Aurora winter 2024
From scientific precision to cultural legacy through art
By Katie Straub
Peg Gerrity ’86 brought her artistic talents back to Alaska 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 äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾
By Sara Wilbur
A champion in the study of hibernation and other cold weather adaptations, Barnes also helped lead a vast expansion of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s biomedical research efforts.
Scholarships a focus for returning basketball coach
By Sam Bishop
Frank Ostanik ’93 is working his connections with communities in Alaska and beyond.
Nanooks showing up for students
By Theresa Bakker
The annual Blue & Gold Celebration raised scholarship funds, while Giving Tuesday supported the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Food Pantry.