An Evening with Tim Pawlenty
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Former Minnesota Governor and GOP presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty, talks presidential politics and his ideas for solving the nation's big problems. Whether you are a Republican or Democrat, don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the nation's most thoughtful and successful governors.
This event is cosponsored with KU College Republicans.
NOTE:
There is an event at the Lied Center this same evening, so come early for easy parking!
Press Release
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Meet our Dole FELLOWS for Spring Semester
ELIZABETH CONATSER, TOM KING & LISA SPIES
Study Groups led by Dole Fellows
begin Tues., Feb 14 and Wed. Feb 15, 2012
4:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Tues., Feb. 14, "Presidential Play-By-Play" with Dole Fellow Tom King.
Also, Tuesdays at 4:00, Feb. 21, 28; March 6, 13, 27; April 3.
Political communications expert, Tom King, will explore the elements of a presidential campaign. King will provide an insider's perspective and weekly commentary on the 2012 presidential race.
Wed., Feb. 15, "Put Your Money Where Your Vote Is"
with Dole Fellows, Elizabeth Conatser and Lisa Spies
Also, Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., Feb. 15, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 28; April 4.
Fundraising experts, Elizabeth Conatser & Lisa Spies, have worked with presidential candidates, US Senators, Congressmen and Governors. These Fellows will present a timely study group on the "nuts and bolts" of political fundraising.
ABOUT Dole Fellows
ABOUT Study Groups
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The Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
Beginning February 16 through November 15, 2012
Every 3rd THURSDAY of the month
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
This new series, brought to the Dole Institute by experts at the military college at Ft. Leavenworth, promises to be an extensive and fascinating look at the historical events that fueled the fires of the Cold War. From Cuba to Korea, to Vietnam and Afghanistan, get an inside look at US tactics and strategies during these world changing events.
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Stay tuned for information on guest speakers and monthly topics!
MORE SPRING EVENTS.....
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
6:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Public Service & Contemporary Politics
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver has established himself as one of the most influential African-Americans in politics today through his commitment to civil discourse and his leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus. Join us as we discuss his incredible career and contemporary politics.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
A Conversation with John Yoo
John Yoo is a former head of the Office of Legal Counsel and advisor to President Bush on various issues involving the war on terror immediately following 9/11. Join us as we explore presidential power, the war on terror and US foreign affairs in a post 9/11 world. This is event is co-sponsored by the KU School of Law.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
3:00 p.m.
OUR SUPREME TASK: How Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech
Defined the Cold War Alliance
Philip White
Author, Philip White, discusses his new book. It is an arresting portrait of an irrepressible man at a pivotal moment in history: when Winston Churchill focused the world’s attention on a frightening new reality—the dangers of Soviet totalitarian Communism. (Follow Philip White on Twitter.)
Thursday, April 5, 2012
6:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
World War II: An African-American Oral History
The Dole Institute of Politics and the University of Kansas Libraries invite you to attend an intimate event presenting the personal experiences of African American World War II veterans and how the war impacted their lives. Set against a backdrop of the Dole Institute World War II Memory Wall, a moderated panel discussion will offer a platform for veterans to relate their personal oral history and commemorate Kansans who fought overseas and worked on the war effort at home. This program is part of a series made possible through the generous support of Dr. Sandra Gautt of Lawrence, Kan. The series is dedicated to Dr. Gautt’s father, Thaddeus Whayne, and all African-American WWII veterans.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Citizen Journalism and Arab Spring
Andy Carvin
Andy Carvin of NPR will be interviewed about the use of social media in Arab Spring, a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests occurring in the Arab world since late 2010. This program is sponsored by the University Honors Program, Center for Global and International Studies, Spencer Museum of Art, Hall Center for the Humanities, Religious Studies, Anthropology, and The Commons.
2012 Presidential Lecture Series CONTINUES....
Thurs., April 19
& Mon., April 23
With the 2012 presidential contest already underway, the Dole Institute’s signature series looks at what separates successful presidents from those deemed failures.
Both Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon had significant accomplishments during their presidencies that were overshadowed by Vietnam and Watergate respectively. What if these men had been able to avoid these stains? Join us as we look at each man in this light.
Thursday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
John Andrews & Lee Huebner on Nixon
What if there never was a Watergate? This program will explore Nixon’s presidency with two speechwriters from the Nixon White House who saw these presidency-ending events from the inside.
Monday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Mark Updegrove on LBJ
Without Vietnam would the public and historians have seen LBJ differently? Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum director and author, Mark Updegrove, will discuss this question and his new book, Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency.
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KU names Bob Dole
one of four inaugural
honorary degree recipients
For the degree of Doctor of Laws: Robert J. Dole, for notable contributions as a statesman and advocate for the rights of all...more
Sheila Bair, fmr FDIC Chair &
fmr Dole Senate Finance staffer
also named for honorary degree
"Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little today recommended to the Kansas Board of Regents that Robert J. Dole, Alan Mulally, Sheila Bair and Kirke L. Mechem be awarded honorary doctorates. The Board unanimously approved the degrees, which will be presented at KU’s Commencement on May 13, 2012..." KU press release
Sheila Bair delivered the 2010 Dole Lecture. VIDEO (.mov QuickTime)
