AMS Sectional Meeting Registration/Housing/ Etc.
2002 AMS Fall Western Section Meeting
Salt Lake City, UT, October 26-27, 2002
University of Utah
Meeting #981
Associate secretary:
Participants should make their own arrangements directly with the hotel
of their choice and state that they will be attending the American Mathematical
Society meeting. The AMS is not responsible for rate changes or for the
quality of the accommodations. Deadline for reservations is September
25, 2002. Chase Suites, 765 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, 801-532-5511
or 800-966-3346; \$69 single or double. Hilton, 255 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT; 801/328-2000
or 800-HILTONS toll-free; \$109 single or double University Guest House, 110 South Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake
City; 801-587-1000; \$69 Single or double There are a number of restaurants adjacent to the campus. A list of restaurants
will be available at the registration desk. Local Information
Please visit the Web site maintained by the Department of Mathematics
at www.math.utah.edu, the University
of Utah Web site www.utah.edu, or Salt
Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau site at www.visitsaltlake.com. AMS Book Sale: Examine the newest titles from AMS! Most books will be
available at a special 50% discount offered only at meetings. Complimentary
coffee will be served, courtesy of AMS Membership Services. This will
be located in the Mathematics Faculty Lounge, Room 228. Parking is not enforced on weekends and participants can park in any
of the posted lots free of charge. (See map) The registration desk will be located in the John Widtsoe Building, Mathematics
Department, Room 233, and will be open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday,
and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Talks will take place in the following
buildings: Leroy Cowles (LCB), John Widtsoe Building (JWB), and the James
Fletcher Building (JFB). By Air: The Salt Lake City International Airport is served by
most major airlines and is located ten minutes from downtown Salt Lake
City. Taxi fare is approximately \$13. Driving from the Salt Lake International Airport: Take I-80 East
approximately 1.5 miles to the North Temple exit. Follow North Temple
approximately 3 miles to State Street (one block beyond the Mormon Temple).
Turn right on State Street and go south three blocks to 200 South. Turn
left proceeding east on 200 South for approximately 2 miles until you
reach University Street (1400 East). Driving from I-15 North Bound: Take the eastbound 600 South exit.
At State Street turn left proceeding 4 blocks north until you reach 200
South. Turn right proceeding east on 200 South for approximately 2 miles
until you reach University Street (1400 East). Driving from I-15 South Bound: Take the eastbound 600 South exit.
At 300 West turn right proceeding approximately 1.5 miles south until
you reach 200 South. Turn left proceeding east on 200 South for approximately
2 miles until you reach University Street (1400 East). Once you get to University Street you will be facing "President's
Circle". This is a one-way street that you enter on the south. Drive
¾ of the way around the circle to the Mathematics Complex. Temperatures vary from 70 F to 50 F in October. Fall is the favorite
season of many who visit and live in Utah. Vibrant colors splash across
the mountains and canyons as the cooler temperatures turn the leaves all
shades of gold, purple, red, green, and brown. For up to date forecasts
visit http://209.164.43.249/weather.html.
Michel L. Lapidus, AMS lapidus@math.ucr.edu
Accommodations
Registration fees: (payable on-site only) \$40/AMS members; \$60/nonmembers;
\$5/emeritus members, students, or unemployed mathematicians. Fees are
payable by cash, check, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express.
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