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Week of 3 December 1999 Vol. III, No. 16 News & Features Boston University Books of 1999 In January, the Bridge will print a list of books published by BU faculty and staff during 1999. If you had a book published, please send its full title and publisher, together with your name, position, and department, to BU Bridge, 10 Lenox St., Brookline, MA 02446; e-mail bfitzger@bu.edu; or fax to 617/353-6488. If you are an alum, please indicate your school and year of graduation. We need this information by December 22. Warren, DeLisi named to new Metcalf professorships Eminent émigré Alumnus Ha Jin wins National Book Award Near East scholars near East Campus ASOR settles into permanent digs Mapmaker, photographer, and explorer of mountains' majesties celebrated at Mugar Library exhibition Annual Faculty reading a literary who's who Controversy and emotion are critical components in producer's new film Holiday Party to feature centerpiece decorating contest New multimedia lab: Chuck Clemente (COM'62) talks with graduate student Erika Dykstra (COM'00) after the dedication of the College of Communication's multimedia lab November 23. Clemente, a pioneering media entrepreneur, donated $150,000 to upgrade the facility and $50,000 for scholarships. Each semester, more than 300 students take courses in the lab, which is now furnished with 22 new flat-screen Apple Macintosh G3 computers. "Today, all business is technology business -- communication is no exception," says COM Dean Brent Baker. "In this lab, students create digital video and Webcasts and build CD-ROMs." Photo by Vernon Doucette