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SUMMARY:Desert Storm: High-Tech Wonders\, or Ingenuity and Elbow Grease?
DESCRIPTION:Desert Storm in January-February 1991 is known for its dazzling display of technological brilliance\, forecasting a so-called revolution in military affairs that promised the United States a cheap alternative to wars of the past.  The lop-sided victory over Iraqi forces in Kuwait in 1991 seemed to forecast a new American way of war that was cheap\, decisive\, and limited bloodshed—at least for American forces.  Showcasing high-tech weapon systems in a five-week air campaign which culminated with a 100-hour ground war\, the technology seemed overwhelming.  This talk examines the technology that went into the victory but asks whether this technology was as widespread as it appeared on television\, and what was the role of the post-Vietnam training revolution in leading to the overwhelming success. \nDr. Mark T. Gerges serves as the Deputy Director\, Department of Military History\, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He served twenty years in armor units\, taught history at the United States Military Academy at West Point and commanded a tank company during Operation Desert Storm.  He received his PhD from Florida State University and retired from the Army in 2004. He has taught at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College since 2002\, both in uniform and as a civilian faculty member. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/desert-storm-high-tech-wonders-or-ingenuity-and-elbow-grease/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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SUMMARY:The Counselors: Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
DESCRIPTION:In this edition of The Counselors\, attorneys and Dole Institute Visiting Fellows Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will debate whether the Electoral College—the means in which the United States elects a president—should be abolished. They’ll be joined a panel of expert witnesses to debate both sides of the issue. \nThis program will be moderated by Ava Levin\, SAB member and Discussion Group Coordinator\, who studies Political Science\, English\, and Spanish. \n  \n\n  \nFor the negative: \nEd Duckers is partner at Stoel Rives LLP and the head of the firm’s Litigation Practice in California and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He is a past chair of Stoel Rives’ Food and Agribusiness Industry Team. Ed will be leading the argument for the negative. \nTara Ross is nationally recognized for her expertise on the Electoral College. She is the author of Why We Need the Electoral College (2019)\, along with multiple other books about the Electoral College. Her children’s books include We Elect A President: The Story of our Electoral College (2016)\, She Fought Too: Stories of Revolutionary War Heroines (2019)\, and We Fought for Freedom: The Story of Our American Revolution. Her Prager University video\, Do You Understand the Electoral College?\, is Prager’s most-viewed video ever\, with more than 66 million views. \nTrent England is the executive director and founder of Save Our States and has also served as the executive vice president at think tanks in Washington state and Oklahoma and as a legal policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation in Washington\, D.C. He is the author of Why We Must Defend the Electoral College and a producer of the feature-length documentary\, Safeguard: An Electoral College Story. Trent earned a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law and a B.A. in government from Claremont McKenna College. \n  \nFor the affirmative:  \nPedro Irigonegaray is an attorney and partner at Irigonegaray\, Turney\, & Revenaugh. A trial lawyer since 1973\, Pedro is a former President of The Kansas Trial Lawyers Association\, a Fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow in The International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Pedro will be leading the argument for the affirmative. \nJeffrey D. Jackson is the James M. Concannon Dean and Professor of Law at Washburn University School of Law. Jackson received his B.B.A. in economics from Washburn University in 1989\, his J.D. from Washburn Law in 1992\, and his L.L.M. in Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center in 2003. He teaches Constitutional Law I & II as well as Constitutional History. \nLinsey Moddelmog is a Professor of Political Science at Washburn University\, where she has taught since 2009. She has done research in the area of electoral systems and representation in the U.S. and around the world. She is excited to return to the Dole Institute where she worked for several years while in graduate school at the University of Kansas.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-counselors-should-the-electoral-college-be-abolished/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ambassador Pjer Šimunović
DESCRIPTION:This Dole Forum will focus on Croatia’s experience in public diplomacy in the United States and examine key aspects of U.S.–Croatia bilateral cooperation. The discussion will also offer perspectives on current U.S. foreign policy and Croatia’s priorities. \n  \n\n  \nH.E. Pjer Šimunović is Croatia’s Ambassador to the United States since September 2017. Together with a career in journalism and academic research he served in various high-level positions in the Croatian Government\, in the fields of national security\, defense and diplomacy\, as Director of the Office of the National Security Council\, Ambassador to Israel\, Defense State Secretary in charge of defense policy\, National Coordinator for NATO and Assistant Foreign Minister in charge of international organizations and security\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy in Paris and Deputy Head of Department for Analysis at the Foreign Ministry. He worked as a journalist with the BBC World Service Radio in London\, with the magazine Europ in Paris\, and with the Croatian daily ‘Večernji list’ in Zagreb\, covering international affairs. A regular speaker on political and security issues at many conferences and seminars\, he is the author of a range of security studies and articles published in the leading international journals. Ambassador Šimunović holds an M.A. degree from the Department of War Studies\, King’s College London. He is decorated with the title of Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur de la République française. \nDr. Qëndrim R. Gashi is a mathematician and diplomat\, currently serving as a visiting professor at the University of Maryland\, College Park. From 2016 to 2021\, he was Kosovo’s Ambassador to France\, also covering Portugal\, Andorra\, and Monaco. Dr. Gashi has served in supervisory boards of various private and state institutions\, and think tanks\, and has received numerous  scholarships\, awards and honors – including the insignia of Commander of the French Legion of Honor in 2022. He holds a Ph.D. (2008) from the University of Chicago\, and M.A. St (2003) from the University of Cambridge\, and a Diploma (2002) from the University of Prishtina. He was the Spring 2023 Dole Fellow\, leading the series Building Democracy in the 21st Century.