11th Summer Conference on General Topology and Applications

August 10 - 13, 1995
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, Maine

This conference series explores general topology with an emphasis on the connection between it and other areas of mathematics. This year, topology in computer science (especially domain theory and digital topology), in algebra (via valuation theory) and in topological and Lie group theory will receive particular attention.

INVITED SPEAKERS

SPECIAL SESSIONS

WORKSHOPS

SPEAKERS/TITLES/ABSTRACTS

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

CALL FOR PAPERS:

Titles and abstracts for 25-minute contributed talks are due by June 15. These should not exceed 18 lines of (12-point) text. Send them (preferably in TeX, by e-mail) to:
Bob Flagg
Deparment of Mathematics and Statistics
Universtiy of Southern Maine
Portland, ME 04103
e-mail: top95@usm.maine.edu
Telephone: 207-780-4721
Fax: 207-780-4933
http://flaggpm.math.usm.maine.edu

REGISTRATION AND PROCEEDINGS:

The registration fee is $65 ($30 for graduate students not requiring the proceedings) if received by June 15, and $90 if received later. This fee includes a copy of the proceedings. Please return the completed registration form to Bob Flagg at the address above.

ACCOMMODATION:

A limited amount of accommodation (first come, first served) will be available in university dormitories. Here are some options which include four overnights, August 9-12, and are arranged by sending a completed accomodation form to Bob Flagg at the address above. 
                   No meals  Breakfast   B'fast+lunch (+dinner, 8/10)
Single               $108      $126                   $155
Double (per person)  $ 88      $106                   $140

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Eastland Hotel, Telephone: 207-775-5411, Rate: $85/night. The Eastland Hotel is located in downtown Portland, within walking distance of the Old Port District and is about 12 miles (20 minutes by car) from the USM Gorham campus conference site.

Lobsterbake, Friday, August 11 ..........................$20
Conference Banquet, Saturday, August 12 ...............................$20

If the above arrangements are not suitable, there are several other hotels/motels in the area:

CONFERENCE AND HOUSING CHECK-IN:

Participants staying on campus will be housed in Upton/Hastings Hall, which is a U-shaped building at the center of the campus. Rooms will become available at 1:00pm on August 9 and check-in will be from 1:00pm until 10:00pm. Participants arriving after 10:00pm should contact Police and Safety at 780-5211 to check-in.

Conference check-in will be in the Presidential Dining Rm, Gorham Dining Center from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on August 9 and there will be a Welcome Reception at this time in the Faculty Dining Rm, Gorham Dining Center.

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

The Eastland-Radisson Hotel and several other local hotels provide transportation from the airport for their guests. For participants staying on campus, we can provide transportation from the airport to the Gorham Campus. Please provide flight numbers and arrival times. The pick-up point will be in the baggage claim area and designated with a Top95 placard.
  • Directions to the Gorham Campus: From the Maine Turnpike, use Exit 8. Proceed on to Route 25 and at the intersection of Route 25 and 114 turn right (north) for one block up the hill to College Avenue on the left. The entrance is a short distance up College Avenue.
  • Directions to the Eastland-Radisson Hotel:(Telephone: 207-775-5411)
    • From the North. Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 7, pick up I-295 to exit 6a Forest Ave. So., follow Forest Ave. to the intersection of Forest Ave. and Congress St., turn right on Congress St., one block over to High St., turn right onto High St., Raddisson-Eastland Hotel in the first building on your right.
    • From the South. Maine Turnpike (I-95) to Exit 6a, pick up I-295 to exit 6a Forest Ave. So., follow Forest Ave. to the intersection of Forest Ave. and Congress St., turn right on Congress St., one block over to High St., turn right onto High St., Radisson-Eastland Hotel in the first building on your right.

PARKING:

A parking permit is required for participants arriving by private or rented car. Parking permits will be available at the registration desk.

SMOKING:

USM has been designated by the University Chancellor as a non-smoking environment. Smoking is not permitted within any public buildings on the campus. However, smoking is permitted on the grounds and in campus housing.

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

D. Briggs (U. of Southern Maine, ComputerScience)
R. C. Flagg (U. of Southern Maine, Math./Stat.)
M. Guay (U. of Southern Maine, Math./Stat.)
S. D. Shore (U. of New Hampshire, Math.)

INFORMATION:

        Bob Flagg                      Telephone: 207-780-4721
        Math/Stat                      Fax: 207-780-4933
        U. of Southern Maine           e-mail: top95@usm.maine.edu
        Portland, ME 04103             
        http://macweb.acs.usm.maine.edu/math/top95/top95.html

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS:

Univ. of New Hamphsire, Delft Technical U. (Netherlands), City College of New York (CUNY), Queens College (CUNY), C. W. Post Campus, Long Island U. College of Staten Island (CUNY), NY Academy of Sciences (Mathematics Section), Baruch College (CUNY), Slippery Rock Univ., U. Autonoma Metropolitana (Mexico City), Nipissing Univ. (Canada)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Susan Andima (LIU), Beverly Brechner (Florida), Bob Flagg (USM), Elise Grabner (Slippery Rock), Gary Gruenhage (Auburn), Mel Henriksen (Harvey Mudd), Neil Hindman (Howard U.), Jerry Itzkowitz (Queens, CUNY), Judy Kennedy (Delaware), Yung Kong (Queens, CUNY), Ralph Kopperman (City, CUNY, Chair), Ronnie Levy (George Mason), Jan van Mill (Free U., Amsterdam), Prabudh Misra (Staten Island, CUNY), Larry Narici (St. John's), Andrzej Szymanski (Slippery Rock), Aaron Todd (Baruch, CUNY), Jerry Vaughan (UNC Greensboro), Scott Williams (SUNY Buffalo), Richard Wilson (UAM, Mexico)

ANNOUNCEMENT:

  • Plain TeX version,
  • Postscript version,