Groupoidfest 2019

Background

Groupoidfest 2019 will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno, on the weekend of November 9 and 10. This year’s Groupoidfest is special, as it celebrates the 70th birthday of Jean Renault, who initiated the groupoid approach to C*-algebras and has made landmark contributions to the understanding of groupoids in general.

Organizers

The organizers of Groupoidfest 2019 are Valentin Deaconu, Alex Kumjian, Birant Ramazan, and Leonard Huang.

Please contact any of the organizers if you have questions about the conference.

Venue and Campus Map

The conference will be held in Room 103 of the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center (DMSC), which is located near the southeast corner of the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

The UNR campus is bounded on the east by Evans Avenue, on the south by East 9th Street, on the west by North Virginia Street, and on the north by North McCarran Boulevard (Nevada State Route 659).

A map of the campus is available here.

Welcome Reception / Banquet

Welcome Reception

A welcome reception will be hosted by Bruce Blackadar at his house on November 8, Friday, starting at 6:00pm. Only light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please inform any of the organizers if you wish to attend the reception, as car rides will be arranged to transport attendees from the DMSC to Bruce’s house, starting at 5:30pm. After the reception, car rides will be arranged to transport attendees from Bruce’s house to either their place of lodging or, if they wish to get some food, a restaurant.

Banquet

A banquet in celebration of Jean Renault’s 70th birthday will be held on November 9, Saturday, starting at 6:30pm. The venue is Palais de Jade. Please inform Valentin Deaconu if you wish to attend the banquet.

List of Participants

Note: The names of speakers are in bold.

1. Tristan Bice (Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University)
2. Bruce Blackadar (UNR)
3. Christian Bönicke (University of Glasgow)
4. Jonathan Brown (University of Dayton)
5. Nathan Brownlowe (University of Sydney)
6. Valentin Deaconu (UNR)
7. Carla Farsi (University of Colorado Boulder)
8. Elizabeth Gillaspy (University of Montana)
9. Leonard Huang (UNR)
10. Marius Ionescu (United States Naval Academy)
11. Steve Kaliszewski (Arizona State University)
12. Alex Kumjian (UNR)
13. Scott LaLonde (The University of Texas at Tyler)
14. Pan-Shun Lau (UNR)
15. Atish Mitra (Montana Tech)
16. Paul Muhly (University of Iowa)
17. Judith Packer (University of Colorado Boulder)
18. David Pask (University of Wollongong)
19. Ciprian Pop (UNR & International Game Technology)
20. John Quigg (Arizona State University)
21. Birant Ramazan (UNR)
22. Jean Renault (Université d’Orléans)
23. Marc Rieffel (University of California, Berkeley)
24. Jack Spielberg (Arizona State University)
25. Tin-Yau Tam (UNR, Chair of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics)
26. Xiang Tang (Washington University in St. Louis)
27. Belisario Ventura (California State University San Bernadino)
28. Alan Weinstein (University of California, Berkeley)
29. Rufus Willett (University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa)
30. Dana Williams (Dartmouth College)
31. Jianchao Wu (Texas A&M University)

Conference Schedule / Titles and Abstracts of Talks

The conference schedule is available here.

The titles and abstracts of talks are available here.

Each talk will be 45 minutes long, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.

Accommodation

The following is a list of hotels at The Row, along with their addresses, phone numbers, and base room rates (subject to change) for the nights of November 8, 9, and 10:

• Circus Circus Reno (address: 500 North Sierra Street / phone number: (775) 329-0711). Nightly rate for Nov 8: $85 / Nov 9: $95 / Nov 10: $50.
• Eldorado Resort Casino (address: 345 North Virginia Street / phone number: (775) 786-5700). Nightly rate for Nov 8: $105 / Nov 9: $115 / Nov 10: $56.
• Silver Legacy Resort Casino (address: 407 North Virginia Street / phone number: (775) 329-4777). Nightly rate for Nov 8: $105 / Nov 9: $115 / Nov 10: $56.

