The conference will be held at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City , Utah , in the Western United States. For map of the University click here . The flagship institution in the state of Utah, the University of Utah strives to create an academic environment where the highest standards of scholarship and professional practice are observed and where responsibilities to students are conscientiously met. About Salt Lake City Salt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north, rising above the 2000 meter above the city, the Oquirrh Mountains rising 1100 meters above the western edge of the valley and the Great Salt Lake to the northwest. The mountains and lake provide for numerous opportunities for exploring, hiking, climbing, birding and for simply relaxing.
Salt Lake offers a large variety of live music, dance and theatre companies.
Salt Lake has many restaraunts, ranging from elegant to casual, and has a variety of ethnic foods. You can find a drink too and clubs with popular music and nightlife . Salt Lake is home of the Mormon Church. Salt Lake City will host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Some venues for the games are operational year round and welcome visitors.