Immigration in Alaska 101
Schedule
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am
UTC-09:00Location
1747 S. Chandalar Drive, Gruening Building Rm 202, Fairbanks, AK, United States, Alaska 99775 | Fairbanks, AK
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska is coming to UAF!Join speakers Heba El-Hendi and Cindy Woods to discover how immigration shapes communities throughout Alaska. We’ll talk about immigrants’ cultural and economic contributions, who is responsible for enforcement, and recent updates affecting refugee resettlement across the state.
Immigration in Alaska 101
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 11:30-1:00 pm
Location: Gruening 202
Zoom link: Available upon request. Reach out to Dr. Carol Gray at [email protected]
This event is sponsored by the UAF Department of Political Science and the Pre-Law Club.
About Heba El-Hendi,
Senior Director of Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services at Catholic Social Services
Heba is the Senior Director at CSS’s Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services, bringing over a decade of experience in international development, refugee rights advocacy, and program management. She has worked with UNHCR and USAID, focusing on service delivery, community relations, and partnerships. Passionate about serving and supporting vulnerable populations, she has dedicated her career to addressing global inequality and conflict.
About Cindy Woods,
Senior Staff Attorney for Immigrants’ Rights at the ACLU of Alaska
Cindy has been practicing immigration law since 2018. Her work at the ACLU of AK focuses on building power within Alaska’s immigrant and refugee communities; working in coalition with other service providers to respond to mass deportation efforts across the state; increasing access to pro bono legal support and representation; and protecting the constitutional rights of non-citizens in Alaska.
Political Science at UAF
The Department of Political Science offers students the opportunity to study governments, public policy and political behavior at the local, national and global levels. Through small classes, engaged faculty and hands-on learning experiences, students build strong skills in research, writing and critical analysis while exploring the issues shaping Alaska and the world. Graduates pursue careers in public service, law, advocacy, education and many other fields. Your gift can help expand student opportunities, support experiential learning and strengthen the future of the program — please consider making a donation today.
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