In addition to the base room rates listed above, there are a discounted $15.00 resort fee, a $3.00 city-tourism charge, and a Washoe County sales tax of 13.5%.

Please call our dedicated Execuline Club One reservations agent, Michele Feemster, to book a room at any of the hotels listed above. Michele can be reached by phone at (888) 889-9338 or by email at mfeemster@silverlegacy.com.

The Whitney Peak Hotel (address: 255 North Virginia Street / phone number: (775) 398-5400) has kindly reserved a limited number of rooms for the conference. When booking a room at the hotel, please mention the promotional code “Groupoidfest 2019” to the reservations agent in order to receive a courtesy room rate.

Alternatively, you may choose to stay with an Airbnb host during your visit.

Transportation to and from Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is conveniently located within the city of Reno itself.

Circus Circus Reno, Eldorado Resort Casino, and Silver Legacy Resort Casino all offer daily continuous airport-shuttle service, from 4:30am to 12:15am. Upon your arrival at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, please proceed to the baggage-claim area and follow the signage directing you to the general airport-shuttle area to board the shuttle to any of these hotels.

Likewise, the Whitney Peak Hotel offers daily continuous airport-shuttle service, from 8:00am to 10:00pm. A shuttle reservation may be made in advance by emailing a request to valet@whitneypeakhotel.com.

Alternatively, you may arrange a cab or Uber ride to your place of lodging.

Parking

On-Campus Parking

If you wish to park your vehicle on campus on a weekday, you may purchase a $3.00 daily permit to park in the Blue and Green Zones on the UNR campus, or a $5.00 daily permit to park in the West Stadium Parking Complex. Daily-permit dispensers are located on the top level of the West Stadium Parking Complex; these machines accept cash and debit/credit cards.

During the weekend, you may park your vehicle in Parking Zone S12 (a three-minute walk from the DMSC) for free.

A campus-parking map is available here.

Off-Campus Parking

Street parking is available at the following locations:

• The stretch of East 9th Street between Evans Avenue and Valley Road.
• The stretch of Evans Avenue that passes over I-80.

Pubs / Restaurants Near the Conference Venue

American Cuisine

• Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (a counter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs and salads in a casual setting).
• Harrah’s Steakhouse (serving seafood and steak entrees alongside starters and salads in an elegant dining room).
• Rick’s Pizza, Beer, & More.

Asian Cuisine

• Golden Flower (serving standard Vietnamese fare, including vegetarian options, in a basic spot that is spacious and open till late).
• Kwok’s Bistro.
• Phố 777 (serving Vietnamese noodle soups, spring rolls, banh mi sandwiches, and more in a basic sit-down space).
• Taiwanese 101 Cuisine (easygoing sit-down eatery specializing in dishes from Taiwan, plus a range of pearl milk teas).
• Thai Corner Café (a restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine and sushi, plus a full bar with a large-screen TV).

European Cuisine

• Bavarian World (this celebration of German cuisine includes a restaurant, bakery, and deli with Bavarian specialties).
• La Strada (a fancy romantic spot at the Eldorado Resort Casino for upmarket takes on traditional Italian fare).

Fusion Cuisine

• Laughing Planet (a health-minded counter-service chain featuring creative globally influenced bowls and burritos).
• The Buffet (a casual hotel buffet with an array of cuisines, from American to Mexican to Chinese, plus brunch).

Pubs

• Archie’s (a collegial 24-hour pub serving American basics and specialty burgers in relaxed surroundings with a deck).
• Lead Dog Brewing - Downtown Taproom.
• Little Waldorf Saloon (Western memorabilia surround this rustic spot, where comfort-food eats include burgers and wings).
• Pigeon Head Brewery.
• The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery (housed in an old railway headquarters, this warm gastropub serves American pub fare and craft beers).

Acknowledgments

The organizers gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the College of Science of UNR.

Last updated: November 10, 2019