Irene with fellow Bennion Center executive directors Marshall, Linda, and Dean
Irene with her husband Craig
Irene with Dean McGovern
Irene with Dick Jacobsen and Grethe Peterson
Irene Fisher, founding executive director of the Bennion Center in 1987
Irene giving a local tv interview
The early days and 80's fashion
Irene with Chase Peterson, Ramona Adams, Grethe Peterson, and Norm Gibbons
Irene recieving a major gift for the intern program
Irene with Lowell and Merle Bennion
Irene with Tony Morgan and Lowell Bennion
Irene volunteering at the food bank
Irene enjoying the view
Irene working inside the Bennion Center, Union room 101
Thank you Irene! Your legacy will live on forever.
On Saturday, February 4th, Irene Fisher, the Bennion Center's founding executive director passed away.
In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging donations to the Bennion Center in her memory.
“Irene Fisher leaves a lasting legacy of impact at the University of Utah. Every aspect of her life exemplified service and commitment to community. We’ll forever be grateful for her long-time leadership of the Bennion Center and for founding University Neighborhood Partners. She was a remarkable person and a foundational voice in what this university has become today.”
– University of Utah President Taylor Randall
