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Ball State Students Highlight Civic Responsibility at 2025 Indiana Civics Summit<\/p>\n

The Indiana Bar Foundation<\/a> hosted its third annual Indiana Civics Summit<\/a> on April 17, 2025, convening educators, policymakers, and civic leaders from across the state for a day of learning, dialogue, and inspiration. This year\u2019s summit put student voices front and center\u2014and Ball State students rose to the occasion, demonstrating the power of campus based civic engagement.<\/p>\n

Among the featured sessions was a student panel representing Ball State\u2019s Democracy Fellows<\/a> and student government leaders. <\/p>\n

Kianne Rose<\/strong> discussed a recent proposal before the Student Government Association<\/a> to create a campus holiday on U.S. general election days sparked timely conversation about \"\"student participation in democracy. She explained the importance of institutional advocacy. \u201cWe hear from students who want to be more involved\u2014but that means addressing barriers and rethinking how civic responsibility fits into academic life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rose, a second-year Legal Studies<\/strong> student and Organizational Senator<\/strong> for the Student Government Association<\/a> and parliamentarian for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, emphasized that advocacy must include all voices. Drawing from her experience as Parliamentarian for NPHC, she encouraged attendees to honor legacy and leadership through civic participation, especially within governance structures that shape student life.<\/p>\n

Abigail Denault<\/strong>, a Journalism major and active member of the Cardinals Vote!<\/a> program, spoke passionately about the importance of local political engagement. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to get swept up in national headlines,\u201d she noted, \u201cbut many of the decisions that impact our daily lives\u2014on education, housing, and equity\u2014happen at the local level.\u201d As a journalist and former \"\"election judge, Denault underscored the role of media and storytelling in building a more informed and activated electorate.<\/p>\n

Afton Vanek<\/strong>, an Art History major with minors in Spanish and Global Studies, drew from her international experiences to reflect on the importance of civic humility. Having met with representatives in Washington, D.C. as part of citizen diplomacy efforts, she stressed the value of listening across perspectives. \u201cDemocracy isn\u2019t about everyone agreeing\u2014it\u2019s about how we listen and learn from one another,\u201d Vanek said. Her work with local organizations such as Prevent Child Abuse Delaware County connected her global outlook to her community impact.<\/p>\n

The student panel was part of a broader showcase of civic programs during the Summit, which included presentations from Plainfield High School\u2019s We the People team, the Indiana Ethics Bowl, and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site\u2019s Future Presidents of America initiative. Ball State\u2019s Democracy Fellows program was highlighted as a model for student leadership and civic learning in\"\" higher education.<\/p>\n

Keynote speaker Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center<\/a>, delivered a strong keynote address on his latest book, The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America. Rosen explored how civic virtue and moral reasoning shaped America\u2019s founding ideals and remain central to democratic life today.<\/p>\n

As Indiana prepares for America\u2019s 250th anniversary in 2026, the Summit served as both a reflection and a call to action. Ball State\u2019s student representatives demonstrated that the future of democracy is in good hands\u2014not just because of what they\u2019re learning in the classroom, but because of how they\u2019re choosing to lead beyond it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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