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. Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Public Statement of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment Public Statement of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment The "Petar Mandic" Endowment issues a public statement on the occasion of the fashion event called "Serbian Fashion Day", authored by Vesna Jugovic, held in Paris in mid-November this year, where fashion creations inspired by the character and work of Nikola Tesla were presented. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment issues a public statement on the occasion of the fashion event called "Serbian Fashion Day", authored by Vesna Jugovic, held in Paris in mid-November this year, where fashion creations inspired by the character and work of Nikola Tesla were presented. Fifth Lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held Fifth Lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held The fifth lecture on artificial intelligence, whose speakers were Dr. Ivana Krtolica and Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Petrovic, was held on November 16, 2023, in the triple organization of Matica Srpska, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. The fifth lecture on artificial intelligence, whose speakers were Dr. Ivana Krtolica and Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Petrovic, was held on November 16, 2023, in the triple organization of Matica Srpska, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. 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 Fifth Lecture on Parenting The Fifth Lecture on Parenting 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". The fourth lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held The fourth lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held 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. The Fourth Lecture on Parenting The Fourth Lecture on Parenting 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. 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. 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. Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Organising lectures and seminars within a parenting school, advocating for the introduction of Parenting as a school subject, supporting families with many children, as well as providing scholarships to gifted students whose family is in a difficult situation, are the ways in which the Endowment encourages parenthood. Organising lectures and seminars within a parenting school, advocating for the introduction of Parenting as a school subject, supporting families with many children, as well as providing scholarships to gifted students whose family is in a difficult situation, are the ways in which the Endowment encourages parenthood. Initiatives Initiatives The "Petar Mandic" Endowment considers the implementation of initiatives related to the topic of parenthood as one of its main goals. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment considers the implementation of initiatives related to the topic of parenthood as one of its main goals. 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. 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. Awarded entries and authors' biographies Awarded entries and authors' biographies According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. 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. The third lecture on artificial intelligence was held The third lecture on artificial intelligence was held 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. Second Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Successfully Held Second Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Successfully Held 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. The first lecture on artificial intelligence was held The first lecture on artificial intelligence was held On Wednesday, 31st May, the first in a series of planned lectures on artificial intelligence was held by Dr. Branislav Kisacanin and Dr. Oliver Subotic at the Matica Srpska. On Wednesday, 31st May, the first in a series of planned lectures on artificial intelligence was held by Dr. Branislav Kisacanin and Dr. Oliver Subotic at the Matica Srpska. 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.
Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Two Additional Author's Honoraria for the Endowment Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder. Author's honorarium for the books Digital Rubicon and Digital Challenge by Presbyter Dr. Oliver Subotic has been directed towards the "Petar Mandic" Endowment, of which he is the founder.
Public Statement of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment Public Statement of the "Petar Mandic" Endowment The "Petar Mandic" Endowment issues a public statement on the occasion of the fashion event called "Serbian Fashion Day", authored by Vesna Jugovic, held in Paris in mid-November this year, where fashion creations inspired by the character and work of Nikola Tesla were presented. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment issues a public statement on the occasion of the fashion event called "Serbian Fashion Day", authored by Vesna Jugovic, held in Paris in mid-November this year, where fashion creations inspired by the character and work of Nikola Tesla were presented.
Fifth Lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held Fifth Lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held The fifth lecture on artificial intelligence, whose speakers were Dr. Ivana Krtolica and Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Petrovic, was held on November 16, 2023, in the triple organization of Matica Srpska, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the "Petar Mandic" Endowment. The fifth lecture on artificial intelligence, whose speakers were Dr. Ivana Krtolica and Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Petrovic, was held on November 16, 2023, in the triple organization of Matica Srpska, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the "Petar Mandic" Endowment.
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 Fifth Lecture on Parenting The Fifth Lecture on Parenting 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".
The fourth lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held The fourth lecture on Artificial Intelligence was held 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.
The Fourth Lecture on Parenting The Fourth Lecture on Parenting 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.
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.
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.
Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Organising lectures and seminars within a parenting school, advocating for the introduction of Parenting as a school subject, supporting families with many children, as well as providing scholarships to gifted students whose family is in a difficult situation, are the ways in which the Endowment encourages parenthood. Organising lectures and seminars within a parenting school, advocating for the introduction of Parenting as a school subject, supporting families with many children, as well as providing scholarships to gifted students whose family is in a difficult situation, are the ways in which the Endowment encourages parenthood.
Initiatives Initiatives The "Petar Mandic" Endowment considers the implementation of initiatives related to the topic of parenthood as one of its main goals. The "Petar Mandic" Endowment considers the implementation of initiatives related to the topic of parenthood as one of its main goals.
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.
Awarded entries and authors' biographies Awarded entries and authors' biographies According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors. According to the accepted methodology of the contest for the "Professor Borivoje Jelic" award, after a prior selection and a deciphering of the awarded and acclaimed entries, we hereby publish the said entries in full, along with the short biographies of the authors.
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.
The third lecture on artificial intelligence was held The third lecture on artificial intelligence was held 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.
Second Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Successfully Held Second Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Successfully Held 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.
The first lecture on artificial intelligence was held The first lecture on artificial intelligence was held On Wednesday, 31st May, the first in a series of planned lectures on artificial intelligence was held by Dr. Branislav Kisacanin and Dr. Oliver Subotic at the Matica Srpska. On Wednesday, 31st May, the first in a series of planned lectures on artificial intelligence was held by Dr. Branislav Kisacanin and Dr. Oliver Subotic at the Matica Srpska.
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.