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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  • Community Blood Drive at the Dole Institute

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    You don't have to dress up in a cape to be a lifesaver. Join the Dole Institute of Politics and the Community Blood Center for a blood drive on Friday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about donating blood and view donor eligibility requirements on the Community Blood Center's website. Schedule […]

  • Jomini and the Foundations of Modern War

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    Antoine-Henri Jomini was a foundational 19th-century military theorist whose approach to warfare sought to define universal principles of strategy and tactics. His emphasis on geometric concepts like interior lines of operation, massing combat power at decisive points, and the critical importance of logistics remains highly relevant today. In the contemporary security environment, Jomini's structured principles […]

  • The Counselors: Should Cities Impose Rent Control to Create Affordable Housing?

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    In this edition of The Counselors, attorneys and Dole Institute Visiting Fellows Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will resolve whether cities should impose rent control to create affordable housing. They'll be joined by a panel of expert witnesses to examine both sides of the issue.     Ed Duckers is partner at Stoel Rives LLP and the […]

  • The 2026 Tribute to Veterans Gala

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    The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics invites you to join us in celebrating veterans of our armed forces at the annual Tribute to Veterans Gala on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Featuring a “Salute to Veterans” from members of the University of Kansas Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and live music from the Moonlight Serenade […]

  • Congress from the Inside

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    Dole Fellow Dr. Colleen Shogan is joined by J.T. Jezierski, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), to explore how governing and policymaking work in the nation's federal legislative bodies.     Dr. Colleen Shogan served as the 11th Archivist of the United States – the first woman to be nominated by […]

  • Neptune and Mars: Napoleonic Maritime Strategy, 1803-1807

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    This lecture addresses the maritime strategy of both Great Britain and France as war resumed between these two powers, principally at sea, in 1803. The lecture is at the strategic, and sometimes operational, level and traces both empires as they used the sea as a medium to gain advantage over each other. Strategies of blockade, […]

  • 2026 Post Election Conference: Kansas Panel

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    Recap the campaign. Analyze the results. See what's next. Join us this fall for the Kansas panel of the Dole Institute's 2026 Post Election Conference. Held biennially after midterm and general elections, the conference brings together journalists, practitioners, and experts to dive into campaigns in Kansas and throughout the country, and see what the results […]

  • 2026 Post Election Conference: National Panel

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    Recap the campaign. Analyze the results. See what's next. Join Dole Institute Visiting Fellow Jerry Seib for the National Panel of the Dole Institute's 2026 Post Election Conference. Held biennially after midterm and general elections, the conference brings together journalists, practitioners, and experts to dive into campaigns in Kansas and throughout the country, and see […]