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/in-conversation-with-ambassador-pjer-simunovic/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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SUMMARY:High Stakes Leadership: A Leadership Case Study in Innovation\, Resiliency\, and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges that come with running a city that aims to grow in sustainable and strategic ways. A former anchor and reporter\, Mayor Wu has a unique perspective on public narrative and crisis leadership. \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayor Lily Wu was elected Mayor of Wichita\, Kansas in November 2023\, and was sworn in as the City of Wichita’s 103rd mayor on January 8\, 2024. Mayor Lily is the first woman elected to a full term in the largest city in Kansas. She is the first Asian American mayor in the state of Kansas. She has been a Wichitan since 1993\, when her family immigrated to Wichita from Guatemala. Mayor Lily was an award-winning local television journalist and is a proud alumna of Wichita Public Schools\, including Wichita High School East\, Wichita State University\, and the University of Hong Kong. As mayor\, she champions an inclusive vision for the entire city\, focusing on ensuring public safety\, strengthening the economy\, restoring trust in City Hall\, and building a united community.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/high-stakes-leadership-a-leadership-case-study-in-innovation-resiliency-and-impact/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Tribute to Veterans Gala
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for this event can now be made online. If you prefer\, you can make your reservation by calling the Dole Institute at (785) 864-4900 or by emailing us at doleinstitute@ku.edu.\nReserve your spot →\n  \nThe 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 9\, 2025. \nFeaturing a “Salute to Veterans” from members of the University of Kansas Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and live music from the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra\, the evening brings together community members to celebrate veterans and their families for the service they provided to our country. \nAdmission is free\, however a reservation is required to be made by Wednesday\, Oct. 22. You can submit a registration online by clicking the link below. You can also call the Institute at (785) 864-4900\, or email us at doleinstitute@ku.edu. \nReserve your spot
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-2025-tribute-to-veterans-gala/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Integrating the U.S. Army in the Early 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:The integration of the U.S. Armed Forces signifies one of the many adaptations the U.S. military conducted during the Second World War when it came to combat power and reconstitution. As of early 1945\, the U.S. Army fielded integrated units as a result of the attrition on the Western Front\, but shortly thereafter returned to a segregated force. Attritional losses in the Korean War forced the Army to join its fellow services in following Executive Order 9981\, issued in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman\, that effectively integrated the Armed Forces. This talk will examine the ways the U.S. military adapted to the combat power demands\, which ultimately increased lethality in two different wars. \n  \n\n  \nDr. Amanda M. Nagel earned her PhD from the University of Mississippi\, specializing in U.S.History and Global Conflict. She has taught at the University of Mississippi\, Winona State University (MN)\, the United States Military Academy at West Point\, and the School of Advanced Military Studies before coming to the Command and General Staff College’sDepartment of Military History. Her research centers on race\, war\, empire\, masculinity\, and citizenship in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. She is currently revising a manuscript examining African American soldiers in the Spanish-American\, Philippine-American\, and First World Wars for the University of Virginia Press\, forthcoming in 2026. She also is a contributor to a collection of essays titled\, Race\, Reconstruction\, and Politics at Old West Point\, published with UVA Press in 2024. She has presented at multiple conferences\, given public talks at the National WWI Museum in Kansas City\, and frequently works with Army University Press’s Editorial Board. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/integrating-the-u-s-army-in-the-early-20th-century/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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SUMMARY:The Midterm Election\, One Year Out
DESCRIPTION:The groundwork already is being laid for highly consequential 2026 midterm elections\, as the two parties jockey over congressional redistricting\, controversies over the Trump agenda\, political violence and Democrats’ search for a unifying message. We examine all the elements one year out. \n  \n\n  \nJerry Seib has been a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for almost 45 years. He served as the Journal’s Executive Washington Editor and wrote the weekly “Capital Journal” column for 29 years. He also reported from the Middle East for the Journal in the mid-1980s\, covered the White House\, has moderated three presidential debates\, and interviewed every president since Ronald Reagan. \nFor more than 25 years\, Amy Walter has built a reputation as an accurate\, objective\, and insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. One of Washington’s Most Powerful Women in 2023 & 2021\, she is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter\, where she provides analysis of the issues\, trends and events that shape the political environment. A contributor to the PBS NewsHour\, she provides weekly political analysis for the popular “Politics Monday” segment and is a featured contributor for their Election and Convention special coverage events. She is also a regular Sunday panelist on NBC’s Meet the Press and CNN’s Inside Politics and appears frequently on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News Channel. From 2017 until early 2021\, Walter was the host of the weekly nationally syndicated program Politics with Amy Walter on The Takeaway from WNYC and PRX. She’s also the former political director of ABC News. Amy was an inaugural fellow at the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago\, where she now serves on the Board of Advisors. She graduated summa cum laude from Colby College\, earned an honorary degree as a Doctor of Letters\, and serves as a Trustee to the Board.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-midterm-election-one-year-out/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000
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SUMMARY:KUCCO Annual Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join KU Center for Community Outreach and the Dole Institute of Politics for our annual Trunk or Treat! Located in the parking lot of the Dole Institute of Politics\, all are welcome to join us for games\, activities\, and candy! Come in your best costume for a scary good time!
