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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>Dear friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>There has been so much activity surrounding ICIAM 2011 (Vancouver, BC, Canada from July 18 – 22, 2011) that it is difficult to know where to start. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>Most importantly, registration is now <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=48">live</a>! (<a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/goto/registration">www.iciam2011.com/goto/registration</a>) Early bird rates will be available until February 28, 2011 so register soon. We have also negotiated excellent rates suitable for any budget at hotels and hostels in Vancouver. For more information, click <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=30&Itemid=32">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>All contributed minisymposia taking place at the Congress have been confirmed. You can find a list of these <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&Itemid=47">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>I would like to draw your attention to a number of <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33&Itemid=35">travel subsidies</a> available to young US researchers, Canadian mathematical sciences students and participants from developing nations. We encourage you to review these subsidies to investigate your eligibility. In addition, Canada does require visas or permits from individuals from many countries and the turnaround times vary. Please visit <a href="http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp">this page</a> on the Government of Canada website for complete information.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>To compliment your time in Vancouver, we have worked with a local company to create a series of <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=49">excursions</a> for ICIAM delegates between July 16 and 23<sup>rd</sup>. These include trips to Whistler and Victoria, tours of the city and surrounding mountains, kayaking outings, museums and float plan adventures. Do not miss out on these amazing opportunities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><i>Don’t forget that the deadline for abstract submissions for minisymposia and contributed speakers is December 15, 2010!<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><u>Quick ICIAM 2011 links:<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>List of <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=26">invited speakers</a> (including abstracts) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>List of <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=29">thematic minisymposia</a> (including abstracts) from over 20 areas of applied & industrial mathematics<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Information on <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=4">embedded & satellite meetings</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>For the latest ICIAM 2011 deadlines, announcements and reminders, sign up for <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=10">e-lerts</a> or follow ICIAM 2011 on Twitter @ICIAM2011. Don’t forget to visit <a href="http://www.iciam2011.com">www.iciam2011.com</a>. <u><o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>I would like to close by expressing our sadness at the passing of<i> </i>P<em><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>rof. Jerrold Marsden, co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for ICIAM 2011 and a member of the Steering Committee, who lost his battle with cancer on September 21, 2010. Jerry’s influence and imprint will be strongly felt in the structure and scientific content of the Congress and his enthusiasm and knowledge will be deeply missed by his colleagues at ICIAM 2011. </span></em><i> </i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>Arvind Gupta<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>President, ICIAM 2011<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='text-align:justify'>CEO & Scientific Director, MITACS <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>