Outstanding Student of the Year

Every year the College of Liberal Arts asks each department to select their outstanding student(s) for that year- students who possess the passion and creativity for new discoveries and scholarship, students who demonstrate independence of thought and action in the pursuit of knowledge, and students who exemplify excellence.

The Department of Theatre and Film has chosen the following as students who embodies these qualities and so much more. Thank you for all your hard work and contributions to your department. You make a difference at UAF.

Congratulations to our 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year!

Kjrsten Colleen Schindler

BAs in Film & Performing Arts (Film Concentration) and Psychology
Minors in Creative Writing, Justice, Theatre and Music (Vocal Performance)

"I’ve always said, I don’t care what I do as long as I can help one person. Even if it’s just one person I can help, I’m going to help that person to the best of my abilities.”

"A Storyteller with a Purpose" - CLA Article

"In Her Own Words" - Department Q&A