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/trunkortreat2025/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
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SUMMARY:Democracy for Daisies with the Dole Institute of Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun\, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. \nRegister on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/democracy-for-daisies-with-the-dole-institute-of-politics/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T173000
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SUMMARY:Journalism and Civic Engagement: Is There a Connection and Should There Be?
DESCRIPTION:In a world where “fake news” seems to be a permanent part of our lexicon and where individuals don’t always agree on facts\, what role should the media play in civic engagement? Does the fourth estate have a duty in our system of checks and balances? In this conversation with two accomplished journalists\, we’ll consider how storytelling\, fact-checking\, and mass media are changing\, and whether reporting the news and reporters on newsmakers should be connected to civic engagement.  \n  \n\n  \nJohn Holt anchors Fox 4 News at 5\, 6\, and 9 p.m. at Fox 4 Kansas City. He also hosts the weekly public affairs show “4 The People\,” co-hosts “KC Endzone” during the Chiefs’ season\, and is a special projects reporter. John graduated from the University of Kansas Schools of Journalism and Law. \nMary Sanchez is a national syndicated columnist with Tribune Content Agency and a familiar face and voice in Kansas City media. Sanchez’s contributions include time as the senior reporter for Kansas City PBS and a metro columnist for The Kansas City Star\, member of the Star’s editorial board\, in addition to her years spent reporting on race\, class\, criminal justice and educational issues. She’s a frequent moderator for important civic conversations hosted by American Public Square\, also serving on the organization’s board. APS seeks to build community through civil\, fact-based discourse. Sanchez is a mentor with Report for America\, pairing with early career journalists as they enter the profession and has written columns for the Poynter Institute\, helping others to report deeper and with nuance on issues of race\, ethnicity\, immigration\, and culture wars\, especially within politics. Sanchez is a native of Kansas City and has also lived in Mexico\, the country of her father’s birth.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/journalism-and-civic-engagement-is-there-a-connection-and-should-there-be/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T111500
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing in America
DESCRIPTION:Fueled by high home prices and rents\, a limited supply of affordable homes\, and persistent regulatory and financing hurdles\, families across the nation are finding it harder than ever to secure safe\, decent\, and affordable housing. Millions of American families spend more than half their income on housing\, while entry-level homeownership remains out of reach for many—a reality that threatens economic stability and upward mobility. \nAs local\, state\, and federal policymakers scramble to respond\, the question of what works has become urgent. The challenge is amplified by the need for solutions that not only increase housing production but also preserve existing affordable homes and help families with insufficient incomes cover high housing costs. \nJoin us at the Dole Institute as our two visiting fellows break down what’s at stake and why housing policy will remain a defining issue for years to come at every level of government. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center. \n  \n\n  \nMichael Kelley is a senior director at BPC Action. Before joining in 2021\, he held several senior roles at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\, advising top officials on congressional and intergovernmental affairs. He previously served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director to Rep. Marlin Stutzman and as a legislative assistant to Rep. Steve Buyer. Kelley also brings experience from the Natural Products Association\, Mayer Brown\, and the Moffett Group. A Virginia native\, he holds a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia. \nAndy Winkler is managing director of housing and infrastructure at BPC\, where he leads the Housing Council and Task Force on Disaster Response Reform. Since joining BPC in 2015\, he has worked on infrastructure\, senior housing\, and housing finance reform. Previously\, he was director of housing finance policy at the American Action Forum. Winkler holds a B.A. from the University of Missouri.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/affordable-housing-in-america/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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SUMMARY:Why the Armenian Genocide Still Matters
DESCRIPTION:Over a century later\, the 1915 Armenian Genocide continues to offer us many insights about human rights\, competing national interests\, and the role of history in identity and narrative-building. \nJoin Dole Institute senior archivist and head of collections Sarah Gard\, historian Alice Kelikian\, and journalist Michael Bobelian for a conversation inspired by the Dole Institute’s original exhibit\, “Dole & Dr. K\,” that builds on the stories of loss and recovery turned advocacy for Armenia. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the KU Center for Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies. \n  \n\n  \nSarah Gard\, C.A.\, serves as the Dole Institute’s senior archivist and head of collections. In her role\, she preserves and provides access to the Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections—one of the largest congressional archives in the United States. She holds a B.A. in art history from the University of Mary Washington and an M.S.I.S. with a specialization in archives and records enterprise from the University of Texas at Austin. Sarah is also an active member of the Association of Centers for the Study of Congress and the Congressional Papers Section of the Society of American Archivists. \nAlice Kelikian is an associate professor of history at Brandeis University working on Italian culture and cinema. She took her first degree at Princeton University and got her doctorate at the University of Oxford. Kelikian is also the daughter of Dr. Hampar Kelikian\, the Armenian surgeon Senator Bob Dole credited with his mental and physical recovery after World War II. \nMichael Bobelian is an award-winning author\, lawyer\, and journalist who has written about and discussed human rights\, the Supreme Court\, and legal affairs for outlets like the Washington Post\, Los Angeles Times\, Forbes.com\, C-SPAN\, and NPR. A graduate of the University of Michigan Business and Law schools and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism\, he is the author of two books\, including Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the Century-Long Struggle for Justice. Bobelian also served as the Dole Archives Fellow for Armenian Advocacy in 2018\, and his research was the foundation for the “Dole & Dr. K” exhibit.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/why-the-armenian-genocide-still-matters/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T173000
