University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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BHHI ART FAIR Throngs of people move down the street, adminng the unique craft display by artists. Art Fair transformed areas like State and Liberty Streets, not only dot- ting the edges with white tents full of exhibitors, but filling the actual streets wr thousands Of people. T. AJcinimusuru photo 20 NI IAN

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On Sunday, April 27, 2002, a large crowd of people swarmed toward the Big House. Cel- ebratoryandsDirited, the scene was reminiscent : of the year eadierfootball games. But the stars of theck e vents wor fc erseys, but caps K For many UniveKtudents, the spru Commencement exercises in their academic and profe provided their University. Interim Preskftnt JJ. Joseph White offered his congratulatK nsAnd respit to the class of 2002 within Me cAtext of fire terrorist attacks on Septemh ll, 2001. He explained to the graduating cl Ftha|in their contribution to M k V the University BmmuKy, they Wped students f H m to value ea other more and help the healing proc p White spoke of how touched he was that the University w able to vm g together in the face of such tragedy and haired, specifically in form of c mrrmnity service and leadership. saying, You demon- ility fast fall to respond creatively ctively to a life lesson about hatred :d a pivotal lives, and pride in He praise strated and c id violence, a non-elective course in which never chose to enroll. ..September 11 was a test, more difficult that any blue book. Yet, i passed. The student speaker for the class of 2002 was Marit Dewhust. Honorary degrees were conferred to David A. Glaser, professor of physics and cellular and microbiology, instructor of neurobiology at the graduate school of Uni- versity of California-Berkeley, and recipient of a 1960 Nobel prize in physics; William H. Gray III, president of the United Negro College Fund and former United States congressman; John Rich, television and film director and producer; and Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami and former Secretary of Health and Human Services. Gray also offered his congratu- lations and insight to the graduating class, urging them to live each day boldly with audacity, with diversity and tolerance, with excellence, and yes: drink more beer, party more, and go blue. For the thousands of new alumni sitting before him, those orders would not be too difficult. A member of the class of 2002 listens to Interim President White ' s address. Many students viewed graduation as a time of both reflection and moving forward as they stood in the stadium. T. Akinimusuru photo ...live each day boldly with audacity, with diversity and tolerance, with excellence, and yes: drink more beer, party more, and go blue. MICHIGAN LIFE 1 9

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...Art Fair seemed to breathe life into the city... By Jennie Putvin Summer in Ann Arbor unfolded as a com- pletely different experience than the fall or winter semesters. Some argued that the atmosphere was calmer and quieter, but all that changed during the three days of Art Fair. Although somewhat inhibited by summer construction, the 32nd Ann Arbor Art Fair drew 480 artists and craftsmen from 37 states as well as thousands of visitors. Con- gested streets and detours affected the daily life of residents roads were blocked, making driving downtown impossible. Although July 17-20 was an inconvenience for residents, Art Fair seemed to breathe life into the city, and gave a nice break from the doldrums of summer. Junior bio-medical engineer Christopher Fecteau remarked, The Ann Arbor Art Fair is perhaps the single most amazing event to grace the streets of our city, generating both a vastly diverse group of visitors and a strong sense of community. Those three days in July offered not just an art fair, but an event. Vendors such as Retro Threads and Urban Outfitters displayed merchandise in the streets, and restaurants opened their doors and set up tables and tents on the sidewalk. Eateries from all over the city, such as Anthony ' s Gourmet Pizza, came down to Main Street and set up shop. Bands played in the streets at three different locations throughout the day, and artists provided hands-on demonstrations. Art Fair was truly a phenomenal event, packing the streets with residents and visi- tors alike. Local vendors take advantage of the crowd by having sidewalk sales on Liberty. Art Fair offered not onty an opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork, but also an opportunity to find some fantastic deals at shops all around town. T. Akinimusuru photo Passersby pause to admire jewelry before their stop at the next exhibttor ' s tent. More than 480 artists made it difficult for flstors to see all of the work, even though the Art Fair lasted three days. T. Aldnimusuru photo The Johnstown Cats Mark Stock, Pete Nimecky, Jeremy Welland, Brady DeYoung, Dylan Cfyne, David Greene, and Jeff Balcerski add music to the air at the intersection of Main and Liberty. Many musical talents contributed to the eclectic atmosphere of the fair, playing in three dtfferent locations each day M. Sioclc photo MICHIGAN LIFE 2 1