The Dole Institute of Politics

Phone (785) 864-4900
Email doleinstitute@ku.edu
Website https://doleinstitute.org/

The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, a vibrant forum for civil discourse, civic engagement, and idea exchange across the political spectrum, features historical archives, exhibits, and public programs for all ages. Inspired by the public service of native Kansan, veteran, legislator, and statesman Senator Bob Dole and his wife Senator Elizabeth Dole, visitor galleries feature changing exhibits, the Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall, architectural-scale stained glass American flag, and September 11 memorial.

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    The 2026 Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 7 p.m. This event will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   About the Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture Named in […]

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    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

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    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

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    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

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    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

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    The 2026 Dole Lecture

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    Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   About the Dole Lecture Each spring, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics commemorates […]

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    The Counselors

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    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 will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   Join Dole Institute Visiting Fellows and attorneys Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray for the […]

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    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]

  • Recurring

    2026 Ft. Leavenworth Series: The Foundations of Modern War

    Event Category:
    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 month at 3 p.m. All events will be available to stream live on our YouTube channel.   The Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of […]