Dr. Brian M. Barnes
Professor of Biological Sciences, and Director of the Institute of Arctic Biology, Emeritus
WHEREAS Dr. Brian M. Barnes served the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ with distinction in teaching, research and public service from 1986 to 2024; and
WHEREAS Dr. Barnes taught several undergraduate and graduate level courses, led graduate seminars and served as a prolific and popular guest lecturer; and he advised seven master’s and six doctoral students and four postdoctoral researchers; and
WHEREAS Dr. Barnes is an internationally recognized leader in hibernation physiology; and his interest in survival during long periods of cold, dark and lack of food led him to study such diverse animals as arctic ground squirrels, bears, frogs and even insects; and he published more than 135 articles in peer-reviewed publications; and
WHEREAS Dr. Barnes led the UAF Institute of Arctic Biology through a remarkable expansion from 2001 to 2021, building programs in physiology and biomedicine, creating two new research centers and growing existing programs; and he served in leading roles in the expansion of IAB’s Toolik Field Station, an important component of UAF’s global leadership in Arctic research;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ expresses its deep appreciation to Dr. Brian M. Barnes for his extensive contributions to the state of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ and to the university; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥, in further recognition of the invaluable services rendered by Dr. Barnes and as evidence of the university’s desire that his identification with the university be maintained, hereby salutes the appointment of Dr. Brian M. Barnes as professor of biological sciences and director of the Institute of Arctic Biology, emeritus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and signed by the chancellor of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ as further evidence of the esteem and respect in which he holds Dr. Brian M. Barnes, and conveyed to Dr. Barnes on this third day of May, 2025.