The Dole Institute

Impersonator to revisit Truman presidency
June 17, 2008
A Harry Truman impersonator will appear at the Dole Institute of Politics on July 16 to discuss Truman’s presidential decisions and experiences. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
Attorney to speak about property rights
J-W Staff Reports
May 25, 2008
Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Timothy Sandefur will speak on property rights at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dole Institute of Politics.
Injured vet accepts Dole honor
Soldier lost 3 limbs during war in Iraq
By Erin Castaneda
May 3, 2008
Life’s struggles can turn into the most meaningful life lessons. U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Lammers, 26, had been one of his dad’s “best teachers,” said Gary Lammers, a high school principal in Olathe.
Former anchor delivers Dole Lecture
Brokaw shares news, views at KU
By Jonathan Kealing
April 11, 2008
When Tom Brokaw took the stage at the Dole Institute of Politics Thursday, he made a point to compliment the Kansas Jayhawks for their victory Monday night before talking about anything else. “I have four words for you: Mario Chalmers for President,” the well-known TV journalist joked.
6News video: Brokaw gives Dole lecture
April 10, 2008
A captive audience filled the Dole Institute of Politics this afternoon for a very special guest.
Political spouses’ roles examined
J-W Staff Reports
April 3, 2008
If you wonder what it would be like to be the woman behind the man — or the man behind the woman — in a political power couple, an event tonight at Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics is for you.
6News video: Dole Institute director back at work
March 31, 2008
After spending six months running the presidential campaign for Senator Fred Thompson, followed by nearly two months recovering from that work, Bill Lacy returns to the Dole Institute today.
Dole Institute director proud of campaign accomplishments
By Jonathan Kealing
March 31, 2008
Bill Lacy set his alarm for 7 a.m. Monday, the first time in seven weeks it had even been used at all. It was his first day back on the job at Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics, and it wouldn’t be good to be late.
Brokaw to give Dole Lecture
By Jonathan Kealing
March 29, 2008
Well-known journalist and author Tom Brokaw will deliver this year’s Dole Lecture, the Dole Institute of Politics announced Friday. This will be Brokaw’s first trip back to Lawrence since he served as emcee for the dedication of the institute in 2003.
6News video: Brokaw to give Dole Lecture
March 28, 2008
Well-known TV journalist and renowned author Tom Brokaw will deliver this year's Dole Lecture on the KU campus.
Veterans on a mission to inform
By Mike Belt
March 28, 2008
The Iraqi army has its first major test in Basra, where it recently launched an offensive against radical Shia militias, a group of veterans visiting Lawrence on Thursday said.
6News video: Veterans speak at Dole Institute
March 27, 2008
Several Iraq war veterans made their way to Lawrence today, stopping at KU's Dole Institute of Politics.
Panel to discuss political spouses
March 22, 2008
The Dole Institute of Politics will host a panel discussion on “First Spouses: Changing Roles and Expectations” at 7:30 p.m. April 3.
Bremby defends coal-plant decision
By Erin Castaneda
March 6, 2008
It was finally a chance to clear the air. Since October 2007, Roderick Bremby, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has been under a cloud of criticism for his denial of two proposed 700-megawatt coal-fired power plants.
Leadership class integrates students with Dole Institute
By Jonathan Kealing
February 29, 2008
When Natalie Uhart arrived for the first of her Introduction to Leadership Studies classes, she was surprised to find out she’d be meeting at the Dole Institute of Politics. “I had no idea what I was getting into,” said Uhart, a Lansing senior. “Not that it’s a bad thing.”
Upcoming study group to discuss politics, polling
February 17, 2008
The Dole Institute of Politics announced its upcoming study group, “Gender, Race and Religion in Politics.”
6News video: Dole Institute hosts military bloggers
January 29, 2008
They are instant connections to the battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. And now, military blogging is connecting to the world of academics.
Initiative focuses attention on global warming
Teach-in, panel discussion at KU have multidisciplinary scope
By Kristi Henderson - khenderson@ljworld.com
January 28, 2008
This week, Kansas University students and faculty will be part of a nationwide initiative to focus attention on global warming. The initiative, Focus the Nation, will be a combination of a teach-in — billed by organizers as the nation’s largest — and a panel discussion featuring local and state leaders. The initiative, organized by KU Hillel and the KU Center for Sustainability, will be spread over two days, Wednesday and Thursday.
Dole gives $500K to namesake institute
By Jonathan Kealing
January 24, 2008
A large gift from former Sen. Bob Dole to Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics will help fund future programming, KU announced Wednesday.
Lacy to rest up before return to KU
January 24, 2008
Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics, plans to return to Kansas University in March, he said Wednesday evening.

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