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SUMMARY:Democracy for Juniors with the Dole Institute of Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun\, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. \nRegister on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/democracy-for-juniors-with-the-dole-institute-of-politics/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T201228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T144633Z
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Constitution Day Program: Healthcare in the U.S. Constitution
DESCRIPTION:In observation of Constitution Day\, Dole Institute associate director Dr. Barbara Ballard\, and attorney and Student Advisory Board alum Jesse Burbank will be in conversation with I. Glenn Cohen\, the James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School\, about the intersection of healthcare policy and the U.S. Constitution\, including discussions on Medicare and Medicaid\, Obamacare\, abortion\, gender-related medical treatment\, and the future of healthcare. \nThe Dole Institute’s Constitution Day Program is made possible by the support of longtime Friend of the Dole Institute\, Mark P. Johnson. \n  \n\n  \nDr. Barbara Ballard is senior associate director at the Dole Institute\, where she leads civic engagement and leadership programs. She has served at the University of Kansas since 1980 and teaches in education and gender studies. A Kansas House Representative since 1992\, she is the Democratic Caucus Chair and serves on key committees. She is also a former president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. \n\nJesse Burbank earned his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Kansas in 2017. He was a member of the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board\, and he served as Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy’s research assistant during his senior year. Jesse earned his law degree with honors from Harvard Law School in 2020\, and worked in private practice after law school at the law firm Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago before joining the U.S. Army JAG Corps in late 2022. He is now a Captain in the U.S. Army\, serving as a criminal trial attorney in the Military District of Washington\, DC. He was previously a federal prosecutor in the District of Kansas and a Special Victims’ Counsel at Fort Riley\, representing survivors of sexual assault and related offenses throughout the military justice process. \n\nProf. I. Glenn Cohen is the Deputy Dean and James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and serves as the Faculty Director\, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology & Bioethics. He is one of the world’s leading experts on the intersection of bioethics and the law\, as well as health law. He also teaches civil procedure. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. He has spoken to NATO on biotechnology and human enhancement\, addressed the OECD and members of the US and the Korean Congress on medical AI policy\, and advised then- U.S. Vice President Harris on reproductive rights. He has provided bioethical advising and consulting to some of the largest healthcare companies in the world including Bayer\, Otsuka\, and Illumina. He has given grand rounds and lectured to medical and industry conferences across the world. His work has been frequently covered by or appeared in media venues such as PBS\, NPR\, ABC\, NBC\, CBS\, CNN\, the New York Times\, The Washington Post\, the Boston Globe. He is the author of more than 300 articles and leading law\, medicine\, and science journals and the author\, co-author\, editor\, or co-editor of more than 20 books. Prof. Cohen’s current projects relate to medical AI\, mobile health and other health information technologies\, abortion\, reproduction/reproductive technology\, the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs\, research ethics\, organ transplantation\, rationing in law and medicine\, health policy\, FDA law\, translational medicine\, medical tourism and many other topics
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-2025-constitution-day-program-healthcare-in-the-u-s-constitution/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250904T164732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T153813Z
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SUMMARY:Bipartisan Consensus Building: Making Public Policy Work for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Kansas State Representatives Laura Williams (R) and Brandon Woodard (D) are a unique team. They previously ran against each other for public office\, but are now both elected officials in the Kansas House of Representatives who work together on a broad spectrum of policy issues. In this session\, we’ll hear about their bipartisan public policy work\, how they approach problem-solving\, and why they work so well together. \n  \n\n  \nRep. Laura Williams (R) serves in the Kansas House of Representatives\, representing her childhood city\, Lenexa\, Kansas. She serves on Commerce\, Financial Institution & Pensions Committees and the Joint Committee on Fiduciary Financial Institutions Oversight. