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03/29/2007

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Snowbird Resort

Snowbird Resort Snowbird, Utah June 17- July 5, 2007

Derived Categories in Mathematics and Physics
Sunday, June 17 to Thursday, June 21

Interactions of Random Matrix Theory, Integrable Systems and Stochastic Processes
Sunday, June 24 to Thursday, June 28

Symplectic Topology and Measure-Preserving Dynamical Systems
Sunday, July 1 to Thursday, July 5

Important Phone Numbers

• AMS-IMS-SIAM SRC Office: TBA
  (Please use this number only from 6/16 - 7/5)
• Canyon Transportation (Airport shuttle) 800-255-1841 or 801-255-1841 (Fax - 801-255-1868)
  
• The Lodge at Snowbird: 801-933-2229
  

Please note the deadlines on the housing and registration forms (Participant Information Sheets).

AMS-IMS-SIAM SRC Office (Phone: TBA)

The Lodge at Snowbird, Willows Room
Office hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to noon.
All participants should check in at this office for conference-related materials.

Expense Vouchers

Each participant should be prepared to cover all travel and subsistence expenses incurred during the conference, including those who have been offered support. Expense vouchers must be accompanied by copies of all travel receipts; they cannot be processed without them. This is a requirement of the granting agency, not the AMS.

Participants who plan to request reimbursement of airfare to/from the conference should be aware that the National Science Foundation requires travel to be made on a U.S.-flag air carrier, or performed under a U. S.-flag carrier code-sharing agreement. There are very limited exceptions to this rule. See the enclosed document entitled National Science Foundation Travel Regulations Travel/Use of U. S. Flag-Air Carriers.

Mail for participants should be addressed to:

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
c/o Person’s name
The Lodge at Snowbird
PO Box 929000
Snowbird, UT 84092-9000

Messages for participants may be left at the Lodge at Snowbird front desk by calling 801-933-2229.

Social Events

There will be morning and afternoon breaks featuring light refreshments. Registered participants are invited to attend a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening. In addition, an honor bar featuring soft drinks, wine, beer, and snacks will operate each Monday - Wednesday in Room 517 at The Lodge at Snowbird (adjacent to the email room).

Email/Computers

Email access will be provided in the Card Room at The Lodge at Snowbird.

Parking

All participant parking will be free of charge.

Accommodations

Participants will be housed in The Lodge at Snowbird. Hotel-style accommodations include queen beds, small refrigerators, internet access, and private bathrooms. Amenities in the Lodge at Snowbird include outdoor heated year-round pool, saunas, fitness center, laundry facilities, satellite-cable television, restaurant and lounge. Pets are not allowed in residence facilities. A list of participants will be circulated by email to assist those interested in finding a roommate. Please indicate the name of your roommate on the housing form.

Weekly rates for single occupancy rooms are US$948 per person; double occupancy rooms are US$660 per person. Rates include 6 nights lodging, beginning on Saturday night before the first day of the talks on Sunday, and 15 meals beginning with breakfast on Sunday. Restaurants are located throughout Snowbird Summer Resort for those arriving on Saturday. Accommodation for only one or two nights will be provided if requested in advance. Participants staying three nights or more will be charged the full package rate.

Reservations: Complete the Lodging Reservation Form and send it directly to Snowbird with a one night deposit fee paid either by check or by credit card; the balance is due upon arrival. Payment in full can be made by a major credit card or personal check. Changes to your reservations must be made by calling Snowbird directly. People with disabilities should make special requirements clear when submitting the form. See the Lodging Reservation Form for cancellation policies. Reservations can be made by faxing the form: 800-947-8227.

Check-in and Checkout: The check-in desk at the Lodge at Snowbird will be staffed on a 24-hour basis. Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. and is guaranteed by 6:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Meals

Meals included in the conference package will be served in Snowbird Center in a private dining area, beginning with Sunday breakfast and ending with dinner on Thursday. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served on Friday morning. Buffet-style meals will include hot and cold entrees, beverages, etc. Participants with special dietary restrictions should indicate this on the housing form. Dining hours will be available at check in. No credit is given for missed meals, nor will refunds be issued.

Travel

Snowbird is only 25 miles (30 minutes) from downtown Salt Lake City and 29 miles (40 minutes) from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Shuttle service to Snowbird from the airport is provided by Canyon Transportation for US$52.00 (price subject to change) round-trip. Shuttle reservations can be made with your Lodging Reservation Form, or by phone: 800-255-1841.

For more local information please visit the website maintained by Snowbird: http://summer.snowbird.com/pages/home/default.php

Driving Directions: We recommend using the following routes to Snowbird:

From the airport: Take I-80 eastbound to I-215 southbound. Take Exit 6 and turn right, toward the mountains. This road will lead you straight to Ut-210 and up to Snowbird.

From downtown Salt Lake City: Take 500 South St. westbound to I-15 southbound. Exit at the I-80 eastbound and exit onto the I-215 Beltway southbound. Take Exit 6 and turn left at the light. This road will lead you straight to Ut-210 and up to Snowbird.

Special Travel Information for International Participants

Visa regulations are continually changing for travel to the United States. Visa applications may take from three to four months to process and require a personal interview, as well as specific personal information. International participants should view the important information about traveling to the U.S. found at http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/Traveling_to_US.html and http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html. If you discover you do need a visa, the National Academies website (see above) provides these tips for successful visa applications:

* Visa applicants are expected to provide evidence that they are intending to return to their country of residence. Therefore, applicants should provide proof of "binding" or sufficient ties to their home country or permanent residence abroad. This may include documentation of the following:

- family ties in home country or country of legal permanent residence
- property ownership
- bank accounts
- employment contract or statement from employer stating that the position will continue when the employee returns;

* Visa applications are more likely to be successful if done in a visitor's home country than in a third country;
* Applicants should present their entire trip itinerary, including travel to any countries other than the United States, at the time of their visa application;
* Include a letter of invitation from the meeting organizer or the U.S. host, specifying the subject, location and dates of the activity, and how travel and local expenses will be covered;
* If travel plans will depend on early approval of the visa application, specify this at the time of the application;
* Provide proof of professional scientific and/or educational status (students should provide a university transcript).

This list is not to be considered complete. Please visit the web sites above for the most up-to-date information.

Weather

Normal daily temperatures range from 75 to 82 degrees F.

Program/Presentation of Talks

Lectures are scheduled to begin on Sunday morning and (tentatively) will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily through Thursday, unless specifically changed by the Organizing Committee. There may also be lectures scheduled in the evening. A copy of the program will be available at registration.

Major lectures will be held in Snowbird Center, unless otherwise specified in your registration package. The lecture rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with whiteboards, two overhead projectors and screens, and a computer projector.

Material for the preparation of transparencies is not available, and lecturers must bring their own prepared transparencies. If you are planning to bring or rent any computer equipment during the conference, please be advised that neither Snowbird nor the sponsoring Societies are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property belonging to the conference participants or their guests.

For Further Information

• Questions about the scientific program should be directed to the organizer of each conference.
  
• Requests for information about administration of the conferences should be sent to Dr. Ellen J. Maycock, Associate Executive Director, American Mathematical Society, P.O. Box 6887, Providence, RI 02940-6887, email: ejm@ams.org.
  
• For information of a general nature concerning arrangements for the conference, write to SRC Conference Coordinator, American Mathematical Society, P.O. Box 6887, Providence, RI 02940-6887, email: wsd@ams.org, 800-321-4267 or 401-455-4140, fax: 401-455-4004.