ТHE "PETAR MANDIC" ENDOWMENT Following the footsteps of Tesla's ancestors for the benefit of future generations News News In line with its official motto – KNOWLEDGE, RIGHTEOUSNESS, SELFLESSNESS - The "Petar Mandic" Endowment achieves its goals by working with young generations. Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. Announcement of a parenting forum on Zlatar Announcement of a parenting forum on Zlatar A forum on the challenges of modern parenting, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation, will be held on October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the "Jovan Tomić" Cultural Center in Nova Varoš. A forum on the challenges of modern parenting, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation, will be held on October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the "Jovan Tomić" Cultural Center in Nova Varoš. Participation in the Nova Varoš Secondary School Day celebration Participation in the Nova Varoš Secondary School Day celebration This year’s ceremonial event marking the anniversary of the Nova Varoš Secondary School took place on September 27, with the entire occasion framed within the context of the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth. This year’s ceremonial event marking the anniversary of the Nova Varoš Secondary School took place on September 27, with the entire occasion framed within the context of the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth. Participation in a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Participation in a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a discussion panel titled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed?" was held in the Small Hall of Matica Srpska on September 24, 2026. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a discussion panel titled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed?" was held in the Small Hall of Matica Srpska on September 24, 2026. Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. Annual work report Annual work report April 26, 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Petar Mandić Foundation. Traditionally, the Foundation publishes a report on its activities for the previous year at the end of April. April 26, 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Petar Mandić Foundation. Traditionally, the Foundation publishes a report on its activities for the previous year at the end of April. Award-winning works and author biographies Award-winning works and author biographies In accordance with the previous tradition, we are publishing the best works, as judged by the jury, written within the fourth competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelić" award, on the topic "My grandfather told me stories". In accordance with the previous tradition, we are publishing the best works, as judged by the jury, written within the fourth competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelić" award, on the topic "My grandfather told me stories". Museum Museum The main operational goal of the Endowment is the construction of an ethno-museum complex built for the glory of God, and in honour of Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors from the Tesla, Mandic, Kalinic and Budisavljevic families. The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. The purchase of plot number 1891 The purchase of plot number 1891 From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. Tesla Tesla One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. Parenthood Parenthood Organising lectures and seminars within a parenting school, advocating for the introduction of Parenthood as a school subject, supporting families with many children, as well as providing scholarships to gifted students whose families are in difficult situation, are the ways in which the "Petar Mandic" Endowment affirms parenthood. Dr. Vlajko Panovic about family as the foundation of society Dr. Vlajko Panovic about family as the foundation of society The final lecture at the Parenthood Seminar, organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment in August 2023 in Nova Varos, was dedicated to the topic "Healthy Family: The Foundation of Every Society". The final lecture at the Parenthood Seminar, organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment in August 2023 in Nova Varos, was dedicated to the topic "Healthy Family: The Foundation of Every Society". Dr. Vlajko Panovic about marital conflicts Dr. Vlajko Panovic about marital conflicts Within the framework of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on August 13, 2023, the fifth lecture on parenting was held as part of a parenting seminar. The speaker for the occasion was clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic. The event took place at the Nova Varos City Library "Jovan Tomic". Within the framework of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on August 13, 2023, the fifth lecture on parenting was held as part of a parenting seminar. The speaker for the occasion was clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic. The event took place at the Nova Varos City Library "Jovan Tomic". Dr. Vlajko Panovic about adolescence period Dr. Vlajko Panovic about adolescence period The fourth lecture within the framework of the parenting seminar organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment was held on August 12, 2023, in the hall of the High School in Nova Varos. The fourth lecture within the framework of the parenting seminar organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment was held on August 12, 2023, in the hall of the High School in Nova Varos. Dr. Vlajko Panovic about the primary school period Dr. Vlajko Panovic about the primary school period In the morning hours of August 12, 2023, in the hallway of the Secondary School in Nova Varos, the third in a series of lectures by Dr. Vlajko Panovic was held on topic "Parental Attitudes Towards Children of Primary School Age: Common Questions and Answers". In the morning hours of August 12, 2023, in the hallway of the Secondary School in Nova Varos, the third in a series of lectures by Dr. Vlajko Panovic was held on topic "Parental Attitudes Towards Children of Primary School Age: Common Questions and Answers". Dr. Vlajko Panovic about first years of a child Dr. Vlajko Panovic about first years of a child In the afternoon hours of August 11th, 2023, within the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered his second lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. In the afternoon hours