***ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***

Accommodations

Participants should make their own arrangements directly with the hotel of their choice. Special discounted rates were negotiated with the hotels listed below. Rates quoted do not include hotel tax. Participants must state that they are with the American Mathematical Society (AMS) Meeting at Texas Tech University to receive the discounted rate. The AMS is not responsible for rate changes or for the quality of the accommodations. Hotels have varying cancellation and early checkout penalties; be sure to ask for details.

Staybridge Suites, 2515 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410, 806-765-8900; www.staybridge.com/lubbocktx. Rates are US\$109 for a queen suite and US\$119 for a king suite. Please note that hotel tax is 13%. Please mention "TTU Department of Mathematics, 2014 Sectional Meeting" to get the discounted rate. Amenities include free high-speed Internet and complimentary breakfast. The hotel is located 1.5 miles from campus. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 12:00 p.m. The deadline for reservations is March 11, 2014.

Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham, 4435 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock, TX 79407, 806-792-3600; www.hawthornlubbock.com. Rates are US\$99 for a single, US\$109 for a double, and US\$149 for a suite. Please note that the hotel tax is 13%. Please mention "2014 Sectional Meeting" to get the discounted rate. Amenities include free airport shuttle, complimentary high-speed Internet, free breakfast, campus shuttle service, and a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and stove. The hotel is located 3 miles from campus. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. The deadline for reservations is March 19, 2014.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Lubbock North, 5006 Auburn Street, Lubbock, TX 79416, 806-749-1600; http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ6018&propId=6018. Rates are US\$94 for a single and US\$114 for a suite. Please note the hotel tax is 13%. Please mention "2014 American Mathematics Society Sectional Meeting" to get the discounted rate. Amenities include free airport shuttle, complimentary high-speed Internet, free breakfast, campus shuttle service as well as a heated indoor pool, hot tub and onsite fitness center. The hotel is located 4.3 miles from campus. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 12:00 p.m. The deadline for reservations is March 6, 2014

MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites (Formerly Holiday Inn Lubbock-Towers), 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401, 806-763-1200; http://mcmelegantelubbock.com. Rates are US\$89 single/double. Please note the hotel tax is 13%. Please mention "2014 Sectional Meeting" to get the discounted rate. Amenities include complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, shuttle service to campus, free high-speed Internet, fitness center and indoor pool. This hotel is located 2.3 miles from campus. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 12:00 p.m. The deadline for reservations is March 13, 2014.

Overton Hotel and Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401, 888-776-7001; http://www.overtonhotel.com. Rates are US\$109 for a double room. Please note the hotel tax is 13%. Amenities include shuttle service to and from the airport, free high-speed Internet, full-service Business Center, heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, and Fitness Center. The deadline for reservations is March 21, 2014.

Food Services

On Campus–the Student Union Building is located at 15th Street & Akron Avenue. The Market at Stangel/Murdough is located at 3009 Main Street.

Sam’s Place @ the Student Union is the place to get your favorite south-of-the-border food items, including nachos, burritos, burrito bowls, and quesadillas, as well as many Grab-n-Go options. Closed Saturday, open 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Sunday.

The Market @ Stangel/Murdough hosts numerous options to satisfy the appetites of all, including sandwiches on fresh baked breads, authentic Mexican foods, grilled items, Asian/Wok foods, pizza and Italian foods, made-to-order pasta entrées, and a café that serves specialty coffees. All of these options are open for dine in and carry out. Open Saturday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Off Campus–There is a wide variety of restaurants and fast food. For further options:

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Registration and Meeting Information

Advance Registration

Advance registration for this meeting is now closed. If you have already registered, please pick up your badge and program at the on-site registration desk.

100% refunds will be issued for any advance registrations cancelled by Friday, April 11, 2014. After that date, no refunds will be issued.

Onsite Information and Registration

Registration and the book exhibit will be located in the first floor lobby and adjacent to Room 106 of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics Building.The location of the Special Sessions and Invited Addresses is to be determined. You can find the campus map here: http://www.ttu.edu/map/.

The on-site registration desk will be open on Friday, April 11, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 12, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fees are US\$54 for AMS members, US\$76 for nonmembers; and US\$5 for students, unemployed mathematicians, and emeritus members. Fees are payable on-site via cash, check, or credit card.

• Registering early for the meeting
• Checking the appropriate box on the registration form
• Sending an email request to the AMS Meetings Department at mmsb@ams.org or meet@ams.org.

Other Activities

Book Sales: Stop by the onsite AMS bookstore and review the newest titles from the AMS, enjoy up to 25% off all AMS publications, or take home an AMS t-shirt! Complimentary coffee will be served courtesy of AMS Membership Services.

AMS Editorial Activity: An acquisitions editor from the AMS book program will be present to speak with prospective authors. If you have a book project that you would like to discuss with the AMS, please stop by the book exhibit.

Local Activities: The Texas Tech University Department of Mathematics & Statistics will host a reception for conference attendees featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a live performance by local recording artist Andy Wilkinson. Friday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Jones AT&T Stadium, West Side Stadium Club.

Local Information and Maps

This meeting will take place on the campus of the Texas Tech University. A campus map can be found at http://www.ttu.edu/map/. Information about the the Department of Mathematics and Statistics may be found at http://www.math.ttu.edu/. Please visit the university’s website at http://www.ttu.edu/ for additional information on the campus.

Parking

Visitor Permits–Any vehicle parked on the Tech campus must have a permit. Visitor permits can be obtained at any of the six entry stations to campus. See our visitor parking map for entry station locations: http://www.parking.ttu.edu/docs/mapdocuments/visitor-parking-map.png?sfvrsn=0. Visitor permits are only good for one day.

Park-and-Pay–Some visitor parking on campus is controlled by park-and-pay machines. The charge for these spaces is US\$1.50/hour or US\$9/day. The machines accept bills, coins and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express).

Please pay careful attention to signage. During the weekend, it is free to park in any spot not specifically marked as being 24-hour reserved.

Travel

The Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX. The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is located approximately 8 miles northeast of the University.

Driving to Lubbock

Centrally located between Dallas, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Interstate 27 connects the city of Lubbock with two east-west interstate systems, I-20 and I-40. State highways 82, 84, 87, and 114 also provide easy access to cities throughout the region. The following numbers may also provide more information: Emergency Road Conditions - (806) 745-4411, Texas Department of Transportation - (806) 745-4411, Tourist Information - (800) 452-9292.

From the Airport–Head southwest on North Martin L King Blvd/Martin Luther King Jr Blvd toward East Bluefield Steet. Turn right onto US-82 W/Parkway Drive. Continue to follow US-82 W. Take the exit toward University Avenue and merge onto 4th Street. Turn left onto University Avenue followed by a right onto Broadway Street. The university will be on the left

Car Rental–Hertz is the official car rental company for the meeting. To make a reservation accessing our special meeting rates online at www.hertz.com, click on the box “I have a discount”, and type in our convention number (CV): 04N30004. You can also call Hertz directly at 800-654-2240 (U.S. and Canada) or 405-749-4434 (other countries).

Local Transportation

Transportation service from the airport, located approximately 15 minutes from the conference hotels, is available. Traditional cab fare to/from the airport is approximately US\$25.

Weather

The month of April is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 71°F to 79°F over the course of the month, exceeding 89°F or dropping below 55°F only one day in ten. Daily low temperatures range from 42°F to 52°F, falling below 32°F or exceeding 61°F only one day in ten. Throughout April, the most common forms of precipitation are thunderstorms, light rain, and moderate rain.