Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaskan Borough Mayors

Join Bryce Ward, former Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor, for an insightful discussion on leadership at the borough level in Alaska. Ward will share his personal and professional journey to becoming a borough mayor, reflect on the unique aspects of leadership in Alaska, and discuss his leadership style. He will address the challenges he faced while in office and offer practical advice for those interested in pursuing leadership roles in local government within the Arctic and Alaska. This event is free and open to the public.
 

Event: Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaskan Borough Mayors
Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Time: 5:30-7pm AKST
Location: UAF Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom
Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82196466138
Learn more about this event on our website: https://www.uaf.edu/cla/news/2025/borough-mayors.php

The Arctic Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by UAF’s and UA Southeast’s Political Science departments and the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies program.

About Bryce Ward
Bryce J. Ward, born and raised in Alaska's interior, has been a lifelong resident of the Fairbanks-North Pole area. He was elected as the 12th Mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) in 2018, serving a three-year term as the Chief Administrative Officer of the borough. Prior to his tenure as borough mayor, Ward served as the Mayor of the City of North Pole, Alaska. His leadership and contributions to the community were recognized in 2021 when he was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40" young professionals by the Alaska Journal of Commerce.

What is the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series
The Arctic Leadership Lecture Series offers a unique blend of academic rigor and public engagement. Offered as PS F493/693 Arctic Leadership: Theory and Praxis in the 21st Century, this course invites students and community members alike to explore critical aspects of leadership in the Arctic.
 

The course is available for undergraduate and graduate students, with both in-person and online options. Undergraduate students can also choose an Honors section, offered for both online and in-person delivery. Community members may attend the lectures for free or enroll as non-degree-seeking students to participate fully in the course.

Lectures are held in the Schaible Auditorium every Thursday from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM AKST (open to the public). Classroom discussions continue from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AKST (students only).

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.uaf.edu/polisci/arctic-leadership.php

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