Topics in this issue include: The Class of 1989; New Center Aims at Information Explosion (Roy V.H. Pollock); Nina (Thomas Kern); Charles Rickard [Acting Dean tribute]; Cornell At Aquaduct; Dr. Barbara Straw; Room For Improvement; Grants & Awards: Patrick E. Concannon, Robert H. Wasserman, Bud C. Tennant, Drew M. Noden; Dr. Playter To Head Teaching Hospital (Robert F. Playter).