Join moderator Diana Carlin for this year's series, which underscores the two-person nature of the presidency and the influence first ladies have on their husbands’ administrations, women’s issues, and U.S. culture. The series is moderated by Diana Carlin, professor emerita of communication at St. Louis University, where she taught a course on women in politics […]
On display now through March 31 in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room Senator Bob Dole’s leadership shaped Congress, our nation, and the world. See his life and legacy through your eyes by viewing our special exhibit, Landmarks in Leadership: Bob Dole’s Legacy at 100 Years. To commemorate his 100th birthday, the Dole Archives […]
Come watch Stan Herd and his team at work on our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn. Kids: contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole's 100th birthday […]
The Dole Institute will host the opening night film of the Free State Festival on Monday, June 26 at 7 p.m. with a screening of “Gumbo Coalition.” This documentary follows two visionary Civil Rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguía, as they work to empower African American and Latino American communities through three turbulent years […]
Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole’s 100th […]
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the Dole Institute! Watch Stand Herd and his team at work on our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn and contribute your own art. Your artwork will be laid in the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole's 100th birthday […]
The Ft. Leavenworth program scheduled for July 6th has been cancelled. We hope you join us for the next program in the series “The Three Invasions of Serbia in 1914” on Thursday, August 3 at 3 p.m. On December 25, 1978, soldiers from the People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) crossed into Cambodia as part of […]
A LANDMARK CELEBRATION FOR A LEGENDARY LEADER The year 2023 marks the Dole Institute’s 20th Anniversary and 100 years since the birth of renowned Kansan, veteran, legislator and statesman, Senator Bob Dole. The Dole Institute celebrates thanks to our generous corporate and individual sponsors, in honor of Senator Dole’s legacy. Join us for our Landmark […]
“The Three Invasions of Serbia in 1914” Dr. Shawn Faulkner Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. With the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, the Austro-Hungarian empire was set on a collision course with the Kingdom of Serbia that ultimately sparked the First World War. This lecture examines why the Austrians invasions […]
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