The Campaign to Save Ball Hall

I haven’t mentioned the Division of Finance/Business’s new digs yet (the other permanent occupants of the ground floor). I really like what they’ve got going on at the opposite end of the hall. The director of student accounts and student accounts representatives share a space and each of the two representatives has a window into the hallway, where they service customers. Then, you enter through the door where the business office coordinator greets you and directs you to the offices within, which form a “U” shape around the coordinator’s space. It’s a great set-up, especially considering the business office coordinator used to be in an office with the human resources coordinator and vice president of finance and administration. Down the hall in another office was the budget director. The payroll coordinator was across the hall in an office that connected to the room that housed the director of student accounts and student accounts representatives. In separate offices within that suite (off of the Alumni Lounge) were the controller’s office and the accounts payable office. So, not only is the renovation bringing the various offices together in one building, but it’s making those offices more cohesive.

-Tanya

I’m not going to lie to you folks. The first time I stepped foot in Ball Hall, the only word that came to mind was “eeewww.” A few months later, I’m one of the bloggers for the Campaign to Save Ball Hall. Needless to say, the place has grown on me.

I’m Pete Bekisz, and I’m the college’s Webmaster. I’ve only been here for a few months, but so far, Keuka is the best place I’ve ever worked; and Ball Hall is  the coolest building I’ve worked in.

I’ll be checking in here on occasion to help keep everyone abreast of what’s actually going on down here, particularly if I can think of something to say that I think is whitty or otherwise humorous. Fortunately, scientists have yet to invent a way for you to peg me with rotten fruits & vegetables through the Web. Should that ever happen, you’ll most likely never hear from me again.

If for some reason you’d like to contact me–to bring me various baked goods, for instance–here’s some information that may be of use:

Snail Mail:
Pete Bekisz
Office of Communications
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY 14478

Telephone: 315-279-5484
E-mail: pbekisz@mail.keuka.edu
AIM: KeukaPeteB

Of course, you can also come and see me. For now, my office is in the south wing of the basement of Ball Hall.

Until next time,
–Pete

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Stories provide us with a never-ending narrative of our past. They provide us with a way to look into the lives of others and glimpse into the hearts of our friends. Stories teach us. They inspire us. They motivate us. Stories may very well be our most valued treasure.

On the Ball was created as a place to house the stories of Ball Hall, and everyone’s invited to share. We, your blogmasters, will share stories of the Ball Hall campaign, the rallies, the renovation project, and the people who live and work under the majestic bell tower on the lake; we invite you to share your thoughts and stories by commenting on our entries and by posting to the Ball Hall Memories page.

We hope you’ll check back often. Our stories will be waiting for you.

—Your Ball Hall Blogmasters