Radu Luchian(ov):
Thank you, Mark

My AUBG professor and friend Mark passed away on July 18, 2024

Mark was a force of nature. Like monsoons. Easily riled up and quick with his favorite Serbian curses, annoyed maybe, but never angry. Even when upset he had that twinkle in his eyes and laughed at the world.

He helped so many students with his approachable method and friendly, down to earth expositions and discussions, helped us see the world and ourselves as together, find our similarities and dig at our mental seams. Took us on trips through the modern world and peeled away the ancient layers, with stories of what the prehistoric and barely historic might have been.

I went to AUBG to study computer science and journalism and after that 1992 first year in his mesmerizing intro class completely changed course. I was his teaching and research assistant, blessed with his friendship like pretty much everyone around him, student, teacher or staff. We worked on projects in various media, pushing the envelope technology provided at the time. I'm sorry I couldn't do more.

Rest in peace Mark.

Mark busy at one of his favorite hobbies: