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Party on the Patio 2023
September 19, 2023 - Features
On Thursday, August 31, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board hosted its annual kick-off event, “Party on the Patio.” This event, which occurs at the beginning of each academic year, is an opportunity for new and returning SAB students to…
A Message from the Director
September 11, 2023 - Features
Legacy, History, and Our Opportunity to Shape the Future …
Dole Institute of Politics awards 2023 archives research grants
August 31, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections at the Dole Institute of Politics has awarded two 2023 research grants. Dr. Michael Fortner has been selected for the Dole Archives Research Fellowship and Raina Hackett has…
Dole Institute of Politics and Bipartisan Policy Center announce partnership
August 17, 2023 - News
LAWRENCE – In honor of the 100th birthday of the late Bob Dole, U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1969-1996, and Republican Senate Leader, 1985-1996, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, and Washington,…
The 2023 Easter Egg Roll with Dole
May 1, 2023 - Features
On April 8, 2023, the Dole Institute was proud to host our annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole—an in-person community event that invites families to participate in traditional Easter and civically themed educational activities. The event was held on…
Dole Institute celebrates distinguished Kansan’s legacy of finding common ground
May 1, 2023 - News
July 22 marks the centennial of Senator Bob Dole's birth and the 20th anniversary of the Dole Institute …
Discover with Dole 2023: Celebrate Kansas Day
February 6, 2023 - Features
The Dole Institute was proud to offer to the community our Discover with Dole event Celebrating Kansas Day! We kicked off Kansas Day 2023 with two weeks of interactive and family-friendly activities. The event ran from Tuesday, January 24 to February…
Dole Institute Announces Spring Semester Programs
January 31, 2023 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the continuation of its 20th programming year with a new slate of events for the spring semester. These programs are part of the Dole Institute’s…
Student Spotlight: Angela Davis
December 13, 2022 - Features
Pizza and Politics Student Coordinator …
From the Past, a Leadership Legacy for the Future
December 2, 2022 - News
Photograph by Eric Montgomery …
Dole Institute announces panelists for 2022 Post-Election Conference
November 30, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announces panelists for its 2022 Post-Election Conference. …
Dole Institute Fall 2022 Girl Scout Events
October 14, 2022 - Features
The Dole Institute is excited to announce this year’s fall lineup of in-person and virtual Girl Scout opportunities. With a variety of workshops, girls can earn badges for Democracy, Celebrating Community, and Inside Government. …
Discover with Dole: Fall-ow the Leader
October 14, 2022 - Features
Come sit, stay, and play as we kick off our NEW family-friendly activities featuring the Dole family’s first schnauzer, Leader! The fun begins October 14 and runs through October 23 with museum hours Tuesday – Sunday, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. …
Party on the Patio 2022
August 31, 2022 - Features
On Wednesday, August 31, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board hosted their first event of the semester, Party on the Patio.…
Teachers gather for Civic Engagement Conference
August 2, 2022 - News
The Dole Institute of Politics sponsored the 15th annual Civic Engagement Conference for Kansas Government, History and Social Studies Teachers. The last two years were virtual due to COVID precautions. We were excited to meet in-person…
Students Attend Youth Civic Leadership Institute
August 2, 2022 - News
The Dole Institute of Politics sponsored the 17th annual Youth Civic Leadership Institute (YCLI), July 13-15. After meeting virtually for two years, due to COVID precautions, it was exciting to meet in-person. …
Dole Institute announces 20th anniversary programming
July 19, 2022 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas announces the start of its 20th programming year with a slate of signature events featuring world-class leaders, including two KU alumni. Announcement of these signature…
A Fabulous Fourth
July 18, 2022 - Features
The Dole Institute was proud to co-host the Lawrence Independence Day community celebration on Sunday, July 3, 2022. This evening event, which ran from 5:30 p.m. until the fireworks display began at 9:45 p.m., welcomed over 800 people, with 400 of…
Easter Egg Roll with Dole
June 24, 2022 - Features
The Easter Egg Roll made its return as an in-person community event this past spring on April 16, 2022. The event was held on the grounds of the Dole Institute of Politics and we welcomed almost 750 people, and of those attending, 400 were children.…
Dole Institute to Debut New Exhibition Featuring Story of MIA Soldier’s Wife
