City Archivist Professor Michael Wettengel is stepping down from his post.
Ulm City Archives' Michael Wettengel Retires After 20 Years of Dedicated Service
After over two decades at the helm, Professor Michael Wettengel, the head of the Ulm City Archives, is set to retire on August 31. During his tenure, Wettengel has left an indelible mark on the institution, transforming it into a hub for preserving and communicating Ulm's rich history.
Under Wettengel's leadership, the Ulm City Archives undertook significant projects, including the digitization of important document collections and the transformation into the "House of Local History." The archives also established a digital archive, making Ulm's history more accessible and engaging for citizens and researchers.
One of Wettengel's most notable achievements was the 2024-opened "Einsteins" museum in Ulm, a personal project that commemorates the city's most famous son, Albert Einstein.
Mayor Martin Ansbacher expressed his gratitude for Wettengel's dedication and contribution, praising his commitment to preserving Ulm's history as invaluable. The institution also thanked Wettengel for his long-standing service and wished him health, happiness, and continued success in his historical research during retirement.
Wettengel, in turn, expressed his feelings about his time at the Ulm City Archives, stating it was an immense honor to preserve and make Ulm's history tangible for the people. He also expressed his anticipation for continued joy in his historical research during retirement.
As Wettengel looks forward to new research projects during his retirement, the Ulm City Archives is poised to continue its mission under new leadership, built on the solid foundation laid by Wettengel over the past 20 years.
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"Professor Michael Wettengel's dedication to the Ulm City Archives expanded beyond preserving history, as he also initiated education-and-self-development programs, such as the establishment of a digital archive for public access, aiming to enrich the community and researchers with Ulm's historical knowledge."
"In addition to his work at the Ulm City Archives, Wettengel's personal projects, like the 2024-opened "Einsteins" museum, highlight his commitment to education-and-self-development, providing opportunities for citizens to deepen their understanding of Ulm's most famous son, Albert Einstein."
