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.

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  • The White House and Beyond

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    Dole Fellow and former Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan is joined by White House alums John Bridgeland (Bush 43 and Obama) and Cecilia Muñoz (Obama) to provide insights on public service and governing in the White House.     Dr. Colleen Shogan served as the 11th Archivist of the United States – […]

  • September 11 25th Anniversary Tribute Performance

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    The Dole Institute of Politics and the KU School of Music invite you to join us in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Attacks in New York, Washington, and Shanksville. Students from the KU School of Music will perform pieces in Hansen Hall, home to two beams from World Trade Center Tower […]

  • A Discussion with the Author: “The Day That Shook America: A Concise History of 9/11”

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    As the nation pauses to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks, join author and historian J. Samuel Walker for a discussion of his book, The Day That Shook America: A Concise History of 9/11, which offers a unique perspective of the day's events, including new details on the four hijackings, the collapse […]

  • U.S. Strategy and Sherman’s Savannah Campaign

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    Perhaps the most memorable campaign that underpinned US Army LTG Ulysses S. Grant’s military strategy of 1864, MG William Tecumseh Sherman’s Savannah Campaign exhausted the Southern Confederacy and hastened an end to the American Civil War. The “March to the Sea” has inspired mixed mythologies of the war: it became synonymous in the Lost Cause […]

  • Happy Birthday Senator Elizabeth Dole: Community Blood Drive

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    On July 29, Senator Elizabeth Dole turns 90! A trailblazer in leadership, Dole forged a career in public service across five different presidential administrations, leading the American Red Cross, representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate, and creating the first-of-its-kind foundation supporting military and veteran caregivers. To celebrate this milestone, the Dole Institute invites the public and […]

  • Saving the Army: Washington at the Battle of Long Island

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    Following the Declaration of Independence from Great Britian, the United States’ Continental Army under the leadership of George Washington attempted to defend New York City in August of 1776. During the Battle of Long Island, the leadership and actions of George Washington would save his army from capture and defeat and ultimately preserve the cause […]

  • Lawrence Disability Pride

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    Join the Kansas University Center on Disabilities for a celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act featuring an afternoon of education, empowerment, and community. Registration required to attend. Register to attend     This event is presented by the Kansas University Center on Disabilities

  • The Boundless Game: Soccer Stories from Across the Street to Around the World

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    Ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final, join author and historian Tim Bascom for a discussion on his new book, The Boundless Game: Soccer Stories from Across the Street to Around the World, which explores how soccer matters so much in our common, everyday lives, and how it brings the world closer together.   Limited […]

  • Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox ft. The Lost Keys

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    The Dole Institute, the Lied Center of Kansas, and the KU School of Music invite you to join us on Sunday, July 12, for Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox featuring The Lost Keys.     The Lost Keys are a family string band from Lawrence, KS. Headed by renowned fiddlers, artists, and multi-instrumentalists Tricia Spencer and Howard […]

  • Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox ft. Mire Pral

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    The Dole Institute, the Lied Center of Kansas, and the KU School of Music invite you to join us on Sunday, July 5, for Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox featuring Mire Pral's string Jazz music in the 30’s and 40’s styles of Django Reinhardt.

  • This Land is Your Land

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    Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Beverly Gage joins former Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan to discuss her new book, This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History, ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Limited copies of This Land is Your Land will be available for free. […]

  • KPR 105 Live from the Dole Institute ft. Switchgrass String Quartet + JBs Tacos

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    Join KPR 105 Live for a special performance featuring Dr. Susan Mayo and the Switchgrass String Quartet at the Dole Institute of Politics. Before their performance, enjoy food and refreshments from JBs Tacos, and family activities starting at 11:30 a.m. before the concerts begin at 1 p.m.     Dr. Susan Mayo has been part […]