Aurora winter 2024
From scientific precision to cultural legacy through art
By Katie Straub
Peg Gerrity ’86 brought her artistic talents back to ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ after a long absence.
A professor, two students and a shared love for aurora research
By Rod Boyce
Peter Delamere and Don Hampton are building on earlier work by Hans Nielsen, extending decades-long investigations of the northern lights.
Brian Barnes burrows into retirement after nearly 40 years at UAF
By Sara Wilbur
A champion in the study of hibernation and other cold weather adaptations, Barnes also helped lead a vast expansion of UAF’s biomedical research efforts.
Scholarships a focus for returning basketball coach
By Sam Bishop
Frank Ostanik ’93 is working his connections with communities in ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and beyond.
Nanooks showing up for students
By Theresa Bakker
The annual Blue & Gold Celebration raised scholarship funds, while Giving Tuesday supported the UAF Food Pantry.