Concordia University Vice-President, Services, Roger Côté, announced today that Katie Sheahan, Director of Recreation and Athletics, will retire effective May 31, 2013 after 10 years in the post.
Under Sheahan’s guidance, her department has seen significant growth in its programs and services for students, including the introduction of new sports and fitness facilities on both the Loyola and Sir George Williams campuses. These feature two artificial outdoor playing fields, Le Gym, the Stinger Dome, space in the new PERFORM Centre and soon, a renovated Ed Meagher Arena.
"We would like to thank Katie for her significant contribution to Concordia’s Department of Recreation and Athletics and for her years of dedication," says Côté. "Her enthusiasm, energy and vision are a few of the admirable qualities that describe her. She will be missed by students and colleagues alike. We wish her well as she starts this new chapter in her life."
Sheahan also made a noteworthy contribution to the university’s student services directorate when she concurrently held the position of interim director of Counselling and Development in 2009.
The Concordia University Alumni Association awarded Sheahan the Humberto Santos Award of Merit in 2008 for her many achievements. Her passion, however, has always been the success of the Recreation and Athletics program. Sheahan will be remembered for her commitment to Concordia’s sports teams as well as for her mantra - Go Stingers!
Under Sheahan’s leadership, Concordia’s program thrived and the university hopes to build on the tremendous progress she made in developing the recreational facilities at Concordia.
