Looking for large, wild beasts?

Hello from Alaska!
We slid in on a glacier last night and parked in the University of Alaska dorms. Quite pleasant and unlike my own experience in the tiny, tiny rooms at the U of O ages ago... We even have a coffee pot!
The conference is still in its infancy, so there isn't much for me to report on that front...
I spent the morning talking with colleagues, enjoying this beautiful city, and planning an outside dinner with friends. And, as if being here wasn't enough of a treat, we've been graced with sunshine and warm temperatures. The mountains hug the edge of the city, you can smell the sea air from downtown, and I am actively hunting a moose sighting.
Stay tuned, the opening reception is this afternoon and rumor has it a "dorm based" moose can be spotted around 10PM.
Tiah