SERMON 2013

Registration

The registration fee is being paid for by the NSA for all participants. If you plan to attend, please e-mail Jenny Fuselier (jfuselie[AT]highpoint[DOT]edu) by April 7 so we know approximately how many participants to expect. Please send the following information:

Name and affiliation
Email address, and web-site (if available)
Whether you plan to give a 20 minute contributed talk (with title and abstract by April 7)

Participant Support

We anticipate being able to fund up to $200 for travel and accommodations for student participants. We will divide what remains in the budget equally among participants without grant support, up to $200 per participant. We strongly encourage participants to keep expenses down by carpooling and sharing accommodations.

Those who wish to request support need to fill out this expense form and return to Matt Boylan during SERMON or by mail at the address given on the form.

Conference location

The conference talks will occur in Norton Hall, room 101 (this is building 9 on the campus map). There is a large parking lot immediately behind this building, and no parking pass is required. However, when you enter campus, you will need to tell the security officer you are here for the SERMON math conference. The most convenient campus entrance to use is Montlieu Ave. at University Dr./5th St. (on the upper left of the campus map). Please click here for more visitor information from HPU.

Schedule

The schedule will be posted sometime after April 7. We plan to have a full day of talks on Saturday and a half or full day of talks on Sunday (depending on participation).

Travel

High Point University is located in High Point, NC. The closest major airport is the Piedmont Triad International Airport (code GSO, about 25 minutes away). Airports in Charlotte (CLT) and Raleigh (RDU) are larger, but each are about 1.5 hours away.

Lodging

The date has passed for the block of rooms we had reserved at the Courtyard Marriott High Point , which is 1.7 miles from campus. However, if rooms are still available, they will honor our group rate. Call (336) 882-3600 and mention "SERMON math conference." The rooms are blocked off until March 22.
The group rate is $119 per night for a room with two queen beds, which includes wireless internet and specific breakfast selections (either a hot breakfast sandwich or two continental breakfast items, plus beverage, for up to 2 adults).
Some participants have expressed interest in sharing rooms. Please email jfuselie AT highpoint DOT edu if you are interested in this.
Other nearby hotels:
- High Point Plaza , 1 mile from campus. (336) 889-8888
- J.H. Adams Inn, a historic hotel located 1.1 miles from campus. (336) 882-3267
- Crestwood Suites, about 2.7 miles from campus, and the most economical option. (336) 886-5665.
Important Note! HPU is hosting an admissions open house for high school students on Saturday, the 13th. We strongly recommend that you secure your hotel room soon, especially if you elect not to stay at the Courtyard Marriott.

Dining and Snacks

The High Point University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science will be providing light refeshments and coffee throughout the weekend.
Please click here for a list of nearby restaurants.