Dole Forum
The Dole Forum is a major part of the Institute’s educational programming efforts to reach the students at the University of Kansas and the surrounding community. It consists of ongoing programs covering a wide variety of topics designed to encourage political participation among young people through education and civil discussion.
Among the national personalities the Dole Forum has hosted are Republican strategist Matthew Dowd, ABC’s Kate Snow, former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile, West Wing producer Alex Graves, Iraq commander and former Commander of Ft. Leavenworth Gen. David Petraeus, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and 2008 presidential hopeful Senator Joseph Biden among others.
Spring 2013 - Dole Forum
February 2013
Presidential Lecture Series
RICHARD NORTON SMITH
"In the Beginning: Three Men Who Made America"
Washington, Adams & Jefferson
DETAILS HERE
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Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013
Inspiring MLK: The Mentorship
of Benjamin Elijah Mays
KU Prof. Randal Maurice Jelks,
award-winning author
Benjamin Elijah Mays is the man Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called his "spiritual and intellectual father." In honor of Black History Month, author Randal Jelks shed light on the profound impact this teacher had on the education of the leadership of the black church and of a generation of activists, policymakers, and educators that culminated with the civil rights movement. This program was followed by a book sale and signing of Jelks’ book, Benjamin Elijah Mays, Schoolmaster of the Movement
WATCH
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Feb. 7-Nov. 7, 2013
2013 Fort Leavenworth Series COMPLETE SCHEDULE
At Home & Abroad: Selected Topics on World War II
3:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month
February 7 – November 7, 2013
The scholars of the Department of Military History at the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College provide an in-depth look at the significance of specific WWII battlegrounds, with attention to factors such as other major world players, campaigns and tactics, U.S. military-government policy, the role of women service members and the bombing of Japan.
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Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. at the Institute
Kansas’ New Tax Policy: Boon or Bust?
The new Kansas tax provisions signed into law have been variously described as either a driver for business growth and job creation or as the most regressive tax act in the nation. State Sen. Tom Holland (D-Dist.3) and Kansas Secretary of Revenue Nick Jordan took part in a moderated discussion regarding the new tax legislation.
What will this mean for the future of Kansas?
WATCH
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. at the Institute
Leadership & Globalization in Sports Series
"Reinventing the Empire"
with Robb Heineman
Find out how Sporting KC's CEO/co-owner Robb Heineman combined innovative marketing, technology and fan kinship to propel Sporting KC into a Major League Soccer powerhouse in America, with other world teams hot to follow in his footsteps and turn the traditional sports business model on its head. About the Leadership & Globalization in Sports Series
WATCH
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. at the Institute
KPR’s 60th Anniversary: "An Evening with Scott Horsley"
This part of Kansas Public Radio's 60th anniversary celebration will highlight the important role news coverage has played in the station's history. To showcase KPR's partnership with NPR, the table will be turned on NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley as he is interviewed regarding the 2012 presidential campaign. READ this "Conversation with Scott Horsley"
WATCH
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. at the Institute
Empowering & Sustaining Malawi:
Africa Windmill Project with John Drake
Our Malawi TV ad.
Sustainable agriculture, community development and healthy drinking water are the fundamental needs that Africa Windmill Project (AWP) provides Malawian farmers today. Don’t miss this inspiring story of AWP’s quest to educate and empower a country struggling to thrive. John Drake will discuss his role in AWP, and what you can do to get involved. CO-SPONSORS: Engineers without Borders; KU Model UN; KU Energy Club; African Students Association; National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
WATCH
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Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
African-Americans in World War II Series
KU Libraries and the Dole Institute
present....
The Tuskegee Airmen:
Red Tails Examined
by Kevin Willmott
KU professor, writer and director, Kevin Willmott, looks at the role of African-American World War II soldiers through the film lens. Willmott will critically examine the historical and racial significance of the Tuskegee Airmen in the recent film, Red Tails. Co-Sponsors: KU Filmworks, Langston Hughes Center, Arnold Air Society,
KU Department of African and African-American Studies, KU Black Student Union.
This WWII series is 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.
FREE SCREENING of Red Tails pior to this event.
