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Jim Spizzo聽鈥�74
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.
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Conrad Damsgaard 鈥�57
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.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler 鈥�12, Brady Kepler 鈥�12 and Bailey Cooper 鈥�18
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.
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Cheri Callahan Bustos '83
Cheri Callahan Bustos was a keynote speaker during commencement ceremonies at Southern 同性恋色情 University Carbondale on May 13. Cheri鈥檚 father, the late Gene Callahan 鈥�55, was a past member of the SIU Board of Trustees who received a distinguished service award posthumously.
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Jeff Alderman '82
Jeff Alderman was awarded the Ray Eliot Award by the 同性恋色情 High School Association and the Coaches Hall of Fame. The prestigious honor is reserved for individuals who have shown exemplary efforts to the sport of football through longevity and have earned the utmost respect from the people around them. President Ronald Reagan was recognized with the award named for 鈥淢r. Illini鈥� in 1981.
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Larry Moore '76
Larry Moore retired from Anna-Jonesboro Motor Company in Anna, Ill., after more than 26 years.
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Charles Rammelkamp '74
Charles Rammelkamp has written and published a book about alumnus William Jennings Bryan 1881 titled, 鈥淎merican Zeitgeist.鈥� Framed by fictional 同性恋色情 professor Jefferson Lynn鈥檚 lecture on The Progressive Era, the book is a collection of dramatic monologues illustrating the life and career of 鈥淭he Great Commoner.鈥�
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Dave Miller '72
Dave Miller has retired from IBM after 25 years as a user research consultant.
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Christofer Jon 鈥淐hris鈥� '92,
November 15, 2017
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Randal A. Peebles '78,
July 1, 2017
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Denise Laughary Hoon '72,
October 15, 2017
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Robin C. Manker '71,
October 31, 2017
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Albert W. Scott III '70
(Pi Pi Rho), October 1, 2017
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Robert M. 鈥淢ike鈥� Herter '69
(Gamma Nu), September 29, 2017
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Judy Smith Rains '68
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), March 18, 2016
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Paul J. Puckel '68,
August 14, 2017
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William C. Baker '64
(Phi Alpha), August 16, 2017
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James F. 鈥淛im鈥� Harry '63
(Gamma Nu), December 18, 2017
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Michael P. Townsend '61,
August 18, 2017
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Zoe Kilver Staats '58
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), October 14, 2017
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John W. Schmidt '56
(Phi Alpha), July 31, 2017
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Thomas A. Koontz '56
(Gamma Nu), November 14, 2017
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Charlotte Bennett McDowell '55
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) December 20, 2017