israel@cs.toronto.edu (Israel Nelken) (06/01/90)
F I R S T A N N O U N C E M E N T
of the
Eighth Parallel Circus
Location: Toronto, Canada
Dates: October 26-27, 1990
Continuing the tradition that began at Yale in 1986, the Department of
Computer Science at the University of Toronto will be hosting the Eighth
Parallel Circus in Toronto on Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, 1990.
The Parallel Circus is an informal conference which emphasizes parallel
algorithms for scientific computing.
This is the first time the Circus will be held outside of the USA, and we
hope to have many attendees from Canada, the USA and other countries.
The circus is unique in that it has one and only one focus, scientific
computing on parallel machines. Another feature is that there has been
lots of informal discussion and a very healthy mix of industrial and
academic participants.
GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME.
*** Toronto ***
Metropolitan Toronto, is home to 3000000 people. Canada's largest city
lies on the north shore of lake Ontario, in what's known as Canada's
"Banana Belt", because it's our "deep south". In terms of latitude,
Toronto lies just north of Boston and just about on the same line as the
French Riviera. It is a pole of attraction for commercial, industrial,
scientific, cultural, sports and entertainment activities. Next to San
Francisco, Toronto's Chinatown is north America's largest and that's only
for starters. In some city neighborhoods, the streetscape signs would
make you swear you'd dropped into Athens, Lisbon, Rome or Tel-Aviv. One
of the best transportation systems in the world makes it easy to explore
this fascinating collection of neighborhoods.
*** The University ***
The University of Toronto was first granted its charter in 1827. It takes
pride in many famous alumni: Mackenzie King, Canada's Prime Minister for
22 years; Prime Minister Lester Pearson; Senator Keith Davey; Stephen
Lewis, Canada's former Ambassador to the UN and the list goes on and on.
The University with 52000 students and a faculty of 6200, is larger
than Yale, Harvard, Oxford or Cambridge.
*** Air Transportation ***
We have arranged special conference air fares with Air Canada. To get
the special rate, call them toll free (800) 361-7585 from either Canada
or the USA. Mention the code number 90-972 and they will give you:
1) The best available fare.
or
2) a. 15 % off economy fares for flights within Canada.
b. 25 % off coach for flights from the USA.
c. 35 % off coach for USA flights if available.
For (2a) and (2c) there is a requirement of 7 days advance booking. A
minimal stay of 2 nights but less than 15 days is required.
*** Accommodations ***
We have made arrangements for a block of discount rooms at the Delta-
Chelsea Inn, Toronto. It is just a short walk from the University Campus.
The price is $86 CAD per night for a single or $96 CAD double
room. To get the discount rate you should use the code letters "GIMAL"
and please reserve your room by Sept. 26th., 1990.
Delta-Chelsea Inn, Toronto
73 Gerrard St. West
Phone numbers: (800) 268-9070
(416) 595-1975
Toronto also has several less expensive but comfortable Bed & Breakfast
outfits. Their prices are $45-55 CAD for a single and $65-75 CAD for
a double. Call Susan Oppenheim at (416) 598-4562 and she'll be glad to
book you a room. Mention that you need a place close by to the University
of Toronto campus.
Note: All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Currently $1 CAD
is about $0.85 US.
*** Registration ***
To register, please complete the form below and e-mail it to Izzy
Nelken at the address below. A list of the participants will be
distributed at the conference.
*** Chinese Banquet ***
Continuing the tradition, we will have a Chinese Banquet on Friday
evening. Please indicate if you would like to come. We estimate the
price to be about $25 CAD.
*** Presentations ***
Presentations will be about 30 minutes long -- 25 minutes plus
5 minutes for questions and discussion. Their actual lengths
will depend on the number of participants.
The circus will begin on Friday morning. Although there is no
prescribed program, we will end by early Saturday afternoon.
Participants who give a talk and leave are generally regarded
as anti-social so you should plan to attend all of the talks.
*** Visas to Canada ***
Visas to Canada may be required for non-US citizens. Please check with a
Canadian Consulate.
Organizers: Gene Golub, Izzy Nelken, Ken Jackson and Christina Christara.
For further information please contact:
Izzy Nelken
Department of Computer Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada M5S 1A4
Phone: (416) 978-5899
Fax: (416) 978-4765
e-mail: israel@cs.toronto.edu
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Registration form for the Eighth Parallel Circus.
Please complete and e-mail to: israel@cs.toronto.edu
Name: _______________________________________
Affiliation: ________________________________
Mailing address: ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Phone: ___________
e-mail address: _________________________
I would like to give a talk: YES or NO
If YES, please give the
title or general area of your talk: __________________________
I would like to go to the Chinese Banquet: YES or NO
Additional information/comments: ___________________________________
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S E C O N D A N N O U N C E M E N T
of the
Eighth Parallel Circus
Location: Toronto, Canada
Dates: October 26-27, 1990
Continuing the tradition that began at Yale in 1986, the Department of
Computer Science at the University of Toronto will be hosting the Eighth
Parallel Circus in Toronto on Friday and Saturday, October 26-27, 1990.
