Contents for Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 1999

• University researchers and others in higher education are sounding an alarm in the wake of changes proposed to federal guidelines on research. The changes to Circular A-110 may force disclosure of once-confidential data.

• The Staff Advisory Committee seeks new members to serve two-year terms and has "a substantial list of new ideas" for its sophomore year.

• The proposed merger of Lifespan and Care New England is good news for the School of Medicine, say the dean of the medical school and President Gee.

• In the wake of armed robberies reported to Police and Security earlier this month, members of the Brown community who are concerned about ways to stay safe may want to sign up for the electronic Campus Watch program.

• A new antibiotic may have the potential to treat a range of drug-resistant, infectious bacteria, Brown researchers say.

• With the words of President Clinton's State of the Union remarks about education still fresh in their minds, education leaders will gather at Brown Feb. 8 to discuss policies on testing student achievement and holding schools accountable for results.

• A sampler of works from the Women Writers Project

• OFF HOURS: Dean Marjorie Thompson makes cells that sell.

• The Bell Gallery is featuring works by Masami Teraoka.

• The Water Cooler: If you could spend New Year's Eve 1999 any way you wanted, what would you do?

• Susan Smulyan, associate professor of American civilization, helps weave a Web site called "Whole Cloth" to help teachers and students explore the pivotal role of technology in America.

• Brown students Thaddeus Heur and Meena Seshamani have been named recipients of Marshall Scholarships.

• LAST WORD: Take my memories, please," writes Phil Brown, professor of sociology.