Mayor and their associates at the departure ceremony of Professor Thomas Müller-Bahlke
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 3 PM, the city of Halle (Saale) will gather to celebrate the retirement of Professor Dr. Thomas Mueller-Bahlke. The retirement celebration will take place at the Freylinghausen Hall, a historical location within the Franckeschen Stiftungen, Franckeplatz 1, 06110 Halle (Saale).
This significant event marks the end of Professor Mueller-Bahlke's tenure as the director of the Franckeschen Stiftungen, an education and culture campus that he has significantly shaped over the years.
City officials from Halle (Saale) will attend the retirement celebration, with Mayor Egbert Geier, Deputy Mayor Katharina Brederlow, and Deputy Mayor Dr. Judith Marquardt all set to be in attendance. Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt will also be present to honour Professor Mueller-Bahlke's contributions to the city and the institution.
Professor Mueller-Bahlke began his career at the Franckeschen Stiftungen in 1992 as a scientific employee. He rose through the ranks to become the director in 2003, a position he has held for nearly two decades.
The retirement celebration is expected to be a memorable event, honouring a man who has dedicated his life to the education and culture of Halle (Saale). For those interested in attending, we recommend checking the university or academic institution's announcements or event pages for more detailed information.
Politics and general-news outlets might report on the retirement celebration of Professor Mueller-Bahlke, a prominent figure in Halle (Saale)'s education and culture sector, who is stepping down from his director role at the Franckeschen Stiftungen, a position he has held for nearly two decades. The event, expected to be a significant gathering, will see attendance from city officials, including Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt who is expected to honor Professor Mueller-Bahlke's contributions to the city and the institution.
