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Ken Babcock, Director, Athletics and Recreation, Durham College, will retire in June after 36 years of service.

Ken has been an integral part of the campus community and has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students, coaches, and staff members. Under his leadership, Â鶹´«Ã½ University’s Athletics department and services launched in 2003, and he was instrumental in establishing the university’s first varsity sports teams, including tennis, rowing and hockey.

Â鶹´«Ã½ is grateful for Ken’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in building powerhouse varsity programs, creating inclusive recreational sports and constructing world-class facilities. Ken led the application process for Â鶹´«Ã½ to become a member of Ontario University Athletics (OUA). Without OUA membership, the university’s sports teams would not be competing against other varsity teams as they do today. Ken’s philosophy and student-centric approach to varsity and recreation established a solid athletics foundation at Â鶹´«Ã½, allowing the university to continue to build and grow its varsity sports programs over the years.

The university wishes Ken all the best in his well-deserved retirement.

A celebration event for Ken is happening Monday, May 8 at 2 p.m. at 2200 North in the Campus Ice Centre.

If anyone would like to contribute to a gift or share their well wishes, they are invited to contact Angela Werner or Brianna Christopher.