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Mathematics Awareness Week Proclamation
April 11-17, 2004

Whereas, the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics has designated April 2004 as Mathematics Awareness Month, with the theme "The Mathematics of Networks", to recognize that mathematics is being used to study the interconnections of complex networks arising in a variety of disciplines, including genetics, physics, epidemiology, and economics; and

Whereas, progress in mathematical understanding has been a key ingredient of progress in science, commerce and the arts throughout history; and

Whereas, mathematics is increasingly important to the progress of our economy and society, being indispensable in such diverse fields as medicine, computer sciences, space exploration, the skilled trades, business, defense, and government; and

Whereas, mathematical literacy is essential for citizens to function effectively in society; and

Whereas, mathematical reasoning, analysis, and problem solving are increasingly crucial skills for our youth to learn as they prepare to lead productive and responsible lives; and

Whereas, enrollment in mathematical programs has been declining at all levels of the American education system;

Therefore, I, Allen C. Meadors, Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, do hereby proclaim April 11-17, 2004 Mathematics Awareness Week, to be observed by all this University in recognition of the importance of mathematics and mathematics education. I have therefore subscribed my name hereunto, on this the First day of April in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Four.

Allen C. Meadors
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Allen C. Meadors, Ph.D., FACHE

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