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 public). Classroom discussions continue from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM AKST (students only).
Public lecture Zoom Link:
Spring 2025 Speaker Schedule
Each lecture is part of the PS F493/693 course curriculum and explores leadership
in the Arctic from different perspectives.
Students enrolled in the course will engage in deeper classroom discussions following
the lectures, while community members can participate as audience members.
Pages for upcoming events will be available as the dates approach!
Course Enrollment
Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or community member interested in exploring leadership in the Arctic, we have flexible options for participation.

Undergraduate Course (PS F493)
- Web-based: CRN 36079
- Web-based Honors section: CRN 36294
- In-person: CRN 35836
- In-person Honors section: CRN 36293
Graduate Course (PS F693)
- Web-based: CRN 36068
- In-person: CRN 35876

Interested in taking this class but not pursuing a degree? You can enroll as a non-degree-seeking
student at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Visit Non-Degree Enrollment at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ to start the process. Apply for
admission as a non-degree student (no application fee required). Use the CRN for the
desired course to register.
Meet the Course Instructors



Dr. Amy Lauren Lovecraft
Dr. Brandon Boylan
Dr. Glenn Wright