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27 August 1999 Vol. III, No. 4 News & Features Making a splash for Class of 2003 Science team probing the brain connection A new addition to the world of new editions Editorial Institute to offer instruction by the book University raises record-breaking $73.4 million in FY'99 Feature Photos: A more pleasant plaza Case Studies: A Boy's Willa Feature Photos: Prize for the eyes New look on campus? Actually, those are Boston Fire Department personnel wearing decontamination suits during a mock hazardous materials spill and cleanup at the Photonics Center August 18. The U.S. Department of Commerce asked the BFD to show 18 Ukrainian businessmen its emergency response procedures. Since the BFD and BU both have representatives on the Local Emergency Planning Committee, the fire department asked the University to participate in the demonstration. Photo by Vernon Doucette