Applications now being accepted for 2009-2010 Research Fellowship and Travel Grants
The Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is announcing a Research Fellowship and Travel Grant programs for the 2009-2010 academic year. Students, graduate students, post-doctoral scholars and independant reserachers are eligible to apply for awards ranging from $250-$2,500 which will support substantial contributions to the study of Congress, politics or policy issues.
New Exhibit: "Dole Today"A new exhibit, "Dole Today," highlights projects that Senator Bob Dole has been involved with in recent months and honors he has received. Some of his recent projects include greeting World War II veterans upon their arrival at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC and his dedicated work on the Bi-Partisan Health Care Committee. Honors include his trip to Normandy in 2009 as a guest of President Barack Obama at the 65th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion and the World Food Prize that he and Senator George McGovern were awarded in 2008 for their long-standing commitment to eradicate world hunger. |
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At right, the World Food Prize award given to Senators Bob Dole and George McGovern by the World Food Program in 2008.. |
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White Glove Tour of ArchiveJoin us for a 30 minute "White Glove" tour of the Dole Archive on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:30 am. Visitors will take a "behind the scenes" tour of the reading room, stacks and processing room. Contact Morgan Davis at mrd@ku.edu for reservations. |
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Family Day 2009The second annual Family Day was held at the Dole Institute on September 26th. Guests enjoyed visiting the various tables lining Hansen Hall including the Preservation table where they could learn about the proper care of family photographs and documents. Free breakfast pastries and Dole Institute gifts were available at other tables. A children's scavenger hunt was enjoyed by those guests ages 4-11. Door prizes were also awarded. |
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