AMS Banquet: As a fitting culmination to the meetings, the AMS banquet provides an excellent opportunity to socialize with fellow participants in a relaxed atmosphere. The participant who has been a member of the Society for the greatest number of years will be recognized and will receive a special award. The banquet will be held on Wednesday, with a cash bar reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are US$52, including tax and gratuity. Location: Marina Ballroom G, Marriott (headquarters)

Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences (ACMS) Reception and Banquet, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This annual dinner at 6:30 p.m. is preceded by a reception and will be followed by an after-dinner talk by Fernando Gouvea, Colby College. Tickets must be ordered by November 30; see www.acmsonline.org for details. Location: Columbia Room, Marriott (headquarters)

ACMS Worship Service, Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Begin the joint meetings by attending a nondenominational service provided by members of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical Sciences. Location: Columbia Room, Marriott (headquarters)

Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Math Caucus Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this open reception. Meet some new friends or get together with some old friends. Please join us! Location: Laguna Room, Marriott (headquarters)

AWM Reception: There is an open reception on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. after the AMS Gibbs Lecture. This has been a popular, well-attended event in the past. Location: Marina Ballroom Foyer, Marriott (headquarters)

AWM Luncheon to honor Noether Lecturer, Audrey Terras, Monday. Those interested may email awm@awm-math.org. A sign-up sheet for those interested will also be located at the AWM table in the exhibit area and also at the AWM panel discussion and Business Meeting.

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Reunion, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All alumni, family, and spouses are invited. Location: Newport Beach Room, Marriott (headquarters)

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University of Chicago Mathematics Alumni Reception, Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Pacific Room, Marriott (headquarters)

Claremont Colleges Reception, Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All alumni and friends are invited. Location: Cardiff Roomr, Marriott (headquarters)

Reception for Graduate Students and First-Time Participants, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The AMS and the MAA cosponsor this social hour. Graduate students and first-timers are especially encouraged to come and meet some old-timers to pick up a few tips on how to survive the environment of a large meeting. Refreshments will be served. Location: Marina Ballroom D, Marriott (headquarters)

Hawkes Learning Systems Courseware Presentation, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All participants are invited. Location: Torrey Room, Marriott (headquarters)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Mathematics Alumni Reception, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone ever connected with the department is encouraged to get together for conversation and to hear about mathematics at the University of Illinois. Please see www.math.uiuc.edu/jmm-reception.html. Location: Warner Center, Marriott (headquarters)

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University of Iowa Mathematics Department Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Carlsbad Room, Marriott (headquarters)

Knitting Circle, Monday, 8:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Bring a project (knitting/crochet/tatting/beading/etc.) and chat with other mathematical crafters! Location: Warner Center, Marriott (headquarters)

Lehigh University Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All friends and graduates of the Lehigh Math Program are invited to attend. Location: Del Mar Room, Marriott (headquarters)

University of Maryland Mathematics Department Reception, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All alumni and friends are invited. Location: Laguna Room, Marriott (headquarters)

MAA-Project NExT Reception, Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., organized by T. Christine Stevens, St. Louis University, Joseph A. Gallian, University of Minnesota, Duluth, and Aparna W. Higgins, University of Dayton. All Project NExT Fellows, consultants, and other friends of Project NExT are invited. Location: Marina Ballroom G, Marriott (headquarters)

MAA Two-Year College Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., is open to all meeting participants, particularly two-year faculty members. This is a great opportunity to meet old friends and make some new ones. There will be hot and cold refreshments and a cash bar. Sponsored by Addison Wesley. Location: Torrey 3 Room, Marriott (headquarters)

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Mathematical Reviews Reception, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All friends of Mathematical Reviews (MR) are invited to join reviewers and MR editors and staff (past and present) for a reception in honor of all the efforts that go into the creation and publication of the Mathematical Reviews database. Refreshments will be served. Location: Mission Hills Room, Marriott (headquarters)

Mathematical Institutes Open House, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants are warmly invited to attend this open house cosponsored by several North American mathematical institutes. Come find out about the latest activities and programs at each of the Institutes that may be suited to your own research interests. Location: Marina Ballroom F, Marriott (headquarters)

Reception for Mathematicians in Business, Industry, and Government, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., organized by Michael Monticino, University of North Texas. This welcome reception is open to all meeting participants and in particular, those interested in the mathematics of business, industry, and government (BIG). The reception provides a great opportunity to interact with BIG mathematicians and learn more about BIG mathematics, and is sponsored by the BIG SIGMAA. Location: Point Loma Room, Marriott (headquarters)

MER Banquet: The Mathematicians and Education Reform (MER) Forum welcomes all mathematicians who are interested in precollege, undergraduate, and/or graduate educational reform to attend the MER banquet on Monday evening. This is an opportunity to make or renew contacts with other mathematicians who are involved in education projects and to engage in lively conversation about educational issues. The after-dinner discussion is an open forum for participants to voice their impressions, observations, and analyses of the current education scene. There will be a cash bar beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are US$50 each, including tax and gratuity. Location: Santa Rosa Room, Marriott (headquarters)

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University of Michigan Alumni and Friends Get-Together, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Torrance Room, Marriott (headquarters)

NAM Banquet, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The National Association of Mathematicians will host a banquet on Tuesday evening. A cash bar reception will be held at 6:00 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are US$49 each, including tax and gratuity. The speaker will be Earl R. Barnes, Morgan State University. Location: Marina Ballroom D, Marriott (headquarters)

National Math Circle Reception and Meeting, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All current and potential Math Circle (and similar programs) organizers are invited to this first annual NMC reception. Come be a part of creating the NMC mission and program structure and learn more about upcoming Math Circle projects including Circle-in-A-Box. Location: Point Loma Room, Marriott (headquarters)

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New Mexico State University Department of Mathematical Sciences Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. All members and friends are invited. Location: Oceanside Room, Marriott (headquarters)

North Carolina State University Department of Mathematics Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All alumni, family, spouses, and friends are invited to meet old friends and to hear about recent events in the department. Location: Irvine Room, Marriott (headquarters)

NSA Women in Mathematics Society Networking Session, Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this annual session. Check for the location at NSA's booths, #209-211, in the Exhibit Hall, SDCC

University of Oregon Mathematics Department Reception, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All alumni and friends are invited. Further information will be posted at this website when available. Location: Del Mar Room, Marriott (headquarters)

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Student Hospitality Center, Sunday to Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., organized by Richard and Araceli Neal, American Society for the Communication of Mathematics. Location: Hall B1, SDCC

Reception for Undergraduate Students and Math Club Advisors, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Room 6E, SDCC

Wine and Jazz Evening, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Join your colleagues for an informal evening enjoying fine wines and cool jazz at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center Cafe, 200 Harbor Drive (across from the Convention Center). Relax in the casual atmosphere and enjoy a delicious menu of reasonably priced appetizers and entrees, with wines, both locally produced and international, priced by the glass or bottle.

University of Wisconsin Department of Mathematics Reception, Monday, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All alumni and friends are invited to visit with old and new friends. Location: Mission Hills Room, Marriott (headquarters)

Wolfram Mathematica Interactive Publishing Reception, Co-Sponsored by Promethean, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Publishers, authors, and educators are especially encouraged to come find out about the capabilities of Mathematica 6 and related technologies for interactive publishing, as well as other Wolfram and Promethean initiatives. Contact us at partnerships@wolfram.com or stop by Booths #212 & 214 for an invitation.

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