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee. With a degree from the University of Kansas\, Laura dove headfirst into the world of business as an independent contractor developing marketing strategies for small to medium-sized businesses. But that was just the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. In 2017\, she co-founded a Creative Agency with her husband that continues to thrive today. Now serving her second term in office\, Laura is using her experience and passion for entrepreneurship to drive legislative priorities that remove barriers for business owners\, create affordable access to childcare\, and lower the cost of living for Kansas families. She currently serves as Chair of the Kansas Republican House Campaign Committee. She has served on the Community Council for She Should Run\, a non-partisan organization helping break barriers for women to consider running for elected office. She is an alumnae of the BILLD 2024 for Council of State Governments\, American Council of Young Political Leaders Canada 2024\, and Emerging Leader 2023 Class of GOPAC. Laura is married to her husband\, Kyle Williams and celebrated their tenth year of marriage this past May. She has 2 children\, Eloise and Sullivan. \nRep. Brandon Woodard (D) is a passionate community organizer\, dedicated advocate\, and proud lifelong Kansan who represents the 108th District in the Kansas House of Representatives\, covering parts of Lenexa\, Olathe\, and Overland Park. With deep roots in his community and a fierce commitment to public service\, Brandon has become a leading voice for human rights\, economic justice\, and a more equitable Kansas for all. As House Democratic Leader\, elected by his colleagues in 2024\, Brandon is critical in shaping the legislative agenda\, advancing progressive policies\, and strategizing on key issues impacting Kansans.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/bipartisan-consensus-building-making-public-policy-work-for-everyone/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250307T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T143228Z
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SUMMARY:Tanks and Trenches: Armored Warfare in WWI
DESCRIPTION:The tank was one of the most iconic weapons of the 20th century. While it was a dominate weapon on the battlefields of Europe and the Middle East from World War II and beyond\, its origins were deeply tied to the realities of the Western Front of the Great War This lecture will examine how the need to overcome the defensive power of trench warfare led to the creation of the tank and why\, despite many technological advances in tank design throughout the war\,  the battlefield performance of armored warfare during the conflict was quite mixed. \nDr. Richard S. Faulkner is a Professor of Military History and has taught at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) for over 21 years. He served 23 years in the U.S. Army and commanded a tank company in the 1st Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm.  He is the author of The School of Hard Knocks: Combat Leadership in the American Expeditionary Forces (Texas A&M Press\, 2012)\, which was the recipient of the Society for Military History’s 2013 Distinguished Book Award. His second book\, Pershing’s Crusaders: The American Soldier in World War I (University Press of Kansas\, 2017) received the World War I Association’s 2017 Norman B. Tomlinson\, Jr. Prize for the best work of history in English on World War One\, the Organization of American Historians’ 2017 Richard W. Leopold Prize\, and the Army Historical Foundation’s 2017 Excellence in U.S. Army History Book Award. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/tanks-and-trenches-armored-warfare-in-wwi/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T204100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T153820Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Research\, Policy Solutions and Civic Engagement into Results for Kansas Women
DESCRIPTION:United WE has been breaking down barriers to women’s economic growth and leadership since 1991. The “think and do” tank’s nonpartisan\, research-backed approach has driven meaningful change across the nation\, proving that when women succeed\, communities and economies flourish. Kansas in particular has been fertile ground for United WE’s policy agenda\, including increasing access to childcare\, occupational licensing reform\, fostering women’s entrepreneurship and growing the civic leadership bench with women interested in serving their communities. \n  \n\n  \nJoni Wickham is a former Chief of Staff to Kansas City\, Missouri\, Mayor Sly James\, and previously worked with the American Federation of Teachers\, the Missouri Department of Transportation\, and in the office of Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. A recipient of the 2019 University of Missouri Truman School of Public Affairs Mel Carnahan Public Service Award\, she was also named to the Kansas City Business Journal’s prestigious Class of 2023 Women Who Mean Business. \nWendy Doyle is a leading advocate for women’s economic and civic advancement\, serving as president and CEO of United WE. Over the past decade\, she has driven impactful policy change through research\, advocacy\, and initiatives like the Appointments Project. Wendy regularly advises policymakers\, testifies before legislatures\, and champions reforms in equal pay\, childcare\, paid leave\, and more. Her leadership has earned numerous honors\, including the Missouri Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement award and induction into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame. She holds a B.A. from Rockhurst University.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/turning-research-policy-solutions-and-civic-engagement-into-results-for-kansas-women/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250902T142125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T165500Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Our Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Dole Fellow Karen Willey for a bipartisan conversation with legislative members of the Water Program Task Force. Kansas State Sen. Kenny Titus (R) and State Rep. Lindsay Vaughn (D) are two members of the 16-member panel\, which will produce its first report by the end of January 2026. \nThe Water Program Task Force was by Kansas House Bill 2172 (2025) to examine policy solutions in response to Kansas’ current and future water supply\, assess potential impacts on the state’s economy\, and consider funding efforts for related special projects. Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2172 in March 2025 having received overwhelming bipartisan support during consideration in the state legislature. