Ken Fischer’s Retirement Party
On June 1, 2017, the anniversary of UMS President Ken Fischer’s first day on the job in 1987, we hosted Ken’s retirement celebration. View a selection of photos from the celebration below.
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- Preparing for the festivities.
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- Lovely UMS ambassadors…
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- …and UMS staff prepare to celebrate Ken.
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- Ambassador Joan Grissing with special treats!
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- Mayor Christopher Taylor declares June 1, 2017 “Ken Fischer Day” in Ann Arbor…
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- …and gives Ken the key to the city!
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- Ken also received citations from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, the Michigan House of Representatives, and Governor Snyder.
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- Stagehands of IATSE local 395 honored Ken with a lifetime membership.
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- John Reed, chair of the search committee that hired Ken, joined the retirement celebrations, too.
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- Applause for Ken!
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- Photographer Peter Smith, who captured many performances during Ken’s tenure, steps in front of the camera as the celebration winds down.
Photos by Jesse Meria.