The Parallel Circus is an informal conference which emphasizes parallel
algorithms for scientific computing.
This is the first time the Circus will be held outside of the USA, and we
hope to have many attendees from Canada, the USA and other countries.
The circus is unique in that it has one and only one focus, scientific
computing on parallel machines. Another feature is that there has been
lots of informal discussion and a very healthy mix of industrial and
academic participants.
GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME.
This event is supported by the ITRC (Information Technology Research
Center of Ontario) and the University of Toronto.
*** Toronto ***
Metropolitan Toronto, is home to 3000000 people. Canada's largest city
lies on the north shore of lake Ontario, in what's known as Canada's
"Banana Belt", because it's our "deep south". In terms of latitude,
Toronto lies just north of Boston and just about on the same line as the
French Riviera. It is a pole of attraction for commercial, industrial,
scientific, cultural, sports and entertainment activities. Next to San
Francisco, Toronto's Chinatown is north America's largest and that's only
for starters. In some city neighborhoods, the streetscape signs would
make you swear you'd dropped into Athens, Lisbon, Rome or Tel-Aviv. One
of the best transportation systems in the world makes it easy to explore
this fascinating collection of neighborhoods.
*** The University ***
The University of Toronto was first granted its charter in 1827. It takes
pride in many famous alumni: Mackenzie King, Canada's Prime Minister for
22 years; Prime Minister Lester Pearson; Senator Keith Davey; Stephen
Lewis, Canada's former Ambassador to the UN and the list goes on and on.
The University with 52000 students and a faculty of 6200, is larger
than Yale, Harvard, Oxford or Cambridge.
*** Air Transportation ***
We have arranged special conference air fares with Air Canada. To get
the special rate, call them toll free (800) 361-7585 from either Canada
or the USA. Mention the code number 90-972 and they will give you:
1) The best available fare.
or
2) a. 15 % off economy fares for flights within Canada.
b. 25 % off coach for flights from the USA.
c. 35 % off coach for USA flights if available.
For (2a) and (2c) there is a requirement of 7 days advance booking. A
minimal stay of 2 nights but less than 15 days is required.
*** Accommodations ***
We have made arrangements for a block of discount rooms at the Delta-
Chelsea Inn, Toronto. It is just a short walk from the University Campus.
The price is $71 CAD per night for a single or $86 CAD double
room. To get the discount rate you should use the conference
code "GIMAL" and please reserve your room by Sept. 26th., 1990.
====> Note that these prices are slightly lower than those which
were advertised before. If you have already made your reservation,
you may wish to give them a second call.
Delta-Chelsea Inn, Toronto
73 Gerrard St. West
Phone numbers: (800) 268-9070
(416) 595-1975
Toronto also has several less expensive but comfortable Bed & Breakfast
outfits. Their prices are $45-55 CAD for a single and $65-75 CAD for
a double. Call Susan Oppenheim at (416) 598-4562 and she'll be glad to
book you a room. Mention that you need a place close by to the University
of Toronto campus.
Note: All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Currently $1 CAD
is about $0.85 US.
*** Registration ***
To register, please complete the form below and e-mail it to Izzy
Nelken ASAP at the address below. A list of the participants will
be distributed at the conference.
*** Chinese Banquet ***
Continuing the tradition, we will have a Chinese Banquet on Friday
evening at the Golden Country Restaurant. Please indicate if you
would like to come. We estimate the price to be about $25 CAD.
*** Presentations ***
Presentations will be about 30 minutes long -- 25 minutes plus
5 minutes for questions and discussion. Their actual lengths
will depend on the number of participants.
The circus will begin on Friday morning. Although there is no
prescribed program, we will end by early Saturday afternoon.
Participants who give a talk and leave are generally regarded
as anti-social so you should plan to attend all of the talks.
*** Visas to Canada ***
Visas to Canada may be required for non-US citizens. Please check with a
Canadian Consulate.
Organizers: Gene Golub, Izzy Nelken, Ken Jackson and Christina Christara.
For further information please contact:
Izzy Nelken
Department of Computer Science
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada M5S 1A4
Phone: (416) 978-5899
Fax: (416) 978-4765
e-mail: israel@cs.toronto.edu
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Registration form for the Eighth Parallel Circus.
Please complete and e-mail to: israel@cs.toronto.edu
Name: _______________________________________
Affiliation: ________________________________
Mailing address: ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Phone: ___________
e-mail address: _________________________
I would like to give a talk: YES or NO
If YES, please give the
title or general area of your talk: __________________________
I would like to go to the Chinese Banquet: YES or NO
Additional guests / spouse: ?
Additional information/comments: ___________________________________
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