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the KU Honors Program. \n  \n\n  \nKaren Willey serves as the Douglas County\, Kansas Commissioner for District 3. Dr. Willey holds a BA in Environmental Studies and a PhD in Geography\, both from KU. She works as a nonprofit consultant through Futureful\, a local company providing organizational health and fundraising support to health\, housing\, and human services organizations in urban Kansas City. She leverages this social impact work along with her science and entrepreneurship experience in crafting grounded local policy. \nSen. Kenny Titus was born and raised in Great Bend\, Kansas\, and attended Kansas State University where he received BS degrees in Journalism and History and a MA in History\, along with a JD from the University of Kansas School of Law. Kenny has worked as a public service attorney for the Kansas Department of Transportation\, Kansas Attorney General\, and Kansas Department of Agriculture\, where he dealt extensively with the state’s water law issues\, and he taught water law as an adjunct professor for the University of Kansas School of Law. He currently resides near Manhattan and represents the 51st District in the Kansas House\, which includes Pottawatomie\, Wabaunsee\, and Riley Counties and serves on the House Water Committee. \nRep. Lindsay Vaughn is a Kansas State Representative serving District 22 in Overland Park\, where she was born and raised. Lindsay is the Ranking member of the House Water Committee and is focused on developing policy and working with stakeholders across Kansas to build nonpartisan coalitions aimed at sustainable water use. As the youngest woman in the Kansas Legislature\, Rep. Vaughn is also dedicated to elevating the voices of young Kansans and advocating for future generations. To her legislative work\, she brings diverse experiences in nonprofit and volunteer management as well as grassroots community organizing. Lindsay is active in her local community and serves on the board of Heartland Conservation Alliance\, a land trust dedicated to stewarding the Blue River watershed.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/water-for-our-future/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T213308Z
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SUMMARY:Kansas Court of Appeals Constitution Day Hearings
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Constitution Day\, the Kansas Court of Appeals will be hearing oral arguments in two cases at the Dole Institute on Tuesday\, September 16 at 10 a.m. Learn more about docket and case information by visiting the Kansas Court of Appeals website → \nCommemorated annually throughout the nation\, Constitution Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution in September 1787. Learn more about the Dole Institute’s Constitution Day celebrations →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/kansas-court-of-appeals-constitution-day-hearings/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250729T143806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211527Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy for Cadettes with the Dole Institute of Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun\, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. \nRegister on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/democracy-for-cadettes-with-the-dole-institute-of-politics/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri":MAILTO:customercare@gsksmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T203909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T153825Z
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SUMMARY:Transformational Leadership: Exhausting and Exhilarating
DESCRIPTION:Former Kansas City Mayor Sly James took office after an economic downturn and at a moment when civic pride was nonexistent. Through a systems-thinking approach to governance\, strategic community engagement\, and data-informed decision-making\, Mayor James’ administration led the city through a renaissance that transformed everything from the city’s skyline to its sense of self. Mayor James will talk about his time in office\, his leadership style and explain why transforming his hometown was both exhausting and exhilarating. \n  \n\n  \nJoni Wickham is a former Chief of Staff to Kansas City\, Missouri\, Mayor Sly James\, and previously worked with the American Federation of Teachers\, the Missouri Department of Transportation\, and in the office of Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. A recipient of the 2019 University of Missouri Truman School of Public Affairs Mel Carnahan Public Service Award\, she was also named to the Kansas City Business Journal’s prestigious Class of 2023 Women Who Mean Business. \nSly James is a former mayor of Kansas City\, Missouri\, known for leading the city’s transformation through major initiatives like a new airport terminal\, a modern streetcar line\, and North America’s first “Smart City” project. A Marine Corps veteran and successful trial attorney\, he also championed universal pre-K and diversity in the legal profession\, founding the award-winning KCMBA Diversity Initiative. His leadership earned numerous honors\, including the American Graduate Champion of Education and Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers\, Dreamers\, and Drivers. Sly is also an author of two books focused on civic leadership and opportunity.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/transformational-leadership-exhausting-and-exhilarating/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20251211T154310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T154310Z
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SUMMARY:FALL 2025 | Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Public Service
DESCRIPTION:Dole Fellow\, bestselling author\, and political consultant Joni Wickham examines topics in local governance\, including mayoral and representative leadership\, public advocacy\, and local policymaking in her Fall 2025 Discussion Groups series\, Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines of Public Service.” \nLearn more about her Discussion Groups series by visiting her Fellow profile.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/fall-2025-leadership-lessons-from-the-front-lines-of-public-service/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250729T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T211547Z
