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10 Defining Moments in the History of the American First Lady 1900-2023

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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The history of the American First Lady has seen a number of defining moments, incidents or challenges that are distinctive and leave a clear impression of the presidential spouse. Included in this presentation are discussions of Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson (1936); Jacqueline Kennedy’s Tour of the White House (1962); Betty Ford and Breast Cancer […]

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A Question of Respect: Bringing Us Together in a Deeply Divided Nation

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Celinda Lake, a Democrat, and Ed Goeas, a Republican, have been crossing party lines for more than three decades to produce the Battleground Poll that takes a bipartisan look at America and its politics. Now they have co-authored a book that draws on what they have learned to describe how America has reached its current, […]

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KUCCO Annual Trunk or Treat

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

Join KU Center for Community Outreach in our annual Trunk or Treat! Located in the parking lot of the Dole Institute of Politics (2350 Petefish Dr., Lawrence KS, 66045) from 5-7pm on Monday, October 30th, we are open to families and kids of all ages! We will have games, activities, and candy! Come in your […]

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Dr. John Kuehn: “Hideyoshi’s Invasion of Korea in the 1500s”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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“Hideyoshi’s Invasion of Korea in the 1500s” Dr. John Kuehn Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. The Shogun Hideyoshi Toyotomi had only recently unified Japan when he made the decision to invade Korea. Korea had served as a springboard of the attempted Mongol conquest of Japan in the 13th Century. Hideyoshi and his allies […]

A Tribute to Veterans Gala

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

Join us in celebrating our Veterans and their families on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The program will include a Salute to Veterans from the University of Kansas ROTC and music from the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. Reservations are required. Admission is free, however, space is limited. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 23, 2023, by calling (785) […]

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Whirlwind: What to Expect for Digital Democracy in 2024

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Featuring Katie Harbath, CEO of Anchor Change and Former Facebook Public Policy Director Next year will be a rollercoaster with an unprecedented number of elections worldwide, the impact of new technologies such as AI, and the implementation of new regulations. Online platforms are facing their biggest test yet - and there are many new ones on […]

KU Vets Day 5k

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David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium 1101 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, KS, United States

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the KU Vets Day 5k race, hosted by the KU Student Veterans of America and the Veterans Alumni Network. The annual KU Vets Day 5K, hosted by the KU Student Veterans of America and the Veterans Alumni Network, honors our […]

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U.S. Policy Toward Ukraine: A Conversation with Ryan Guirlinger

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

On Tuesday, November 14, the KU Center for Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Affairs, in partnership with the Dole Institute, will bring U.S. Department of State official Ryan Guirlinger to the Dole Institute for a conversation on the United States' policy toward Ukraine as the war continues into a third year. Guirlinger, the State Department's […]

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2023 | Katie Sowers

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Katie Sowers, the first woman to coach on an NFL staff in a Super Bowl, will sit for an interview at the sixth Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture, which features women who break barriers, make significant contributions to their fields, and reach positions of leadership. This series is named after former U.S. Senator Elizabeth […]

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Dr. Geoff Babb: “War in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, December 1941-May 1942”

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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“War in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, December 1941-May 1942” Dr. Geoff Babb Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. In December 1941, from Wake Island to Burma, Japanese forces overran and overwhelmed key allied bases and facilities. British, American, Dutch, and Chinese forces were unable to stop the onslaught. By May 1941, the Dutch East Indies, […]

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Discover with Dole: Celebrate Kansas Day

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Friday, January 26 – Sunday, February 4, with special open hours on Jan. 29 for a Kansas Day themed Discover with Dole. Learn about Kansas by making your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from the Dole Archives, explore the state seal […]

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