Staff Profile: Nadim Berbary

Nadim Berbary

Nadim Berbary is an administrative assistant in AUB's Office of Development in College Hall, but when you ask him what he loves to do when he's not working, he says, "Sing!" For years he was known as a lead singer and performer with one of the Rahbani brothers, singing with Fairouz, and with many other popular artists. At present, he is preparing for a recital for Tele Lumiere Television.

So how did he end up at AUB? He says that a serious family situation forced him to drop his plans to get a master's degree and find a job instead. Planning his future carefully, he continued with his studies, participating in seminars and workshops and gaining experience on the way. Eventually, he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and bookkeeping from the London Chamber of Commerce, and in 1964 he joined AUB.

Berbary loves what he does. "It is nice to live along with the new generations each year. You feel up-to-date and more involved," he remarks. "I am proud of our graduate students. You see them achieving their goals, but the most rewarding thing is the response we get from them in our fundraising campaigns." With pride and a glow in his eyes, Berbary says, "The grad students are getting used to donating to those less privileged or those unable to continue."

Berbary expresses irritation with people for not appreciating what a blessing AUB is. "We should be proud we have such an institution in Lebanon. I thank God for this University… think about all its human services and investment, the changes it has brought about, and the benefits it provides to us and our children."