Movie snacks provided! Tuesday, April 2
2:30 p.m. Dole Institute, Simons Media Rm
7:00 p.m., Kansas Union, Centennial Rm, 6th Floor
Sunday, April 7, 2:00 at the Institute
SPECIAL DISPLAY
“World War II & African-Americans
in the Kansas Region”
Also at the Dole Institute in April is a temporary exhibit sponsored by Spencer Research Library. Titled “World War II and African-Americans in the Kansas Region,” it features some of the area’s military and civilian contributions to WWII through photographs, documents, correspondence, a Tuskegee Airman uniform and a small model of the earliest plane flown by the Tuskegee Airmen.
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Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m.
Book Talk at the Dole Institute
"The Waters of Chaos"
Author and KU Professor
Jerry Dobson
The Waters of Chaos is an unconventional science mystery novel tackling the greatest puzzle of them all: How did we get to be so smart? The stories invoke Egyptian mythology and universal flood myths to connect science and lore. Check out the evidence, and you'll find that almost all of it is true and convincing enough to challenge conventional wisdom. Mystery, adventure, action, romance, the Secrets of the Ages; The Waters of Chaos has them all. A book sale and signing will follow the program.
Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Dole Institute
Student Advisory Board Presents
GUN CONTROL: Freedom vs. Safety
While the debate on gun control continues to be pushed to the forefront of American politics, the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board (SAB) is offering an opportunity for the KU and Lawrence community to engage the issue through informative discussion with advocates from both sides. Join the Dole Institute SAB for a discussion with Patricia Stoneking, President of the Kansas Rifle Association, and Allen Rostron, Constitutional Law Scholar and Professor at UMKC and Former Senior Staff Attorney at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
WATCH
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Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
The Environment & Energy:
The Role of Free Enterprise
and the Government
What’s the proper role of the federal government in protecting the environment? Former Congressman Bob Inglis served on the House Science Committee and believes that free enterprise can address many environmental problems where others call for government action. Inglis is Executive Director of the Energy & Enterprise Initiative, an organization that advocates free-enterprise solutions for a long-term, stable energy policy to achieve energy security and avoid the unnecessary risks of a changing climate. Co-Sponsor: KU Young Americans for Liberty.
WATCH
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Dole Lecture 2013: IKE's Legacy
Thursday, May 2, 2013
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Brigadier General Carl Reddel
Executive Director
Eisenhower Memorial Commission.
IKE is a personal hero of Bob Dole’s, and the Dole Institute is proud to be honoring President Eisenhower's life and legacy with the annual Dole Lecture. Are you aware of the effort to honor IKE with a memorial on the national mall? Authorized in 1999 by an act of Congress, the Commission seeks to build a memorial fitting this great American and Kansan. General Reddel will talk about what Eisenhower means to America, as well as the status of building this national icon’s memorial.
About BRIG. GEN. CARL W. REDDEL, USAF (RET.)
About Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Fort Leavenworth Series
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
“How the Red Army Defeated Germany:
The Three Alibis.”
Dr. Jonathon M. House
The scholars of the Department of Military History at the U.S. Army’s Command and General Staff College provide an in-depth look at the significance of specific WWII battlegrounds, with attention to factors such as other major world players, campaigns and tactics, U.S. military-government policy, the role of women service members and the bombing of Japan. This lecture series occurs at
3:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month
February 7 – November 7, 2013.
COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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Film Screening
Wed. May 8, 2013
3:00 p.m. at the Institute
50 years after the first U.S. ascent of Mt. Everest, this documentary celebrates the life of Sherpa Nawang Gombu who summited with American Jim Whittaker in 1963, and later became the first man to climb Everest twice. Join us for a chance to view this interesting film and talk with narrator, producer, Bev Chapman!
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FALL 2012 - Dole Forum
Women's Suffrage: "Angels at Sunset"
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012
2:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Book Talk:
TOM MACH - Author
Mach discussed his latest book, Angels at Sunset, “that shines a fresh light on the critical beginnings of feminism in the quest for women's rights.”
