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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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2022 Kansas Post-Election Conference

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy returns to moderate this comprehensive biennial conference that delves into the key strategies of elections. The Kansas Post-Election Conference follows each Kansas election and features political experts, journalists, and campaign officials who analyze how and why elections were won and lost, and what that will mean for the next […]

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September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World

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

On display from September 5-17, 2023 at the Dole Institute of Politics The Dole Institute will have special hours on Monday, September 11, 2023. We will be open from 12 pm - 4 pm. The Dole Institute of Politics will be displaying a special poster exhibit commemorating the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. "September […]

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Taylor Swift: A Conversation on Influence & Advocacy

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

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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, […]

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 […]

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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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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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