Townhall with Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins

Join the UAF Department of Political Science for a special Town Hall with Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins. Mayor Hopkins will share his path in public service, dialogue with students about local political issues, and offer insights into how community leadership shapes our future. Everyone is invited to this talk and Q&A.

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Gruening 413, University of Alaska Fairbanks

This event is sponsored by the UAF Department of Political Science.

RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Please contact Assistant Professor Carol Gray at cjgray5@alaska.edu.

About the Speaker
Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. He grew up in Goldstream and currently resides in Fairbanks with his wife Kristina Miller and daughter, Isidora. Mayor Hopkins is a graduate of West Valley High School and received his Bachelors in Anthropology from the University of Washington. He served as an Alaskan Legislator for the House of Representatives from 2019-2023, and most recently worked as the UniServ Director at NEA-Alaska. His first experience in politics was as a legislative intern to Senator Ted Stevens. Mayor Hopkins is serving his first three-year term as Borough Mayor and was sworn in on October 24, 2024

About Political Science at UAF
The UAF Department of Political Science provides students with the tools to understand and engage with local, national, and global political systems. Through small classes, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities, we prepare students for leadership roles in public service, policy, and beyond.

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