May 31, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will debut a new original exhibition, “Missing, Then Action: An Army Wife Speaks Out,” in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room on June 14, with a public…
Dole Institute of Politics Award recipients
May 5, 2022 - News
In this special blog post, we focus on the extraordinary accomplishments of our 2021-2022 Student Advisory Board members. Supporting KU students is at the core of our mission. We’re so proud to honor these students at the conclusion of a great…
Visitor Advisory/ ADA Accessibility – Construction Anticipated to Begin April 25
April 18, 2022 - Features
Parking Lot & Sidewalk Closures:
…Dole Institute Announces Dole Lecture, Additional Spring Programming
April 4, 2022 - News
LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced new upcoming programming in addition to its early spring…
Remembering Secretary Albright
March 24, 2022 - Features
In September of 2006, the Dole Institute welcomed Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State. She spoke at the Lied Center, "An Evening with Madeleine Albright" in a program moderated by Dole Fellow Stephen Jacques, and appeared at a book…
Dole Institute announces initial spring 2022 programming
January 25, 2022 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is pleased to announce its early spring 2022 programming lineup, featuring a variety of incredible speakers. This semester’s guests include a former U.S. Senator from Kansas, a…
Memorial webpage shares Senator Bob Dole’s life & legacy
December 20, 2021 - News
To learn more about the life and legacy of Senator Robert J. Dole, visit robertdole.org. The memorial site offers a glimpse into Senator Dole's legacy of leadership, photographs from his career and memorial…
Dole Institute to host virtual viewing of Senator Dole’s remembrance events
December 8, 2021 - News
While we continue to process the profound loss of Senator Robert J. Dole, we are heartened by the outpouring of kindness and compassion by his supporters across Kansas, the nation, and the world. …
A Statement on the passing of Senator Bob Dole from Director Audrey Coleman and Director Emeritus Bill Lacy
December 5, 2021 - News
Senator Bob Dole has left a tremendous legacy of service and leadership as a soldier, legislator, and statesman. …
Dole Institute debuts new exhibit: “Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National Memorial to World War II”
December 2, 2021 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is pleased to debut a new exhibition, “Remembering Service, Sacrifice, Unity, and Victory: A National…
Dole Institute of Politics presents The Counselors
October 27, 2021 - News
On Nov. 17, the Dole Institute of Politics will debut 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…
Dole Institute Accepting Submissions for Newly Announced Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall
July 28, 2021 - News
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Dole Institute to return to in-person programming this fall
July 28, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2021 programming lineup, featuring a wide array of journalists, authors, scholars and politicians. Additionally, after a year and a half of…
Dole Institute to host filmmakers, scholars, and leaders this spring
June 26, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its virtual programming lineup for the Spring 2021 semester. With the inauguration of a new President, the focus of the early schedule will be on the…
NEH Awards Dole Institute and Partners Funds to Build Online Portal for Congressional Archives
June 1, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas, in partnership with West Virginia University Libraries and the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education, will develop an online portal through…
The Dole Institute welcomes Senator Pat Roberts for special program
May 1, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE- The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that it will live-stream the fourth and final installment of its afternoon series inspired by the Voices from the Big First,…
Dole Institute to debut exhibit about Bob Dole’s early years in Congress
April 5, 2021 - News
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Voices from the Big First, 1961-1968, which will debut in the Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room on February 11, 2021, and will…
Statement regarding Senator Dole’s health challenges
April 5, 2021 - News
In light of Senator Bob Dole’s announcement today that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy has shared the following statement. …
2020 Post-Election Conference to Debut as Video Series
January 4, 2021 - News
LAWRENCE- The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced that the biennial Post-Election Conference will debut as an eleven-part video series on the institute’s YouTube Channel. …
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