In Memory of Teodor Taranu

I heard the tragic news that one of my students from ULIM has died -- the indomitable Teodor Taranu.

I loved every minute of my Fulbright in Moldova, especially because of my work with the law students at ULIM .  Teodor was smart, outspoken, bold. He always challenged me and questioned me - and made our seminars much more interesting and enjoyable.

 Later he welcomed my USFSP students in Chisinau when Larisa Patlis and I taught the joint study abroad course, connecting my Moldovan and Floridian students.

I am so sad that this bright light has been extinguished. He had so much to contribute to Moldova. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Teodor's page in the Memory Book that my students presented to me

Teodor as an attorney arguing before the US Supreme Court (simulation in my US Constitutional Law course, held at the US Embassy's American Resource Center conference room)

after the US Senate Judiciary Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing simulation (held at ULIM), Teodor was the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee

during our field trip to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova