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Posted on October 15th, 2023 in Classes, Featured, Students, Teaching by Aaron Dusso

The IUPUI Mock Trial Team traveled last weekend to the Golden Dome Invitational – hosted by Notre Dame – alongside 16 other teams that are made up of varying universities around the Midwest. IUPUI started the tournament with rocky footing on Saturday, with a record of 0-4. Sunday, however, was a new day and a …

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Posted on October 29th, 2024 in Community Service, Faculty by Aaron Dusso

Dr. Dusso was on WWL First News again to discuss the current state of the election, politics in the US, and whether Trump’s MSG rally will influence voters. Check it out: Will offensive comments about Puerto Rica at Trump rally impact the election?

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Posted on October 17th, 2024 in Announcements, Community Service, Events, Teaching by Aaron Dusso

It’s time for everyone to go out and vote! Democracy is a participation sport! IU-Indy is perfectly located in the city to make it easy to vote at the Indianapolis City-County Building, which is only a few minutes from campus. Today was a beautiful day. The line was short! It took less than 20 minutes …

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Posted on September 26th, 2024 by Aaron Dusso

Dr. Dusso was on WWL First News to give an update on the presidential election polls and how many true independents are left for the candidates to get. Check it out: How many TRUE independents are there?

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Posted on September 5th, 2024 by Aaron Dusso

Dr. Pegg was interviewed for a story on the unveiling of the new statue commemorating the legacy of former senator and mayor of Indianapolis Richard Lugar! Check it out here: The Legacy of Richard Lugar The story even references his speech at our very own Bulen Symposium on American Politics!

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Posted on August 20th, 2024 by Aaron Dusso

Welcome to IU-Indy! It’s the perfect semester to study politics! Earth shattering developments are happening regularly! Make sure you’re registered to vote this November! Here is a link the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office where you can find info on how to register!

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Posted on June 11th, 2024 in Community Service, Faculty by Aaron Dusso

Dr. Dusso was interviewed for the Pharos Tribune and invited to provide an op-ed for TRT World on the political impact of Trump being found guilty. Check them out here: Experts: Trump’s conviction unlikely to sway Hoosier voters What Trump’s conviction will and won’t mean for the upcoming US elections

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Posted on May 17th, 2024 in Alumni, Students, Students/Alumni, Teaching by Aaron Dusso

May is always a great month to celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments. This year, we were thrilled to watch Oriana Fuenmayor lead the student procession as the recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholar Award during the School of Liberal Arts Graduation Ceremony at the ballroom of the JW Marriot Hotel on Friday, May 10, 2024. …

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Posted on May 15th, 2024 in Internships, Students, Students/Alumni by Aaron Dusso

Political Science Major Alondra Arriaga-Rosales’ Internship with the Carmichael Senate Campaign I interned for Marc Carmichael who was running in the Democratic primary for the open US Senate seat in Indiana. After learning the various aspects of a campaign, I was able to focus on parts that needed most assistance. One example being the financial …

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Posted on May 2nd, 2024 in Community Service, Faculty by Aaron Dusso

Dr. Dusso was on WWL First News with Tommy Tucker to discuss polling that shows more than 80% of Americans do not think elected officials care about people like them. Check it out: Over 80% of Americans don’t think politicians care about people like them He was also interview for a piece in The Republic …

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Posted on May 1st, 2024 in Faculty, Teaching by Aaron Dusso

Congratulations to our very own Brooks Kirchgassner who won the IU School of Liberal Arts Indianapolis, Outstanding Associate Faculty Award this year! Brooks was also promoted to Senior Associate Faculty member! Two great accomplishments for an outstanding instructor!

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