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 […]
In recent years, the U.S. Supreme Court has reshaped key aspects of American law, including First Amendment speech protections, firearms regulation under the Second Amendment, and the Executive Branch’s powers to implement laws. The Court appears poised to continue reshaping these fields in the coming term through a set of potentially transformative cases. In observation […]
“Bidding Syria Adieu: The Arab Invasions of 634-638” Dr. John Hosler Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. Though little known to western audiences, the Arab invasions of 634-638 into Syria and the Levant were some of the most consequential in history. What began as small-scale raiding of frontier Byzantine garrisons soon transitioned to full-scale […]
Global superstar Taylor Swift is on top of the world with a massive and Fearless fanbase behind her. Join us for an Enchanted evening of merging music, politics, and activism as KU Professor Dr. Brian Donovan and Wichita State University Assistant Professor Dr. Hannah Wing discuss Swift’s journey into the world of politics and social […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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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