Accommodations
Participants should make their own arrangements directly with a hotel
of their choice as early as possible. Special rates have been negotiated
with the hotels listed below. Rates quoted do not include sales tax of
10.25%. The AMS is not responsible for rate changes or for the quality
of the accommodations. When making a reservation, participants should
state that they are with the American Mathematical Society (AMS) Meeting
at Western Kentucky University (WKU) group. Cancellation and early
checkout policies vary; be sure to check when you make your reservation.
Best Western Motor Inn, 166 Cumberland Trace Road (I-65 South,
Exit 22 & Hwy 231/Scottsville Rd.), Bowling Green, KY 42012; phone:
270-782-3800 or 800-343-2937, fax: 270-782-2384, \$79/single or double;
free high-speed Internet, indoor pool, coffee in room, Denny's Restaurant
next door; about 5.5 miles to the meeting site. Deadline for reservations
is February 17, 2005. Be sure to check cancellation and early checkout
policies.
Holiday Inn University Plaza, 1021 Wilkinson Trace (I-65, Exit
22 & west on Hwy 231/Scottsville Rd.), Bowling Green, KY 42103; phone:
270-745-0088, fax: 270-842-9585; \$85/single or double, coffee in room,
indoor pool, in-house restaurant and lounge; about 2.4 miles to the meeting
site. Free limited shuttle service to campus provided by the hotel (12-passenger
van). Deadline for reservations is February 15, 2005. Be sure to
check cancellation and early checkout policies.
Drury Inn, 3250 Scottsville Road (I-65, Exit 22 & west on
Hwy 231/Scottsville Rd.), Bowling Green, KY; phone: 270-842-7100 or 800-325-0720,
or fax: 800-620-1761; \$63/single or double, complimentary full hot breakfast,
indoor pool; about 5 miles to the meeting site. Deadline for reservations
is February 17, 2005. Be sure to check cancellation and early checkout
policies.
Baymont Inn, 165 Three Springs Road (I-65, Exit 22 & west
on Hwy 231/Scottsville Rd.), Bowling Green, KY; phone: 270-843-3200; \$49
single or double; free high-speed Internet, complimentary continental
breakfast, coffee in room; about 4.5 miles to the meeting site. Deadline
for reservations is February 15, 2005. Be sure to check cancellation
and early checkout policies.
Food
Service
Information will be available at the meeting.
Local
Information
The math department's webpage is located at http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Ogden/Math/;
the university's homepage is http://www.wku.edu/.
Other
Activities
Book Sales: Examine the newest titles from the AMS! Many of the
AMS books will be available at a special 50% discount available only at
the meeting. 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.
Parking
Parking
will be available in several student parking lots near Mass Media and
Technology Hall, with access from University Boulevard or from Normal
Drive. Signs identifying the designated lots will be posted prominently
on the days of the meetings. There is no fee.
Registration
and Meeting Information
The meeting is on the main campus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling
Green, Kentucky. Sessions and Invited Addresses will take place in Mass
Media and Technology Hall and the Academic Complex.
The registration desk will be in Mass Media and Technology Hall and will
be open Friday, March 18, 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, March
19, 8:00 a.m. noon. Fees are \$40 for AMS or CMS members, \$60 for
nonmembers, and \$5 for students/unemployed/emeritus, payable on site by
cash, check, or credit card.
Social
Event
All participants are invited to a reception on Friday evening from 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The reception will be held in Mass Media and Technology
Hall. The AMS thanks the university for its hospitality.
Travel
and Campus Map
Western Kentucky University is located in downtown Bowling Green and
is approximately 65 miles from Nashville and 120 miles from Louisville.
Maps showing directions to the meeting site and campus parking locations
can be accessed from http://www.wku.edu/math/amsmtng1004_wku.html
.
The closest airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is
serviced by all major airlines.
AMS has partnered with Delta Air Lines as the official airline
for meeting and business travel for 2005. Take advantage of Delta's new
SimpliFares(tm) and enjoy the following benefits:
- No Saturday-night stay required - more flexibility
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- Just eight fares - less guessing and easier planning
Click on the above Delta logo to make immediate reservations on delta.com
and enter SkyBonus account number US738367060 in your passenger
information screen to be recognized as an AMS member. Your
benefits include:
- No service fees
- 1,000 SkyMile bonus points
- Skip the airport lines; check in online
Shuttle service between the Nashville Airport and Bowling Green
can be arranged through Airport Shuttle of Bowling Green (phone: 1-877-479-5483)
for \$70 round-trip for individuals. Ask for the WKU corporate rate.
For prescheduled groups of 6 to 14, the rate is \$40 per person round-trip.
To be considered for a group, please contact
ferhan.atici@wku.edu before February 18, 2005.
Getting to WKU from North and South I-65
Take Exit 22 off Interstate 65. Turn toward Bowling Green onto Highway
231/Scottsville Road. Continue straight for several miles to traffic light
#1, and turn left onto 31W By-Pass. At the second traffic light, turn
right onto University Boulevard. At the next traffic light (one block),
turn right onto Normal Drive. After the first traffic light on Normal
Drive, look for Mass Media and Technology Hall on the left.
Car Rental
Avis is the official car rental company for the sectional meeting
in Bowling Green, Kentucky. All rates include unlimited free mileage.
Special rates for this meeting are effective March 1129, 2005, and
begin at \$25.99/day for a subcompact car at the weekend rate (available
from noon Thursday through Monday at 11:59 p.m.). Should a lower qualifying
rate become available at the time of booking, Avis is pleased to offer
a 5% discount off the lower qualifying rate or the meeting rate, whichever
is lower. Rates do not include any state or local surcharges, tax, optional
coverages, or gas refueling charges. Renters must meet Avis's age, driver,
and credit requirements. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-331-1600
or online at http://www.avis.com.
Avis's Meeting Discount Number is B159266.
Information
for International Participants
International participants should view this important information about
traveling to the United States. http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/Traveling_to_US.html
Weather
Weather conditions in Bowling Green during March are usually cool, with
lows of about 40°F and highs around 55 60°F
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