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SUMMARY:Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaskan Borough Mayors
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n \n\nEvent: Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaskan Borough Mayors\n\nDate: Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2025\n\nTime: 5:30-7pm AKST\n\nLocation: UAF Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom\n\nZoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82196466138\n\nLearn more about this event on our website: https://www.uaf.edu/cla/news/2025/borough-mayors.php\n\n \n\nThe Arctic Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by UAF's and UA Southeast's Political Science departments and the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies program.\n\n\n\nAbout Bryce Ward\n\nBryce 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.\n\n\n\nWhat is the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series\n\nThe 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.\n\n \n\nThe 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.\n\nLectures 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).\n\n\n\nLearn more by visiting our website: https://www.uaf.edu/polisci/arctic-leadership.php\n\nSupport Tomorrow's Arctic Leaders \n\nEmpower the next generation of Arctic leaders by supporting UAF's Political Science and Arctic & Northern Studies programs. Your contribution helps fund engaging events like the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series\, where students and community members gain valuable insights from leaders like Bryce Ward. Donations directly enhance academic opportunities\, public outreach\, and resources for students pursuing leadership roles in Alaska and beyond.\n\nDonate to the UAF Department of Political Science:\n\nhttps://engage.alaska.edu/uaf/ Select "Other" from the drop-down menu and specify the Political Science Department\n \n\nDonate to the UAF Arctic and Northern and Studies Program:\n\nhttps://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=IsNj567VSHA%3d&fdesc=DSXntUXQkRkgwd%2f556hNyJpMnfC2n50nDv6cc%2bdH2qEkiJ2OBr7%2fy2EDSb5S8z9Z
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
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\n\nEvent: Arctic Leadership Lecture Series: Alaskan Borough Mayors
\nDate: Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2025
\nTime: 5:30-7pm AKST
\nLocation: UAF Schaible Auditorium or via Zoom
\nZoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/82196466138
\nLearn more about this event on our website: https://www.uaf.edu/cla/news/2025/borough-mayors.php
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\n\nThe Arctic Leadership Lecture Series is hosted by UAF&rsquo\;s and UA Southeast&rsquo\;s Political Science departments and the UAF Arctic and Northern Studies program.
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\nAbout Bryce Ward
\nBryce 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.
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\nWhat is the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series
\nThe 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.
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\n\nThe 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.
\n\nLectures are held in the Schaible Auditorium every Thursday from 5:30 PM &ndash\; 7:00 PM AKST (open to the public). Classroom discussions continue from 7:00 PM &ndash\; 8:30 PM AKST (students only).
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\nLearn more by visiting our website: https://www.uaf.edu/polisci/arctic-leadership.php
\n\nSupport Tomorrow&rsquo\;s Arctic Leaders
\nEmpower the next generation of Arctic leaders by supporting UAF&rsquo\;s Political Science and Arctic &\; Northern Studies programs. Your contribution helps fund engaging events like the Arctic Leadership Lecture Series\, where students and community members gain valuable insights from leaders like Bryce Ward. Donations directly enhance academic opportunities\, public outreach\, and resources for students pursuing leadership roles in Alaska and beyond.
\n\nDonate to the UAF Department of Political Science:
\nhttps://engage.alaska.edu/uaf/ Select &ldquo\;Other&rdquo\; from the drop-down menu and specify the Political Science Department
\n \;\n\nDonate to the UAF Arctic and Northern and Studies Program:
\nhttps://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=IsNj567VSHA%3d&\;fdesc=DSXntUXQkRkgwd%2f556hNyJpMnfC2n50nDv6cc%2bdH2qEkiJ2OBr7%2fy2EDSb5S8z9Z
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LOCATION:UAF Schaible Auditorium 323 Tanana Loop Fairbanks\, AK 99775
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URL:http://fairbankschamber.smartcms.site/events/details/arctic-leadership-lecture-series-alaskan-borough-mayors-32276
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