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Madam President:
Presidential Women and the Barriers They Face
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Former KU dean and professor, Diana Carlin, along with fellow authors, Nichola Gutgold and Theodore Sheckels, will explore reasons why qualified women candidates are passed over as presidential contenders. Join us as they talk about media, communication and demographic obstacles to women winning the White House. Theodore F. Sheckels is professor of English and communication studies at Randolph-Macon College. Nichola D. Gutgold is associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley. Diana B. Carlin is associate vice president for graduate education and professor of communication at Saint Louis University.
This event will include a book sale and signing of
Gender and the American Presidency: Nine Presidential Women and the Barriers They Faced
WATCH
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Detente and Arms Control -The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
Dr. Sean Kalic
Thursday, September 20, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
This well-researched and fascinating series, brought to us by the military scholars at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, has explored a new Cold War topic on the third Thursday of each month since February. The last two sessions are:
October 18, 2012 - Yom Kippur War & Development of U.S.
Military Doctrine - John Suprin
November 15, 2012 - The Soviet Union in Afghanistan - Dr. Bob Baumann
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES VIDEOS on YouTube
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Read Across Lawrence:
“Methland: The Death and Life
of an American Small Town”
Now on YOUTUBE
Book Talk:
NICK REDING
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
Join us for an evening of conversation with Nick Reding, author of this New York Times bestseller, Methland: the Death and Life of an American Small Town, a chronicle of meth abuse in a small Midwestern town. This event was co-sponsored by the Lawrence Public Library and is a featured event of Read Across Lawrence 2012.
WATCH
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Campaign 2012 with ELEANOR CLIFT
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Political reporter, television pundit and author, Eleanor Clift, wasinterviewed on the presidential race for the 2012 Muncy Journalism and Politics Lecture. These periodic lectures are endowed by Martha E. “Betty” Muncy, retired owner, publisher and editor of the Dodge City Daily Globe. This event was co-sponsored by the KU School of Journalism & Mass Communications.
WATCH
FYI -- vintage CLIFT/DOLE audio from our Robert J. Dole Archive and Special Collections -- During the Muncy Lecture, Eleanor Clift described Senator Bob Dole as a “master dealmaker”, engaging regularly in bipartisan compromise to get the job done. Listen to some vintage audio of a Clift-Dole interview on 2/25/1993, found in our Dole Archives, that illustrates just that! This interview, conducted 37 days into the first term of Clinton’s presidency and the day before the first World Trade Center bombing, is chock-full of commentary on the issues of the day including the recent presidential election, the budget deficit, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, women in leadership, partisan gridlock, taxes (“Americans want more pain”), and healthcare. It’s a fascinating listen that will really take you back. And for you The McLaughlin Group fans, you’ll get a kick out of Senator Dole’s reference to “metaphysical certitude” at about 24:15.
LISTEN HERE
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PRESIDENT JUAN MANUEL SANTOS
Republic of Colombia
Monday, Sept. 24, 2012
2:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
President Santos, a KU alum, will speak at the Institute and will receive the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award, the most prestigious award given by KU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.PRESS RELEASE
This event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and seating is limited.
WATCH - President Santos
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“Presidents and Civil Liberties
from Wilson to Obama: A Story of Poor Custodians”
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Book Talk:
SAM WALKER, Author
Author, Sam Walker, will discuss his new book examining the civil liberties records of American presidents from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama. It explores the full range of civil liberties issues from First Amendment rights of freedom of speech to national security issues, and how some presidents have not protected or advanced these liberties. This event is co-sponsored by the ACLU of Kansas and Western Missouri. Though there will be no book sale or signing at this event, check Amazon for copies of Presidents and Civil Liberties from Wilson to Obama: A Story of Poor Custodians.
WATCH - Walker
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2012 Constitution Day Event
America and Race:
The Status of Affirmative Action
Under the U.S. Constitution
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
The use of affirmative action in admissions decisions in higher education is before the Supreme Court for the first time since 2003. Fisher v. University of Texas will be argued before the Supreme Court on October 10th questioning whether universities can continue using race as a factor in undergraduate admissions decisions and, if so, how the race of an applicant may be considered.
Join the Dole Institute for its 2012 Constitution Day event. The panelists are David C. Frederick and Erik S. Jaffe. Frederick wrote a brief in support of the University on behalf of Distinguished Alumni of the University of Texas. Jaffe is a former law clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas, who wrote a brief in support of the student denied admission. KU Law Professor Steve McAllister will moderate. This event is co-sponsored by KU's School of Law.
