Peggy Beach, director of marketing and support services for Cornell University's Department of Campus Life, has been named director of Campus Information and Visitor Relations in the Division of University Relations.

In that post, she will direct the Information and Referral Center, the campus tour program, visitor information booths, the Cornell home page and other information activities. She will assume the position July 1.

"With more than 10 years of diverse experience in delivering campus services, Peggy is uniquely qualified to direct Cornell's visitor relations activities," said Henrik N. Dullea, vice president for university relations, in announcing the appointment. "She will be a valuable addition to the university relations team."

As director of marketing and support services for Campus Life since 1993, Beach was responsible for marketing student housing, food service, catering, vending, community centers and conference services to the campus community and public. Previously, she was coordinator of sales and marketing and purchasing supervisor for Cornell Dining, which she joined in 1990.

Beach has worked closely with many university departments on a wide range of projects. She has a bachelor of science degree from Ithaca College. Beach is a member of the Association of College and University Housing Officers and served on its marketing workshop program committee for five years.