UNION COLLEGE MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE Saturday and Sunday Schenectady September 29-30, 2001 New York This is a preliminary announcement for the tenth Union College Mathematics Conference. This year the conference topics are category theory and algebraic topology. In addition to plenary lectures, of interest to the entire Conference audience, there will also be shorter contributed talks in parallel sessions. Anyone interested in giving such a talk should contact one of the organizers. The meeting will begin with an evening reception on Friday, September 28, and end on Sunday afternoon. A more detailed notice will be mailed later this summer. Information will also be available at the Union College Mathematics Department website (www.math.union.edu) in July. We have included information about hotels at the end of this message in case you wish to make reservations early. Union College is centrally located in New York's capital district about 10 miles from the Albany International Airport, easily accessible by train from NYC, and just 3 to 4 hours by car from NYC, Boston, and Montreal. We hope to see you in September! ORGANIZERS Category Theory Susan Niefield niefiels@union.edu Kimmo Rosenthal rosenthk@union.edu Algebraic Topology Brenda Johnson johnsonb@union.edu Kathryn Lesh klesh@member.ams.org ACCOMMODATIONS The following hotels are within easy walking distance of campus and have agreed to set aside rooms for the conference. Although last minute accommodations may be possible, please try to book your room before 9/14/01. To obtain the rates listed below, mention the UNION COLLEGE MATHEMATICS CONFERENCE when you call to make reservation. Holiday Inn 100 Nott Terrace (518) 393-4141 Union College Rate: $78 Amenities: Dining Room, Pool, Fitness Room, Wheelchair Accessible Ramada Inn 450 Nott Street (518) 370-7151 Union College Rate: $73 Amenities: Dining Room, Pool, Fitness Room, Wheelchair Accessible Days Inn 167 Nott Terrace (518) 370-3297 Union College Rate: $64 Amenities: Wheelchair Accessible