Cultural Event
L.M. Clark Lecture
Date of Event: February 24, 2010
Purpose
Dr. Lawrence M. Clark is a former associate provost and retired professor of mathematics education at North Carolina State University.
A native of Danville, Va., Clark joined the faculty at NC State in 1974 and was instrumental as an advocate for issues relating to race and diversity during his 20-year tenure at the university. He created the chancellor’s African-American Community Advisory Council and helped found the African-American Cultural Center. NC State’s annual L.M. Clark Lecture is named in his honor. Clark continues to serve the university as a volunteer mentor, consultant and advisor for several of the student success programs he created.
Clark attended Virginia State College, earning his bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in physics in 1960. He went on to earn his master’s and doctorate in mathematics education from the University of Virginia in 1964 and 1967, respectively. Before coming to NC State, Clark served on the faculty at Virginia State College, Norfolk State College and Florida State University.