UAF Department of Justice

UAF Department of Justice UAF Justice prepares students for careers in law, law enforcement, corrections & more.

With online options, small classes & a focus on rural Alaska, our programs prepare leaders for every corner of the justice system.

🎮 What can a video game teach us about the justice system?In Prisons and Prison Writing (ENGL/JUST F201X), you'll step i...
08/06/2026

🎮 What can a video game teach us about the justice system?

In Prisons and Prison Writing (ENGL/JUST F201X), you'll step into the realities of incarceration through Lil' Windows, an original video game developed at UAF that immerses players in the economic realities of incarceration—from the cost of a phone call or a postage stamp to the forms required to understand your own rights.

Alongside the game, you'll explore prison writing and archives, collaborate on creative-critical projects, and produce public media.

Fulfill a General Education requirement while exploring one of the most innovative courses at UAF. See the flyer for details and be sure to register before classes fill up!

DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!! The CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive invites students to observe and document how people work, c...
04/29/2026

DEADLINE IS APPROACHING!! The CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive invites students to observe and document how people work, collaborate and operate in real environments.

đź“Ť Fairbanks + Tok, Alaska
📅 June 7–13, 2026
đź‘Ą 4 students selected
đź’° All expenses covered + $1,000 compensation

đź—“ Apply by May 1 at 5pm AKST
👉 https://forms.gle/VDqDPHtrPLDyNnBs9

Made possible by Transformative Experience Funding.

Real research. Real fieldwork. Real stories. How do we document real-world systems, environments, and the people within ...
04/07/2026

Real research. Real fieldwork. Real stories. How do we document real-world systems, environments, and the people within them? The CLA StoryWorks Field Intensive offers students the opportunity to observe and document field-based research in Tok, Alaska—capturing how work happens in real time and how it is represented to broader audiences.

đź“Ť Location: Fairbanks + Tok, Alaska
📅 Dates: June 7–13, 2026
đź‘Ą Cohort Size: 4 students selected
đź’° Cost: All expenses covered + $1,000 compensation

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/VDqDPHtrPLDyNnBs9
đź—“ Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5 PM AKST

This opportunity is made possible through UAF Transformative Experience Funding, supported by the Matriculation Fee.

We invite you to help shape the future of the UAF College of Liberal Arts. Join us as finalists for the CLA dean positio...
03/23/2026

We invite you to help shape the future of the UAF College of Liberal Arts. Join us as finalists for the CLA dean position present their vision for the college. Attend in person or via livestream, ask questions, and share your feedback.

📅 Public Presentations (8:30–9:30 a.m.)
• Dr. MaryTheresa Seig — Monday, March 30
• Dr. Alvin Malesky — Tuesday, March 31
• Dr. Carrie Baker — Tuesday, April 7

đź“Ť BP Design Theatre (in person + livestream available)

Additional opportunities to connect:
• Faculty & Staff Meet and Greet: 2–3 p.m.
• Student Meet and Greet: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

RSVP, livestream links, candidate info, question submission and feedback forms:
https://www.uaf.edu/provost/provost-units/cladean.php

What does domestic violence actually look like in real time?At UAF, students in the Department of Justice had the opport...
03/17/2026

What does domestic violence actually look like in real time?

At UAF, students in the Department of Justice had the opportunity to examine a nationally recognized case through a deeper lens, learning how warning signs of abuse can be missed and what future professionals can do differently.

This event brought together the Gabby Petito Foundation and local advocacy organizations to focus on prevention, risk assessment, and trauma-informed response.

For students preparing careers in law enforcement, advocacy, and public service, these lessons are critical.

Read the full story: https://www.uaf.edu/cla/news/2026/learning-from-gabby-petito.php

⚖️ Interested in restorative justice? Join the conversation shaping its future in Alaska.The 2026 Restorative Justice Sy...
03/10/2026

⚖️ Interested in restorative justice? Join the conversation shaping its future in Alaska.

The 2026 Restorative Justice Symposium, “Navigating the Weeds of Restorative Justice Practice,” will bring together students, practitioners, community members and justice professionals from across the state for three afternoons of discussion and learning.

Hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Justice and the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work, this free virtual symposium explores how restorative justice programs are developing across Alaska.

Sessions will examine real-world questions about restorative justice practice, including legal pathways into RJ programs, the role of facilitators and the lived experiences of people who have participated in restorative processes.

Students interested in justice careers, alternative dispute resolution, community justice and policy are especially encouraged to attend.

📅 March 30–April 1, 2026
⏰ 1–4 p.m. AKST each day
đź“Ť Virtual

Register here:
https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/98EjL9D8Qa2hM6gTMQfJbw

Learn more about the symposium:
https://www.alaska.edu/rjcenter/symposiums/2026/index.php

Tonight at UAF, Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito — Gabby Petito’s mother and stepmother — will share their story and spea...
03/03/2026

Tonight at UAF, Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito — Gabby Petito’s mother and stepmother — will share their story and speak about recognizing the warning signs of domestic violence, understanding how unhealthy behaviors escalate and why early awareness matters.

Since Gabby’s death in a nationally known case of intimate partner violence, her family has focused on prevention and education — helping young people and families recognize red flags and speak up before abuse escalates.

Gabby’s Voice: Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence
đź—“ Monday, March 2
🕕 6–8 PM
đź“Ť Schaible Auditorium
đź’» Zoom option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/84948897311

This event is open to UAF students, high school students, parents and community members.

In Alaska, where conversations about domestic violence are especially important, we invite you to join us for an evening of reflection, learning and community awareness.

Masek is ready to get you checked in for this evening’s film screening! Stop by the Hess Rec at 5pm. We can’t wait to se...
02/24/2026

Masek is ready to get you checked in for this evening’s film screening! Stop by the Hess Rec at 5pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

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PO Box 756425
Fairbanks, AK
99775

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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