From: Robert Clayton (robbie@lungta.naropa.edu)
Date: Tue Jun 27 2000 - 19:01:16 EDT
Hummm, this looks like I've seen it before.<grin> Glad someone saved it.
Robbie
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On Tue, 27 Jun 2000, Doug Warthen wrote:
> Kathy,
>
> Your response was nicely stated. I also feel it is important for this new
> person to be able to tell people what a "bursar" is when asked. We DO NOT
> work on cruise ships! See below.
>
> Doug
>
>
> With all the discussion about the definition of the word "bursar", I
> decided
> to do some research myself. Kathy, I also consulted Webster on the matter,
> and found that bursar is derived from the Medieval Latin word "bursarius"
> or
> "bursa" which means purse. Therefore, a bursar is a keeper of the purse.
> For those of you who read the Bible, you will recall that Judas Iscariot
> was
> the keeper of the purse for Jesus and his apostles.
>
> So Judas was a bursar! No wonder we have such a bad reputation!
>
> It was such a great response, that I have kept it all these years. Now you
> know what to say when someone asks what a Bursar is!
>
> Robbie
>
> >
> > When asked "what is a Bursar?" , I like to say he or she is a loving,
> > caring, intelligent individual that is here to serve the student
> > population. A person that is here to help you with your financial
> concerns
> > so that your college experience is a positive one. On the other hand, if
> > your fees AREN'T PAID, I can be your worst nightmare!
> >
> > Doug
>
>
> First and foremost: If you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be in
> the
> business.
>
> Second: **WE** are always right, and Financial Aid is, well, you
> know...(Just kidding, FinAid, honest!)
>
> More later, Michelle -
>
> Kathy
>
> Kathleen E. Haines
> Manager, Student Accounting
> University of Maryland Baltimore
> 737 W. Lombard Street, 3rd floor
> Baltimore, MD 21201
> 410-706-2929
> khaines@admin1.umaryland.edu <mailto:khaines@admin1.umaryland.edu>
>
>
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