UID:8329-1757352600-1757358000@doleinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Democracy for Brownies with the Dole Institute of Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join GSKSMO at the Dole Institute of Politics for a fun\, interactive learning experience about the branches of American government and how they work together to form our democracy. \nRegister on the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri website →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/democracy-for-brownies-with-the-dole-institute-of-politics/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri":MAILTO:customercare@gsksmo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T134642Z
UID:8392-1757012400-1757017800@doleinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Church and State
DESCRIPTION:With Catholics assuming prominent roles in Washington\, and a new American Pope in place in the Vatican\, a look at how Catholic thought is impacting the public debate. \n  \n\n  \nJerry Seib has been a journalist with The Wall Street Journal for almost 45 years. He served as the Journal’s Executive Washington Editor and wrote the weekly “Capital Journal” column for 29 years. He also reported from the Middle East for the Journal in the mid-1980s\, covered the White House\, has moderated three presidential debates\, and interviewed every president since Ronald Reagan. \nJames V. Grimaldi is executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter\, a 60-year-old award-winning nonprofit news organization independent of the Catholic Church and based in Kansas City\, Mo. A multiple Pulitzer Prize winner and former investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post\, Grimaldi is a native of Kansas City\, Missouri\, and a graduate of the University of Missouri Journalism School and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He has an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Creighton University and was named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus at the University of Missouri. His relationship with NCR began when he was a student at Kansas City’s Jesuit-run Rockhurst High School. Grimaldi\, who has two grown sons\, lives in Washington\, D.C. with his wife\, two dogs and three cats. \nAshley McGuire is a Senior Fellow with The Catholic Association. Her writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, USA TODAY\, TIME\, Newsweek\, First Things\, RealClearPolitics\, the New York Post\, and The Huffington Post\, among others\, and she has appeared on CNN\, Fox News\, PBS\, and most major television networks. In March of 2013\, Ashley traveled to Rome to cover the papal conclave and provided live commentary for major news outlets like CNN International and the BBC. In April of 2014\, she traveled to Geneva to testify at the United Nations in defense of the Holy See. She is a recipient of the Phillips Foundation Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship and the Susan B. Anthony List’s Young Pro-Life Leader award. She lives in the Washington\, D.C. area\, with her husband and five children.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/church-and-state/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dole Institute of Politics":MAILTO:doleinstitute@ku.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250418T201822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T174204Z
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SUMMARY:The Musket Problem: Technology and Military Innovation in the French Army 1700-1815
DESCRIPTION:In 1700\, the French army adopted the musket with attached socket bayonet\, but it took over a century for it to master the new art of war that the technology brought about. Exploring why explains the challenges new technologies present to militaries and illustrates how they adapt to them. \nDr. Jonathan Abel is an Associate Professor of Military History at the US Army Command and General Staff College\, where he teaches courses on French history as well as Greece and Rome\, and wargaming. He received his PhD from the Military History Center at the University of North Texas in 2014\, and he is the author of several works on the eighteenth-century French army. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/the-musket-problem-technology-and-military-innovation-in-the-french-army-1700-1815/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dole Institute of Politics":MAILTO:doleinstitute@ku.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250811T204345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T213356Z
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SUMMARY:September 11\, 2001: The Day That Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of the anniversary of the September 11\, 2001\, attacks\, the Dole Institute will be displaying a special memorial poster exhibit\, “September 11\, 2001: The Day That Changed the World\,” developed by the 9/11 Memorial Museum with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  \nThe exhibit reviews the events of the day\, highlights personal experiences\, and invites reflections from all patrons. Guests can also view the Institute’s permanent September 11 Memorial in Hansen Hall\, featuring two original beams from World Trade Center Tower 1.  \nPlan your visit to the Dole Institute’s Museum & Galleries →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/september-11-2001-the-day-that-changed-the-world/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T123038
CREATED:20250307T192622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T174059Z
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SUMMARY:Whiz Kids at War: Data Analysis and America’s War in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:The Vietnam War was not just America’s first televised war\, it was the nation’s first computerized war. The conflict’s hybrid character created a fragmented battlespace that was defined by a lack of front lines\, the comingling of friendly and enemy forces\, and a patchwork of political and military control. Data collection and analysis thus became a cornerstone of the American war in Southeast Asia\, one that held great promise for assessing and fighting a “war without fronts” but fell far short of expectations. \nMartin G. Clemis is an associate professor in the Department of Military History at the Command and General Staff College. He is the author of The Control War: The Struggle for South Vietnam\, 1968-1975 (University of Oklahoma Press\, 2018)\, and a contributing author in Beyond the Quagmire: New Interpretations of the Vietnam Conflict (University of North Texas Press\, 2019)\, Drawdowns: The American Way of Postwar (New York University Press\, 2017)\, and War and Geography: The Spatiality of Organized Mass Violence (Ferdinand Schoningh\, 2017). Martin has had articles published in Army History and Small Wars and Insurgencies. