A century of graph theory

PLEASE NOTE MONDAY MEETING DAY AND DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING (OUR USUAL ROOM IS NOT AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS), AND RECALL THE NEW PARKING REQUIREMENTS REPEATED BELOW.

Time: Monday, October 5, 2015, from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Devon Room, Connelly Center, 2nd Floor, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

We begin with conversation and a light supper (donation: $10.00). When the discussion lags, about 6:30 to 6:45, Robin Wilson, Open University, United Kingdom, will speak on:

A century of graph theory

This talk covers the period from around 1890, when graph theory was mainly a collection of isolated results, to the 1990s when it had become part of mainstream mathematics. Among many other topics it includes material on the four-colour problem, trees, graph structure, and graph algorithms. No particular knowledge of graph theory is assumed.

Due to ongoing construction on the Saint Augustine parking lots, the usual parking slots for those driving to Villanova will not be available this Fall, and perhaps part of the Spring. Those members who drive to Villanova must park in the Main Lot. I have attached a map of the campus to show where this is (it's the large blue and white striped area marked "Parking"). I have also included a parking pass good for the upcoming meeting. This should be printed out and put on the windshield of your car. There will be a new pass for each meeting.

The Main Lot has two entrances, one on Ithan Avenue and one on Lancaster Avenue. Please allow additional time to walk from the general lot to the Connelly Center.

Public transportation: Take SEPTA's Paoli - Thorndale train to the Villanova station. If outbound from center city go down through the tunnel to the inbound side. From the inbound platform a few steps lead to the Mendel parking lot.