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  • November 2025

  • Sun 9
    Featured November 9 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The 2025 Tribute to Veterans Gala

    Event Category:
    • Special Events
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Reservations for this event can now be made online. If you prefer, you can make your reservation by calling the Dole Institute at (785) 864-4900 or by emailing us at […]

  • Wed 12
    Featured November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    High Stakes Leadership: A Leadership Case Study in Innovation, Resiliency, and Impact

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

    Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with running a city that aims to grow in sustainable and strategic ways. A former anchor […]

  • Thu 13
    Featured November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

    In Conversation with Ambassador Pjer Šimunović

    Event Category:
    • Dole Forum
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    This Dole Forum will focus on Croatia’s experience in public diplomacy in the United States and examine key aspects of U.S.–Croatia bilateral cooperation. The discussion will also offer perspectives on […]

  • Thu 20
    Decorative image with the U.S. Capitol Building decorated on Inauguration Day in the background.
    Featured November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    The Counselors: Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?

    Event Category:
    • Dole Forum
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    In this edition of The Counselors, attorneys and Dole Institute Visiting Fellows Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will debate whether the Electoral College—the means in which the United States elects […]

  • December 2025

  • Wed 3
    Program graphic for a Fort Leavenworth Series program with a photo of Bob Dole standing on a stage with President George H.W. Bush. Bush is holding a horseshoe in his hand while speaking at a podium. Text reads: Ft. Leavenworth Series; Desert Storm: High-Tech Wonders, or Ingenuity and Elbow Grease?; Dr. Mark Gerges, Deputy Director of the Department of Military History, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
    Featured December 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

    Desert Storm: High-Tech Wonders, or Ingenuity and Elbow Grease?

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Desert Storm in January-February 1991 is known for its dazzling display of technological brilliance, forecasting a so-called revolution in military affairs that promised the United States a cheap alternative to […]

  • January 2026

  • Thu 29
    Featured January 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    The 2026 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture

    Event Category:
    • Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The 2026 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture honoree will be announced soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday, January 29 at […]

  • February 2026

  • Wed 4
    February 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each […]

  • March 2026

  • Wed 4
    March 4, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each […]

  • April 2026

  • Wed 1
    April 1, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each […]

  • Mon 13
    Featured April 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    The 2026 Dole Lecture

    Event Category:
    • Dole Lecture
    Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The 2026 Dole Lecture honoree will be announced soon. Save the date to join us at the Lied Center of Kansas on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. This event […]

  • Thu 23
    Featured April 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    The Counselors

    Event Category:
    • Dole Forum
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    More information about the Spring 2026 edition of The Counselors is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. This event […]

  • May 2026

  • Wed 6
    May 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    The full 2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series roster of events is coming soon. Save the date to join us at the Dole Institute of Politics on the first Wednesday of each […]

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