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 We students
always have problems with passwords and computers. Most students drop by
Batur Orkun's office at least once during the semester. It may not be
exactly correct to call him the "Password Master," since he's the one
who gives students their passwords.
During his six years at Bilkent University, he's done a lot for both
students and faculty members. He has contributed to many programs such
as BAIS, STARS and SAPS. Also, he's the one who presents “points for
activities” during the orientation program.
Since the
day he first began working at Bilkent, he has had to face unrelated
issues. Many students drop by his office to talk about such problems. He
said that not only students, but also parents come to his office.
For
instance, a few years ago, after grades were submitted, a student came
and asked him if someone--specifically, her parents--could learn her
BAIS password. Two days later, a mother came to ask for her daughter's
grade. First, he told her that it wasn't possible. While suggesting that
she talk to her daughter, he asked without meaning to if she was the
mother of such and such a student. The woman began to be suspicious,
because she hadn't said her daughter's name. But somehow he managed to
make everything ok, without giving away the fact that the student had
come to him.
These are the kinds of things Batur Orkun has to deal with in the course
of his job. He's also a master's student at Ankara University. Since
he's able to work here at the same time as he's studying for an advanced
degree, he's very happy with his situation and hopes to stay at Bilkent
during the coming years.
Gülay Acar (COMD/III)
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