Prof. Sean Scully has joined the physics and astronomy faculty beginning in fall 2000. Most recently, he comes from the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland where he was a research post-doctoral student. With Prof. Morris on leave, Prof. Scully will be teaching both physics and astronomy and helping at the VU astronomical observatory. You can learn more about Prof. Scully from his www page. We have already found that he fits in well -- good sense of humor, avid physical fitness buff, computer talent, and eager researcher and teacher. We welcome him to VU and trust that his stay here will be enjoyable for him.