WATCH - America and Race...Affirmative Action
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Campaign 2012: Debate Watch
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Come watch the first presidential debate at the Dole Institute! During the debate, KU professor, Mary Banwart, will lead a focus group of undecided voters as they watch and rate how they feel about the discussion. We’ll broadcast the results live to the program attendees and discuss the results at the debate’s conclusion.
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
to receive 2012 Dole Leadership Prize
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012
With the mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is the hand extended to encourage warriors as they achieve new triumphs. Join us for a candid talk with several Wounded Warriors and WWP’s executive director, Steven Nardizzi.
About the Dole Leadership Prize
WATCH Dole Leadership Prize 2012 presentation & program - Wounded Warrior Project
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“Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis”
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Dr. John C. Goodman, “the father of health savings accounts,” discusses his latest book that proposes dozens of bold and crucial innovations that could enable caregivers, entrepreneurs, and patients to use knowledge and creativity to create access to low-cost, high-quality healthcare. This event includes a book sale and signing.
WATCH Priceless
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KU Students Overseas:
An International Look at American Politics
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Are you tired of hearing the same news networks give their opinion on the Presidential election? Wouldn’t it be interesting to hear how the election is viewed internationally? Join the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board (SAB) as they explore these international views.
WATCH Students Abroad Look at American Politics
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“The Victory Lab: ‘Moneyball for Politics’"
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
You’ve seen it before in sports, and now journalist and author, Sasha Issenberg, shows how cutting-edge social science and analytics are reshaping the modern political campaign and how President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney are putting them to use. This event includes a book sale and signing.
PRESS RELEASE
WATCH - Victory Lab - Issenberg
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EDWARDS CAMPUS
Campaign 2012 Discussion and Panel
Monday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
KU Edwards Campus, Room 120 BEST
Join Dole Institute Director, Bill Lacy, and guest panelists: Cynthia Wheeler, Beka Romm, Steve Glorioso, and Mike Shanin for a special Dole Institute program.
With a week to go in the election, political strategists will mix it up on campaign topics with a focus on content and civility.
Tired of cable TV? This is not your average talking heads show!
JUST A REMINDER: This event is on the KU Edwards Campus.
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Campaign 2012 with Bill Lacy & Special Guests
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Join Dole Institute Director, Bill Lacy, and political analysts Mark Sump, David Kensinger and Richard Martin as they discuss and forecast the 2012 election.
WATCH - Campaign 2012 program
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An Evening with Newt Gingrich
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
7:30 p.m. - Dole Institute
Newt Gingrich will discuss the presidential election, what to expect on upcoming policy changes and his new book, Victory at Yorktown: A Novel (George Washington). This event will included a book signing.
About Newt Gingrich.
WATCH - An Evening with Newt Gingrich
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The Soviet Union in Afghanistan
The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
Dr. Bob Baumann
Thursday, November 15, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
This last session of a well-researched and fascinating series, brought to us by the military scholars at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, has explored a new Cold War topic on the third Thursday of each month since February.
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE & VIDEOS on YouTube
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Annual Tribute to Veterans Gala
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
6:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Celebrate and remember our nation’s veterans at the Dole Institute’s annual USO-style gala.
WATCH - Tribute to Veterans
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The Relevance of the Magna Carta
to the 21st Century
Thursday, November 29, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
An in-depth look at this critical historical document from trustee of the Magna Carta Trust and British political researcher and advisor, Sir Robert Worcester. Sir Robert's talk is part of the Bold Aspirations Visitor and Lecture Series. He is also a Chancellor's Lecturer and an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at KU.
WATCH - Sir Robert Worcester discusses Magna Carta
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Post-Election Conference
WATCH
Part I
Part 2
Part 3
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012
3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
at the Dole Institute
Prominent political practitioners including strategists, journalists, and pollsters will analyze the 2012 election results. The 2012 conference will focus on the hard-fought presidential campaign, how President Obama’s next term will differ from his first and the future of the GOP.
