We have received a bit of money from Concordia Univeristy towards the Octoberfest and have decided that we would like to help out graduate students who wish to attend. So any grad student who is planning to attend and would like support should write to Robert Seely (rags@math.mcgill.ca) by Sept 15 at the latest and make a request. We may or may not be able to help with travel expenses, but we should be able to pay for local hotel bills, although everything depends on how many applicants. Participants will have to submit original bills to be reimbursed. Sorry, but it will be impossible to provide money beforehand. As usual, people wishing to talk should let us know ASAP. Since we are trying to arrange a lunch on Saturday, we would also appreciate knowing who is planning to come. Again ASAP. Michael