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    2022 Constitution Day program

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Constitution Day at KU Memorial Stadium: (Pre-Game) Date:  September 24, 2022 Time:  TBA Kansas Jayhawks vs. Duke Blue Devils Kansas University Memorial Stadium KU fans are invited to recite the Preamble to the Constitution before the Jayhawks face their opponents.   This is also Family Weekend. The Preamble will be displayed on the video board in […]

  • Sherrie Rollins Westin

    2022 | Sherrie Rollins Westin

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    Sherrie Rollins Westin, President of Sesame Workshop, will deliver the fifth Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture, which features women who break barriers, make significant contributions to their fields, and reach positions of leadership. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street. Rollins Westin leads the organization’s efforts to serve vulnerable children through […]

  • Fort Leavenworth: Gates Brown: “Implications of the Korean War on US Policy”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    The Korean War, often described as the Forgotten War, was foundational to the creation of the national defense posture that the United States maintained throughout the Cold War. After World War II, the Truman administration quickly demobilized much of the U.S. military in an effort to return to normalcy and get the United States economy […]

  • Voting Poll Booths

    A Conversation with Kansas County Clerks

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Jamie Shew, Moderator and Panelist, will have a conversation about the responsibilities of a County Clerk, including voting and elections. Jamie Shew, Douglas County Panelists include: Karen Madison, Cowley County Rich Vargo, Riley County Tina Spencer, Marion County The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated to promoting political and civic participation as well […]

  • Professors Zhang (left) & Ross (Right)

    A New Cold War? America, China, and Russia after the Ukraine War

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Join us at the Dole Institute to hear Professors Ross and Zhang discuss the future of geopolitics after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Is a long-term alignment between Russia and China now inevitable? Is the U.S.-dominated liberal international order giving away to a U.S.-China bipolar order? Should the U.S. work with allies to contain China in […]

  • Discover with Dole Fall-ow the Leader

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

    Come sit, stay, and play as we kick off our NEW family-friendly activities featuring the Dole family’s first schnauzer, Leader! Make your own Leader headband, learn about wacky political pets, and help tell the story of Leader the dog. The fun begins October 14 and runs through October 23 during museum hours Tuesday – Sunday, […]

  • Sean Kalic

    Fort Leavenworth: Sean Kalic: “Espionage during the Cold War”

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    For the duration of the Cold War and even in the aftermath, spies and tales of espionage have captivated the imagination. The fact that the western press occasionally found a “true” story and published its exploits only further fueled the fasciation of the clandestine exploits of the spies on both sides of the Cold War. […]

  • Pedro Irigonegaray (left) & Edward Duckers (right)

    The Counselors / Resolved: Felons should be allowed to vote after completing their sentence

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    On November 10, the Dole Institute of Politics will once again host “The Counselors,” an engaging series featuring two advocates arguing either side of an important national issue. In a cross between a courtroom trial and a debate, the two counselors will present their opposing arguments and call two expert witnesses each to help build […]

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    Service Above Self: Women Veterans in American Politics

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Erika Cornelius Smith will discuss her book, “Service above Self: Women Veterans in American Politics,” which tells the stories of women who served in or adjacent to the U.S. military and how they translated those experiences into elected office. The book is the first analysis of how women transitioned from national defense to public service--and […]

  • Nate Jennings

    Fort Leavenworth: Nate Jennings: “Countering Diverse Threats in the Republic of Texas”

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    From 1836 to 1845, after gaining independence at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Republic of Texas faced nearly insurmountable security dilemmas as it struggled to both protect and aggrandize territory across the lower Great Plains. While this included constant warfare against a variety of American Indian tribes that excelled in mobile raiding along expansive […]

  • Senator Bob Dole

    Honoring the first anniversary of Senator Bob Dole’s passing

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

    The Dole Institute will be open on Monday, December 5 On Monday, December 5, the Dole Institute of Politics will mark the first anniversary of Senator Bob Dole’s passing with music and reflection, as well as the debut of a newly renovated permanent exhibit case dedicated to his post-political service and passing. The museum will […]

  • Bill Lacy

    2022 Kansas Post-Election Conference

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The Kansas Post-Election Conference follows each Kansas election and features political experts, journalists, and campaign officials who analyze how and why elections were won and lost, and what that will mean for the next […]