was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo 鈥淚nfinity: The Way Out.鈥 Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim鈥檚 photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard 鈥53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award 鈥渇or his devotion to 同性恋色情 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥 The Damsgaards鈥 philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 同性恋色情 Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand 鈥81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
founded the KASE Project. It is a central 同性恋色情 non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
Rev. Walter B. Martin '51,
April 12, 2017
Robert R. Lusk聽 '50
(Phi Alpha), October 18, 2016
Virginia Stine Coultas '50
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), July 26, 2017
William L. DeFrates '49
(Phi Alpha), October 7, 2017
Virginia Stewart Beerup '49,
September 17, 2017
Richard R. 鈥淒ick鈥 Hunter '47,
July 7, 2017
Corliss Cobb Kerr '45
(Gamma Delta) July 25, 2017
Henry C. Bruck '45,
December 2006
Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 Turpin '44,
December 26, 2012
Gene F. Smedley '44
(Sigma Pi), August 9, 2017
Robbins D. 鈥淏ob鈥 Allen '43
(Gamma Nu), September 22, 2017
Dr. Jim Kerbaugh,
February 9, 2018
Judith S. Faye,
December 25, 2017
Tony and Jessica Lucca '10,
a son, Vincenzo Michael, October 7, 2016
Marc and Mallory Nall Kessler '10,
a son, Vincent Ezekiel, November 27, 2017. He joins big brother, Will, 4.
Cameron and Shilo Sullivan McCreery '09,
a daughter, Emerson Rose, November 27, 2017.
Paul and Leah Reuschel Hamilton,
a son, Felix Powell, October 24, 2017.
Benjamin and Clarissa Edge Richardson 鈥09,
a daughter, Josephine Marie, November 15, 2017. She joins big sister Hazelynn, 2.
Joseph and Laura Weber Rheinecker '07,
a son, Jordan Freddy, July 5, 2017. He joins big brother Jackson, 2.
Jacob and Elizabeth Postlewait Warford '05,
a daughter, Ruby Louise, May 4, 2017. She joins big brother Henry, 3.
