The Dole Institute

Lincoln, Ike events planned at Dole
May 26, 2009
The Dole Institute of Politics has announced the lineup for its 2009 Summer Series.
Public invited to Jack Kemp memorial at KU’s Dole Institute
By Andy Hyland
May 5, 2009
A public memorial for Republican politician Jack Kemp will be on display through Saturday at the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.
Doles reflect on lifetimes of service in encouraging public involvement
Tributes, insight and wit doled out
By Lindsey Slater
May 4, 2009
Former Sens. Bob and Elizabeth Dole began the 2009 Dole Lecture on Sunday afternoon by remembering Jack Kemp, Dole’s 1996 vice presidential running mate, who died Saturday after a battle with cancer. “He was one of those Republicans who wanted to make the party bigger for the right reasons,” Bob Dole said. “He’s just a good guy and a good friend.”
Doles to discuss public service
Former senators look forward to Sunday’s event at Lied Center
By Andy Hyland
April 30, 2009
In interviews Wednesday, former senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole said they looked forward to relaying the importance of public service to young people when they visit Kansas University this weekend. Bob Dole said being part of a couple where both partners had large responsibilities outside the home used to be rare, but now it’s more common.
Dole Lecture on tap for this weekend
By Andy Hyland
April 27, 2009
Tickets were still available Monday afternoon for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics’ 2009 Dole Lecture this weekend.
Jenkins to speak at chamber lunch
April 19, 2009
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins will speak during a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce lunch at noon May 1 at the Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive. Jenkins, a Republican from Topeka and former Kansas state treasurer, took office in January for her first House term after she defeated Nancy Boyda in the November election.
Bob and Elizabeth Dole to lecture together at KU
By Andy Hyland
April 14, 2009
Former U.S. Sens. Bob and Elizabeth Dole are scheduled to deliver the 2009 Dole Lecture sponsored by the Dole Institute of Politics. Bob Dole has given one of the annual lectures before, but Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute, said he has tried to get the two of them to appear at the institute together since Bob Dole’s last speaking engagement there.
Former Dole adviser is new Dole Institute visiting fellow
By Andy Hyland
April 10, 2009
Michael Glassner, who has served as a senior adviser to former Sen. Bob Dole, has been selected as the Visiting Dole Fellow for spring 2009 at the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.
Billionaire pushes domestic energy plan
By Mark Fagan
April 9, 2009
When billionaire T. Boone Pickens talks, people listen. Pickens, author and bankroller of a plan to wean America off foreign oil during the next decade, brought his campaign Wednesday to Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University. The visit drew a capacity crowd of 525, with organizers forced to turn people away from the town hall-style event.
Discussions link Lawrence, Iraq
By Mike Belt
April 6, 2009
Iraq is making improvements in more areas than just security as it develops as a democracy, U.S. and Iraqi generals and diplomats in Baghdad told a Lawrence audience on Sunday. “The Iraqi government is working very hard to improve security and also the level of life,” said Ali Aldabbagh, spokesman for the Iraqi government.
CNN political director discusses media, Obama
By George Diepenbrock
April 1, 2009
During an economic crisis, President Barack Obama has maintained 60 percent approval ratings early in his term. And so far, the public has not tied the Democratic administration to the economy, CNN’s political director said Tuesday in Lawrence.
Dole events examine ‘Iraq: What Next?’
March 31, 2009
The Dole Institute of Politics will host an event linking Lawrence and Baghdad on Sunday. The two-part “Iraq: What Next?” event will hook up participants from Lawrence with people in Baghdad by video teleconference.
Billionaire T. Boone Pickens to seek support for energy plan in Lawrence
By Mark Fagan
March 30, 2009
Billionaire T. Boone Pickens is coming to Lawrence next week to seek support for his plan for energy independence.
Carter aides connect ’76 election to today
By George Diepenbrock
March 11, 2009
The American political scene was high-strung in the 1976 presidential campaign as the country attempted to recover from Watergate and other events. The political climate opened up the door for a little-known Georgia governor to challenge the incumbent president in a hard-fought and roller-coaster campaign.
Speaker to tout potential ‘green grid’
March 1, 2009
Susan Eisenhower is coming to Kansas University on Thursday to speak about the future of electrical transmission in the United States and address the potential of a national “green grid.” Eisenhower, chairwoman of the Eisenhower Strategy Forum, will speak at 1:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute of Politics as part of a nationwide speaking tour.
Ex-solicitor general to visit Dole Institute
February 28, 2009
A former solicitor general of the United States is scheduled to visit the Kansas University campus Sunday and Monday. Paul Clement, who served as the nation’s 43rd solicitor general under George W. Bush from 2005 to 2008, argued in the Supreme Court on behalf of the government in 49 cases.
Giving back
He now makes his home in Washington, D.C., but Bob Dole hasn’t forgotten his Kansas roots.
J-W Editorials
February 21, 2009
Former Sen. Bob Dole continues to contribute to his home state in many ways. Among the latest gifts, announced this week, was $150,000 to support spinal research at Kansas University Hospital and the KU Medical Center. Talking about the gift, Dole said he believed that those who had gone up life’s ladder should reach back and help others make the climb.
Lincoln authority kicks off lecture series
Richard Norton Smith returns to Dole Institute for president’s bicentennial
By Lindsey Slater
February 9, 2009
“Remember the last time Lincoln packed a room?” joked Richard Norton Smith, who returned to Lawrence on Sunday to kick off the Dole Institute of Politics’ Presidential Lecture Series. Smith, the first permanent director of the Dole Institute, returned to Kansas University’s West Campus to participate as an expert on Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th president, and to discuss “Lincoln at 200: The Measure of a President.”
Dole Institute to study Obama’s first 100 days
By Andy Hyland
February 8, 2009
An upcoming study group at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will evaluate President Barack Obama’s performance throughout his first 100 days in office. The weekly sessions will be led by Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy and Dole Fellow Scott Burnett, who worked in the Carter administration as director of the Presidential Speakers Bureau.
Dole Institute series on Lincoln to begin
February 3, 2009
The 2009 Presidential Lecture Series is set to begin this weekend at the Dole Institute of Politics.

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