The Dole Institute of Politics

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2350 Petefish Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045 United States Get Directions

The mission of the Dole Institute of Politics is to promote political and civic participation as well as civil discourse in a bi-partisan, balanced manner.

By providing a forum for discussion of political and economic issues, fostering public service leadership and encouraging participation in the political process, we emphasize that politics is an honorable profession and that only through political and civic participation can citizens redirect the course of our nation. While the objective is to accomplish this mission on a broad scale, our location at the University of Kansas provides a unique opportunity for outreach to young people and students.

We utilize the three distinct components of the Dole Institute to accomplish this mission: unique displays that tell the compelling story of Bob Dole’s life in the context of Kansas and The Greatest Generation; one of the largest congressional archives in existence which houses all of the Senator’s congressional papers; and finally, the vigorous public programming conducted by the Dole Institute.

Events at this venue

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  • Dole & Dr. K: A Story of Loss and Recovery Turned Advocacy for Armenia

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

    This special exhibit will be closing on February 1, 2026, to prepare for a new special exhibit. Make plans to visit the Dole Institute's Museum & Galleries, open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., by visiting our website. A young Bob Dole, searching for a fuller recovery from grave World War II […]

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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
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    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

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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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    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

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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 […]

  • 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 […]