AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH APPLICATIONS TO BIOLOGY

Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 25-29, 1997

Dedicated to the retirement of Lynn Erbe and Herb I. Freedman from University of Alberta

Organizing Committee

• Shigui Ruan (Dalhousie University)
• Gail Wolkowicz (McMaster University)
• Jianghong Wu (York University)

Sponsored by

• The Fields Institute
• Le Centre de Recherches Mathematiques
• Dalhousie University

A. INTRODUCTION

The conference will be dedicated to the retirement of Professor Lynn Erbe and Professor Herb I. Freedman (University of Alberta) who have made significant contributions in both research and education in this field in Canada. In particular, their very successfully organized Butler Memorial Conferences on Differential Equations and Population Dynamics have been among the most influential and most important conferences in this area.

The one-hour plenary speakers include:

Leon Glass (McGill University, Canada)

Karl P. Hadeler (Universitat Tubingen, Germany)

Morris Hirsch (University of California at Berkeley, USA)

Simon Levin (Princeton University, USA)

Michael Mackey (McGill University, Canada)

John Mallet-Paret (Brown University, USA)

Klaus Schmitt (University of Utah, USA)

Lee Segel (Weizmann Institute, Israel)

Hal Smith (Arizona State University, USA)

Pauline van den Driessche (University of Victoria, Canada)

Paul Waltman (Emory University, USA)

Glenn Webb (Vanderbilt University, USA)

B. LOCATION

Halifax The Halifax/Dartmouth Metropolitan Area is the business, cultural and educational centre of the Maritime. It surrounds the second-largest natural harbour in the world, Halifax Harbour. On the go, day and night, the harbourfront bustles with activity. Pubs, shops, museums, parks and universities. Point Pleasant Park, Public Gardens, the Citadel and the Shubenacadie Canal. Galleries, concerts, theatre, fine dining. Halifax is accessible through various means of transportation, including: Train, Bus, Highway, Ferry and Plane (Air Canada, Canadian Airlines International, KLM Royal Dutch, American, Icelandair, and Northwest). There is a shuttlebus service to and from the airport which makes stops at all the major hotels in the Halifax area ($11CND one way). Big business and boutiques, it's big-city life with small-town charm.

Dalhousie Founded in 1818 and located in the heart of Halifax, Dalhousie University is an exciting international learning community, devoted to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge. Dalhousie has long been recognized for its excellence in the humanities, the sciences, the professions and in research, as well as in cultural and related activities. The charm of Dalhousie's architectural style dominates the campus.

C. REGISTRATION

Regular: $180(before May 1); $200(after May 1).

Student: $120(before May 1); $130(after May 1).

Please make the cheques payable to the order of S. Ruan/Conference. Companions pay $50/person for the reception and banquet.

Also, there will be a half-day tour to either the Bluenose II, the country's most beloved sailing vessel (its image graces the Canadian dime) or Peggys Cove, where the solitary light house is Canada's most photographed post office.

D. ACCOMMODATIONS

SHIRREFF HALL Single and twin rooms with shared washroom facilities are available at Shirreff Hall plus three 2- bed suites with separate bath and 4 sets of twin rooms with either private or shared bath. The building boasts a Victorian Lounge and an Edwardian Library for your entertainment as well as a dining room for your convenience. Shirreff Hall offers TV study rooms, vending machines and coin operated laundry facilities.

HOWE HALL Howe Hall is a traditional dorm-style residence. Guests will find lounges, TV rooms, a games room, vending machines, two squash courts, a weight room, two dining rooms, and token operated laundry facilities available for their use. Howe Hall offers single and twin rooms plus two specialty suites, Cameron and Smith, which include a bathroom, living room, and private washrooms.

Regular Rates: (In the following rates tax (15%) is included):

Single Room: $35/night, room, linen, towels, daily maid service, parking, an all-you-can-eat breakfast.

Twin Room: $51/night, room, linen, towels, daily maid service, parking, an all-you-can-eat breakfast.

Student Rates:

Single Room: $21/night, room, linen, towels, weekly maid service.

Twin Room: $35/night, room, linen, towels, weekly maid service.

FENWICK PLACE Fenwick Place is a thirty-three story high-rise residence which offers the privacy and the independence of apartment living. It can accommodate people in two, three, and four bedroom units and has all the conveniences of home. Each unit has a full kitchen, bathroom, furnished living room, dining room and balcony overlooking the city. Fenwick Place is just minutes from Dalhousie campus and downtown. Laundry facilities are available on every floor; dishes, cooking utensils, cleaning supplies and small appliances are available upon request. Rates include room, linen, towels, and taxes. Parking is available in the parkade for $1.00 per day. Single Room: $30/night (Student $21/night) Two Bedroom: $50/night Three Bedroom: $75/night

To make reservation, please write, call, fax, or e-mail to

Conference Services
Student Union Bldg., Rm. 410
Dalhousie University
Halifax, N. S.
Canada B3H 4J2
Tel: 902-494-8840
Fax: 902-494-1219
E-mail: su-stud5@kilcom1.ucis.dal.ca

Lord Nelson Hotel ($60/night + taxes)
1515 South Park Street
P. O. Box 700
Halifax, N. S.
Canada B3J 2T3
Tel: 902-423-6331, 1-800-565-2020 (Canada)
Fax: 902-423-7148

Holiday Inn Select ($80/night + taxes)
1980 Robie Street
Halifax, N. S.
Canada B3H 4G5
Tel: 902-423-1161
Fax: 902-423-9069
E-mail: hiselect@holinnselect.hfx.com

E. PROCEEDINGS

F. TRANSPORTATION

G. SUPPORT

For further information, please contact:

Shigui Ruan 
Dept of Mathematics, Statistics & Computing Science
Dalhousie University 
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3H 3J5 
Tel: 902-494-6635 
Fax: 902-494-5130
E-mail: ruan@cs.dal.ca 

For a tentative conference schedule, please see http://www.cs.dal.ca/~ruan/Halifax97/schedule.html

There will be a pre-conference workshop, for more information please see http://www.cs.dal.ca/math/aawhatnew.html