of August 11th, 2023, within the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered his second lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. Dr. Vlajko Panovic about prenatal period and breastfeeding Dr. Vlajko Panovic about prenatal period and breastfeeding On August 11th, 2023, in the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered the first lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. On August 11th, 2023, in the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered the first lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. Scholarships Scholarships Granting scholarships to students of technical and other sciences is an important activity of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. This type of scholarship is an indirect symbol of the memory of the noble work of the priest Petar Mandic, Nikola Tesla's uncle, who provided a scholarship to his gifted nephew at the time when he lost his father. Scholarship Allocation Decision for 2023/24 Scholarship Allocation Decision for 2023/24 Based on the conclusions of the meeting of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on October 5, 2023, the Managing Board of the Endowment made a decision to award scholarships to two students from the territory of the municipality of Nova Varos for the 2023/24 school year. Based on the conclusions of the meeting of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on October 5, 2023, the Managing Board of the Endowment made a decision to award scholarships to two students from the territory of the municipality of Nova Varos for the 2023/24 school year. The official award ceremony The official award ceremony On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. The first scholarship awarded The first scholarship awarded Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Dialogue Dialogue In honour of the priest Petar (later Metropolitan Nikolaj) Mandic, who encouraged his nephew Nikola Tesla to become interested in science at an early age by introducing him to Descartes' mathematical method and writings that would later be the basis of his inventive approach, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment works on the promotion of quality dialogue between religion and science. Prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic, lecture on AI Prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic, lecture on AI On October 11th, 2023, the fourth lecture on artificial intelligence was held in the Ceremonial Hall of Matica Srpska, whose speakers were prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic. On October 11th, 2023, the fourth lecture on artificial intelligence was held in the Ceremonial Hall of Matica Srpska, whose speakers were prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic. Prof. Dr. Vladan Devedzic and journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic, dialogue on AI Prof. Dr. Vladan Devedzic and journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, September 6th, at Matica Srpska, a lecture on artificial intelligence took place. The speakers for this event were Professor Dr. Vladan Devedzic and science journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic. On Wednesday, September 6th, at Matica Srpska, a lecture on artificial intelligence took place. The speakers for this event were Professor Dr. Vladan Devedzic and science journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic. Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic. On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic. Values Values The value system of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment is taken from the words of Nikola Tesla addressed in a letter to his nephew Nikola Trbojevic, in which he stated that it is difficult to find a man who is adorned with three qualities - knowledge, righteousness and selflessness. Knowledge Knowledge The "Petar Mandic" Endowment does not stand for the mere acquisition of knowledge in the encyclopaedic manner of thinking, in the way it is present in most educational institutions today, from primary school to university, but for knowledge that is inseparable from virtue. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment does not stand for the mere acquisition of knowledge in the encyclopaedic manner of thinking, in the way it is present in most educational institutions today, from primary school to university, but for knowledge that is inseparable from virtue. Righteousness Righteousness Righteousness, i.e., the love of justice, is the second point of the value system of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. In a world where the values of truth and justice have become rare, and in a society where the gap between law and justice is increasingly created, the affirmation of the said values are more than necessary. Righteousness, i.e., the love of justice, is the second point of the value system of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. In a world where the values of truth and justice have become rare, and in a society where the gap between law and justice is increasingly created, the affirmation of the said values are more than necessary. Selflessness Selflessness We live in an era that is burdened by the logic of profit and the dominance of savage capitalism that knows only primitive interests. Such dynamics are leading this world to serious disturbances, among which wars and the global ecological crisis are the most visible. Emphasis on selflessness and altruism is a valuable alternative to the currently ruling matrix. We live in an era that is burdened by the logic of profit and the dominance of savage capitalism that knows only primitive interests. Such dynamics are leading this world to serious disturbances, among which wars and the global ecological crisis are the most visible. Emphasis on selflessness and altruism is a valuable alternative to the currently ruling matrix.
Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center Parenting forum held at the Nova Varoš Cultural Center As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children. As previously announced, a forum on parenting was held on October 2, 2026, at the Cultural Center in Nova Varoš, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation. In their introductory lecture and subsequent dialogue with the audience, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panović, psychiatrist Biljana Pirgić, and priest Oliver Subotić addressed numerous topics of interest to young parents that are beneficial for raising children.
