Contents for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 1997

• Brown is named to the John Templeton Foundation's 1997-98 Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges

• Katharine A. Phillips, assistant professor of psychiatry, is a leader in the recognition and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder. Her book on the topic, "The Broken Mirror," has led to letters and phone calls from around the world from people seeking help

• Crews coax MacMillan Hall toward its June completion

• Peter D. Kramer, clinical professor of psychiatry, examines relationships in his new book, "Should You Leave?"

• LAST WORD: Associate Professor Lynn Davidman finds that the sociological lens works both ways

• Ann W. Caldwell, Brown's vice president for development, has been named interim president of the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston

• Test of Mars laser altimeter hints at a data feast to come

• Rep. George E. Brown Jr. of California discusses transformation of engineering

• St. Martin's Press will transfer thousands of books and author files to the University's archives

• University Fire Marshal Walter Loiselle is leaving Brown a safer place