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/whiz-kinds-at-war-data-analysis-and-americas-war-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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SUMMARY:Discover with Dole: Celebrating Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special 4th of July-themed Discover with Dole from June 24 to July 6! These free\, family-friendly activities and crafts in our Museum & Galleries allow children of all ages to learn about this important date in our nation’s history through scavenger hunts\, trivia\, coloring\, and much more. Plus\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the life and legacy of one of Kansas’ greatest sons\, Robert J. Dole\, and experience the beauty of the Dole Institute during the summer. \n  \n\nMuseum & Gallery Hours\n\nThe Dole Institute’s Museum & Galleries are open daily between June 24 and July 6 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, including special hours on June 30 and July 4. All programs are free and open to the public. Learn more about the Institute’s Museum & Galleries →
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/discover-with-dole-celebrating-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Activities
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SUMMARY:No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II
DESCRIPTION:From their landing on Omaha Beach during Operation Overlord to the fierce battles in the Battle of the Bulge\, the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division – currently stationed at Fort Riley\, KS\, and known as the Big Red One – continuously adapted to the evolving battlefield conditions throughout Europe in World War II. \nAs the world reflects on the 81st anniversary of D-Day\, retired U.S. Army Colonel Gregory Fontenot\, author of No Sacrifice Too Great: The 1st Infantry Division in World War II\, will join retired U.S. Army Ranger and University of Kansas Professor Adrian R. Lewis to discuss the Division’s WWII history\, highlighting the experiences and stories of individual members of the Big Red One. \n  \n\n  \nAdrian R. Lewis is the David B. Pittaway Professor of Military History at the University of Kansas\, Lawrence. He has extensively researched and written on war\, military affairs\, and the U.S. Armed Forces\, teaching courses on World War II\, the Cold War\, the Korean War\, the Vietnam War\, and recent military operations. His notable publications include The American Culture of War and Omaha Beach: A Flawed Victory. Prof. Lewis has taught at prestigious institutions like the U.S. Military Academy and the University of California\, Berkeley. He earned degrees from UC Berkeley\, the University of Michigan\, Southern Illinois University\, and the University of Chicago. A retired soldier\, he served in various infantry divisions and has experience in Korea\, Alaska\, Panama\, and Germany. \n  \nGregory Fontenot is a retired Colonel of the U.S. Army. He is currently a consultant on threat emulation for Army experimentation and a working historian. He was lead author of On Point: The US Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom published by Command General and Staff College Press and is the author of The 1st Infantry Division and the US Army Transformed: Road to Victory in Desert Storm\, 1970–1991\, winner of the 2017 Army Historical Foundation award for Unit History\, as well as Loss and Redemption at St. Vith: The 7th Armored Division in the Battle of the Bulge.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/no-sacrifice-too-great-the-1st-infantry-division-in-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dole Forum
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SUMMARY:Beyond Lend-Lease: The American Military Mission to China\, 1941-1945
DESCRIPTION:China’s War with Japan began in 1937 with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident near Beijing.  While diplomatic and economic means were used to support the Chinese for several years\, it was not until the 10th of October 1941 that an American military mission to support Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek (Jiang Jieshi) was established.  Brigadier General John M. Magruder\, an officer with significant experience in China\, led a small team of U.S. Army specialists in coordinating the delivery\, onward movement\, and utilization of military supplies and equipment provided under the Lend Lease program.  This effort preceded the official declaration of war against Japan by the United States. This vital mission was a precursor to General Joseph S. Stilwell’s assignment as chief of staff to Chiang\, commander of all US forces\, and the establishment of the China-Burma-India Theater. \nDr. Geoff Babb was commissioned from Bowdoin College in Brunswick\, Maine in 1973 as a US Army Military Intelligence Officer. After serving in the Defense Intelligence Agency as a ground forces analyst\, he was assigned to Monterey\, California\, Hong Kong\, and Beijing for language and area studies. He was then assigned to Joint and Army Headquarters in Hawaii. In 1991\, he joined the Command and General Staff College faculty at Fort Leavenworth. After retiring from the military\, he earned a Masters in East Asian Languages and Cultures\, and a Doctorate in History from the University of Kansas. He has published numerous book chapters and articles on China and Asia. He currently serves as a professor in the Department of Military History. \nThe Ft. Leavenworth Series is an annual roster of lectures focusing on significant historical events\, usually with an emphasis on military history. Each lecture is presented by faculty from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth\, Kansas. Established by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1881\, the CGSC is the graduate college for U.S. Army and sister service officers. The esteemed faculty and guests of the CGSC provide unique and captivating insights into the history of military conflict from the ancient to the modern ages at the Dole Institute of Politics. \n  \n\n  \nThe opinions expressed herein are those of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College or any other governmental agency.
URL:https://doleinstitute.org/event/beyond-lend-lease-the-american-military-mission-to-china-1941-1945/
LOCATION:The Dole Institute of Politics\, 2350 Petefish Drive\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ft. Leavenworth Series
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