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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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  • June 2023

  • Fri 30
    Featured June 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - July 2, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Landmark Activity Days

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

    Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole’s 100th […]

  • Mon 26
    Featured June 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Gumbo Coalition Film Screening with Janet Murguía | Free State Festival

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

    The Dole Institute will host the opening night film of the Free State Festival on Monday, June 26 at 7 p.m. with a screening of “Gumbo Coalition.” This documentary follows two visionary Civil Rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguía, as they work to empower African American and Latino American communities through three turbulent years […]

  • Mon 26
    Featured June 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Landmark Work Day

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

    Come watch Stan Herd and his team at work on our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn. Kids: contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole's 100th birthday […]

  • Fri 23
    Featured June 23, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - June 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Landmark Activity Days

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

    Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole’s 100th […]

  • Fri 16
    Featured June 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - June 18, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Landmark Activity Days

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

    Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole’s 100th […]

  • Fri 9
    Featured June 9, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Landmark Activity Days

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

    Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole’s 100th […]

  • Thu 8
    Featured June 8, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

    Russia’s continuing war in Ukraine: drones, high tech, and trenches

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

    Russia’s war on Ukraine began 16-months ago, with no end in sight. On 8 June, two scholars of war, Kevin Benson, Ph.D., Colonel, US Army (ret), and Prof. Chris Marsh, Ph.D., National Defense University, will present an updated assessment of the Russia-Ukraine war to date and offer their projections on how the war might progress. […]

  • Fri 2
    Featured June 2, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - June 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

    Landmark Activity Days

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

    Kids and families, come visit the Dole Institute for fun summer activities - scavenger hunts, crafts, games, etc. Including a special opportunity to contribute your own art to our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork! Your artwork will be laid into the earthwork in July and in place for our Landmark Celebration of Bob Dole's 100th […]

  • Thu 1
    Dr. Cameron Zinsou
    Featured June 1, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

    Dr. Cameron Zinsou: “Operation Dragoon: The Allied Invasion of Southern France in World War II”

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    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    “Operation Dragoon: The Allied Invasion of Southern France in World War II” Dr. Cameron Zinsou Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. Operation Dragoon (formerly Anvil) was one of the most contentious Allied operations undertaken during the Second World War. It was also the most successful amphibious assault of the conflict. This lecture reveals the […]

  • May 2023

  • Tue 30
    Featured May 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Blood Drive

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

    The Dole Institute is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, May 30. Appointments are not required but are preferred. Book your appointment today using Group Code EG22. Thanks to our partnership with the Community Blood Center of Kansas City.

  • Fri 26
    Featured May 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Landmark Work Day

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

    School’s out! The Artist is In! Join us Friday, May 26 to observe Stan Herd at work on our commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn. There will be activities and games for all ages inside and outside the Dole Institute galleries. Kids can contribute a drawing which will become part of […]

  • Thu 4
    Dr. Jonathan Abel
    Featured May 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

    Dr. Jonathan Abel: “The Invasions that Weren’t: French Efforts to Invade England 1740-1805”

    Event Category:
    • Ft. Leavenworth Series
    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
    Hybrid Event

    "The Invasions that Weren't: French Efforts to Invade England 1740-1805" Dr. Jonathan Abel Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 3 p.m. Between 1740 and 1815, France and England fought a Second Hundred Year War for hegemony in Europe and colonial spaces. During that period, France tried repeatedly to invade England, but its military could never manage […]

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