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    Bolstering Funding and Practices for Resilient Elections: Sustainable Funding and Models of Success at the State and Local Level

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    Join the Dole Institute and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate for the launch of the landmark report created through the Bolstering Elections Initiative, “Bolstering Funding and Practices for Resilient Elections: Sustainable Funding and Models of Success at the State and Local Level.” Moderated by former election administrator and senior advisor […]

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    Discover with Dole: Celebrating Independence Day

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Join us for a special 4th of July-themed Discover with Dole from June 24 to July 6! These free, family-friendly activities and crafts in our Museum & Galleries allow children of all ages to learn about this important date in our nation's history through scavenger hunts, trivia, coloring, and much more. Plus, you'll have the […]

  • A program graphic for a Fort Leavenworth Series program. A photo of an early computer and young man is in the background. Text reads: Ft. Leavenworth Series; Whiz Kids at War: Data Analysis & America's War in Vietnam; Dr. Martin Clemis; Associate Professor of Military History; U.S. Army Command Staff and General College.
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    Whiz Kids at War: Data Analysis and America’s War in Vietnam

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    The Vietnam War was not just America’s first televised war, it was the nation’s first computerized war. The conflict’s hybrid character created a fragmented battlespace that was defined by a lack of front lines, the comingling of friendly and enemy forces, and a patchwork of political and military control. Data collection and analysis thus became […]

  • September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    In commemoration of the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the Dole Institute will be displaying a special memorial poster exhibit, “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World,” developed by the 9/11 Memorial Museum with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  The exhibit reviews the events of the day, highlights […]

  • A program graphic for a Fort Leavenworth Series program. A painting of French troops holding muskets is in the background. Text reads: Ft. Leavenworth Series; The Musket Problem: Technology & Military Innovation in the French Army, 1700-1815; Dr. Jonathan Abel; Assistant Professor of Military History; U.S. Army Command Staff and General College.
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    The Musket Problem: Technology and Military Innovation in the French Army 1700-1815

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    In 1700, the French army adopted the musket with attached socket bayonet, but it took over a century for it to master the new art of war that the technology brought about. Exploring why explains the challenges new technologies present to militaries and illustrates how they adapt to them. Dr. Jonathan Abel is an Associate […]

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    Church and State

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    With Catholics assuming prominent roles in Washington, and a new American Pope in place in the Vatican, a look at how Catholic thought is impacting the public debate.     Jerry Seib has been a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for almost 45 years. He served as the Journal’s Executive Washington Editor and wrote […]

  • Event graphic, text reads: Brownies; Democracy for Brownies with the Dole Institute of Politics

    Democracy for Brownies with the Dole Institute of Politics

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

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    Transformational Leadership: Exhausting and Exhilarating

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Former Kansas City Mayor Sly James took office after an economic downturn and at a moment when civic pride was nonexistent. Through a systems-thinking approach to governance, strategic community engagement, and data-informed decision-making, Mayor James’ administration led the city through a renaissance that transformed everything from the city’s skyline to its sense of self. Mayor […]

  • Event graphic, text reads: Cadettes; Democracy for Cadettes with the Dole Institute of Politics

    Democracy for Cadettes with the Dole Institute of Politics

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. Register on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →

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    Kansas Court of Appeals Constitution Day Hearings

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    In honor of Constitution Day, the Kansas Court of Appeals will be hearing oral arguments in two cases at the Dole Institute on Tuesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. Learn more about docket and case information by visiting the Kansas Court of Appeals website → Commemorated annually throughout the nation, Constitution Day celebrates the anniversary […]

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    Water for Our Future

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Join Dole Fellow Karen Willey for a bipartisan conversation with legislative members of the Water Program Task Force. Kansas State Sen. Kenny Titus (R) and State Rep. Lindsay Vaughn (D) are two members of the 16-member panel, which will produce its first report by the end of January 2026. The Water Program Task Force was by […]

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    Turning Research, Policy Solutions and Civic Engagement into Results for Kansas Women

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    United WE has been breaking down barriers to women’s economic growth and leadership since 1991. The “think and do” tank’s nonpartisan, research-backed approach has driven meaningful change across the nation, proving that when women succeed, communities and economies flourish. Kansas in particular has been fertile ground for United WE’s policy agenda, including increasing access to […]

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