Announcement of a parenting forum on Zlatar Announcement of a parenting forum on Zlatar A forum on the challenges of modern parenting, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation, will be held on October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the "Jovan Tomić" Cultural Center in Nova Varoš. A forum on the challenges of modern parenting, jointly organized by "Serbia for Youth" and the "Petar Mandić" Foundation, will be held on October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the "Jovan Tomić" Cultural Center in Nova Varoš.
Participation in the Nova Varoš Secondary School Day celebration Participation in the Nova Varoš Secondary School Day celebration This year’s ceremonial event marking the anniversary of the Nova Varoš Secondary School took place on September 27, with the entire occasion framed within the context of the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth. This year’s ceremonial event marking the anniversary of the Nova Varoš Secondary School took place on September 27, with the entire occasion framed within the context of the 170th anniversary of Nikola Tesla’s birth.
Participation in a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Participation in a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a discussion panel titled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed?" was held in the Small Hall of Matica Srpska on September 24, 2026. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a discussion panel titled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed?" was held in the Small Hall of Matica Srpska on September 24, 2026.
Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Announcement of a panel discussion on AI at Matica Srpska Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska. Organized by the Serbian Academic Initiative for the Safe Application of Artificial Intelligence (SAVI), a panel discussion entitled "Has the Digital Rubicon Been Crossed? Challenges of AI Application in Modern Society" will be held on September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the small Hall of Matica Srpska.
Annual work report Annual work report April 26, 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Petar Mandić Foundation. Traditionally, the Foundation publishes a report on its activities for the previous year at the end of April. April 26, 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Petar Mandić Foundation. Traditionally, the Foundation publishes a report on its activities for the previous year at the end of April.
Award-winning works and author biographies Award-winning works and author biographies In accordance with the previous tradition, we are publishing the best works, as judged by the jury, written within the fourth competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelić" award, on the topic "My grandfather told me stories". In accordance with the previous tradition, we are publishing the best works, as judged by the jury, written within the fourth competition for the "Professor Borivoje Jelić" award, on the topic "My grandfather told me stories".
The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum The alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors. On Tuesday, 6th June 2023. a chosen team of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, together with the architect Dusan Kovacevic, discussed the alpha version of the architectural plan and project of the ethno-museum dedicated to Nikola Tesla's priestly ancestors.
The purchase of plot number 1891 The purchase of plot number 1891 From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession. From the sale proceeds of the book, Tesla: Duhovni lik (Tesla: The Spiritual Character), the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on 28th October 2022 bought a Land Registry plot number 1891 in Radoinja. It borders plot 1890, already in the Emdowment’s possession.
Tesla Tesla One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher. One of the two central exhibits of the ethno-museum complex that the "Petar Mandic" Endowment plans to build will be dedicated to the Tesla family, to which Protopresbyter Milutin belonged - an Orthodox priest who was a clergyman, polyhistor, polyglot, a defender of his people and an excellent preacher.
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about family as the foundation of society Dr. Vlajko Panovic about family as the foundation of society The final lecture at the Parenthood Seminar, organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment in August 2023 in Nova Varos, was dedicated to the topic "Healthy Family: The Foundation of Every Society". The final lecture at the Parenthood Seminar, organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment in August 2023 in Nova Varos, was dedicated to the topic "Healthy Family: The Foundation of Every Society".
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about marital conflicts Dr. Vlajko Panovic about marital conflicts Within the framework of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on August 13, 2023, the fifth lecture on parenting was held as part of a parenting seminar. The speaker for the occasion was clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic. The event took place at the Nova Varos City Library "Jovan Tomic". Within the framework of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, on August 13, 2023, the fifth lecture on parenting was held as part of a parenting seminar. The speaker for the occasion was clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic. The event took place at the Nova Varos City Library "Jovan Tomic".
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about adolescence period Dr. Vlajko Panovic about adolescence period The fourth lecture within the framework of the parenting seminar organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment was held on August 12, 2023, in the hall of the High School in Nova Varos. The fourth lecture within the framework of the parenting seminar organized by the "Petar Mandic" Endowment was held on August 12, 2023, in the hall of the High School in Nova Varos.
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about the primary school period Dr. Vlajko Panovic about the primary school period In the morning hours of August 12, 2023, in the hallway of the Secondary School in Nova Varos, the third in a series of lectures by Dr. Vlajko Panovic was held on topic "Parental Attitudes Towards Children of Primary School Age: Common Questions and Answers". In the morning hours of August 12, 2023, in the hallway of the Secondary School in Nova Varos, the third in a series of lectures by Dr. Vlajko Panovic was held on topic "Parental Attitudes Towards Children of Primary School Age: Common Questions and Answers".
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about first years of a child Dr. Vlajko Panovic about first years of a child In the afternoon hours of August 11th, 2023, within the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered his second lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. In the afternoon hours of August 11th, 2023, within the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered his second lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar.
Dr. Vlajko Panovic about prenatal period and breastfeeding Dr. Vlajko Panovic about prenatal period and breastfeeding On August 11th, 2023, in the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered the first lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar. On August 11th, 2023, in the premises of the Preschool Institution "Pasa and Natasa" in Nova Varos, clinical psychologist Vlajko Panovic delivered the first lecture on parenthood as part of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment's parenting seminar.
Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos Cooperation with the High School in Nova Varos On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos. On 16th March 2023, the "Petar Mandic" Endowment signed a cooperation agreement with the High School in Nova Varos.
Scholarship Allocation Decision for 2023/24 Scholarship Allocation Decision for 2023/24 Based on the conclusions of the meeting of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on October 5, 2023, the Managing Board of the Endowment made a decision to award scholarships to two students from the territory of the municipality of Nova Varos for the 2023/24 school year. Based on the conclusions of the meeting of the Managing Board of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, held on October 5, 2023, the Managing Board of the Endowment made a decision to award scholarships to two students from the territory of the municipality of Nova Varos for the 2023/24 school year.
The official award ceremony The official award ceremony On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school. On Sunday, 23rd April 2023 at the High School Nova Varos, at noontime, an official award ceremony "Professor Borivoje Jelic" was held on the occasion of the literary contest on the subject "Honour your father and your mother", which took place at the said school.
The first scholarship awarded The first scholarship awarded Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment. Ana Popovic, a student of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (University of Belgrade), is the first scholarship holder of the "Peter Mandic" Endowment.
Prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic, lecture on AI Prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic, lecture on AI On October 11th, 2023, the fourth lecture on artificial intelligence was held in the Ceremonial Hall of Matica Srpska, whose speakers were prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic. On October 11th, 2023, the fourth lecture on artificial intelligence was held in the Ceremonial Hall of Matica Srpska, whose speakers were prof. Dr. Vlado Delic and Dr. Dragan Novkovic.
Prof. Dr. Vladan Devedzic and journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic, dialogue on AI Prof. Dr. Vladan Devedzic and journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, September 6th, at Matica Srpska, a lecture on artificial intelligence took place. The speakers for this event were Professor Dr. Vladan Devedzic and science journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic. On Wednesday, September 6th, at Matica Srpska, a lecture on artificial intelligence took place. The speakers for this event were Professor Dr. Vladan Devedzic and science journalist Stanko Stojiljkovic.
Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic, dialogue on AI On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic. On Wednesday, July 5th 2023, the second lecture on artificial intelligence took place at the Matica Srpska. The lecturers were Dr. Ivan Tanasijevic and Presbyter Dragan Popovic.
Knowledge Knowledge The "Petar Mandic" Endowment does not stand for the mere acquisition of knowledge in the encyclopaedic manner of thinking, in the way it is present in most educational institutions today, from primary school to university, but for knowledge that is inseparable from virtue. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment does not stand for the mere acquisition of knowledge in the encyclopaedic manner of thinking, in the way it is present in most educational institutions today, from primary school to university, but for knowledge that is inseparable from virtue.
Righteousness Righteousness Righteousness, i.e., the love of justice, is the second point of the value system of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. In a world where the values of truth and justice have become rare, and in a society where the gap between law and justice is increasingly created, the affirmation of the said values are more than necessary. Righteousness, i.e., the love of justice, is the second point of the value system of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. In a world where the values of truth and justice have become rare, and in a society where the gap between law and justice is increasingly created, the affirmation of the said values are more than necessary.
Selflessness Selflessness We live in an era that is burdened by the logic of profit and the dominance of savage capitalism that knows only primitive interests. Such dynamics are leading this world to serious disturbances, among which wars and the global ecological crisis are the most visible. Emphasis on selflessness and altruism is a valuable alternative to the currently ruling matrix. We live in an era that is burdened by the logic of profit and the dominance of savage capitalism that knows only primitive interests. Such dynamics are leading this world to serious disturbances, among which wars and the global ecological crisis are the most visible. Emphasis on selflessness and altruism is a valuable alternative to the currently ruling matrix.