Panelists include:
Rich Beeson, national political director for Governor Romney
Brent Colburn, national communications director for President Obama
Katie Gage, deputy national campaign manager for Governor Romney
Jeremy Bird, national field director for President Obama
Marlon Marshall, deputy national field director for President Obama
Erin McPike, national political reporter for RealClearPolitics
James Hohmann, national political reporter for POLITICO
Jerry Seib, Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal
Jeff Zeleny, national political correspondent for The New York Times
Joe Lenski, exec. vice president & co-founder of Edison Media Research
Nancy Dwight, 2012 Dole Fellow and Republican strategist
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SUMMER 2012 - Dole Forum
Thursday, June 14, 2012 - Dole Archive event
POLITICAL CARTOONING
JOE LICCAR
Editorial cartoonist
In conjunction with the new Herblock exhibit, Joe Liccar, an editorial cartoonist for The Examiner of Independence, Mo., discussed his work.
A public reception followed. News Release
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
June Topic: Cuban Missile Crisis - Gates Brown
This well-researched and fascinating series, brought to us by the military scholars at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS will explore a new Cold War topic on the third Thursday of each month through November 2012.
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
7:00 p.m. at the Institute
FDR: An Evening with America’s 32nd President
Enjoy a period presentation of FDR from historical interpreter, John Hamant. Hamant brought the president to life through historical facts and anecdotes.
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Thursday, July 19 , 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Institute
The Ft. Leavenworth Series*:
A Military History of the Cold War
July Topic:
Vietnam: First Indo-China War to 1968 - Dr. Tony R. Mullis
*This well-researched and fascinating series, brought to us by the military scholars at the US Army’s Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS will explore a new Cold War topic on the third Thursday of each month through November 2012.
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DONALD RUMSFELD
Thursday, July 26, 2012
4:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
WATCH
Donald Rumsfeld, who served twice as U.S. Secretary of Defense, will visit with Dole Institute Director, Bill Lacy, during this special Dole Forum. Copies of Rumsfeld's memoir, Known and Unknown, will be on sale at the Institute before and after the program. PRESS RELEASE
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SPRING 2012 - Dole Forum
Sunday, January 29, 2012
3:00 p.m
. at the Dole Institute
2012 Presidential Lecture Series:
"Why Presidents Succeed.
..Why They Fail."
RICHARD NORTON SMITH
With the 2012 presidential contest already underway, the Dole Institute looks at what separates successful presidents from those deemed failures.
Presidential historian and first Dole Institute permanent director, Richard Norton Smith, will kick off the series with his take on this timely topic. Join Richard as he is interviewed by Dole Institute Director, Bill Lacy, on the leadership traits that create great presidents, and the mistakes that make them weak.
Note: THIS EVENT WAS NOT RECORDED
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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
An Evening with Tim Pawlenty
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.
Cosponsored with KU College Republicans.
Press Release
WATCH
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The Fort Leavenworth Series: A Military History of the Cold War
Every 3rd THURSDAY of the month; 3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
through November 15, 2012
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
February 16, 2012
The Onset of the Cold War -Dr. Sean Kalic
VIDEO on YouTube
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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
6:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
"Public Service & Contemporary Politics"
EMANUEL CLEAVER, II
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) 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. This event is co-sponsored by the
KU
Black Student Union and KU Young Democrats.
WATCH
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Monday, March 5, 2012
7:30 p.m at the Dole Institute
"FRACKING:
An Environmental Debate"
Hydraulic fracturing, a technique to procure oil and natural gas, is consistently in the headlines these days. Join us as the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board presents Joe Spease from the Sierra Club of Kansas and Ed Cross from Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association (KIOGA) to discuss viewpoints on this hot topic from inside the environmental and drilling industries.
"Hydraulic fracturing has been in the news so much lately, from stories about earthquakes to oil independence to alternative energy sources. This program is extremely timely,” said Andrew Toth, Dole Institute Student Advisory Board coordinator. “This fascinating discussion will shed light on the truths and myths about hydraulic fracturing. With panelists both for and against fracking, it should be of interest to experts and laymen alike.” Press Release This event was co-sponsored by the KU Association of Water and Environment (AWE) and KU Energy Club.
WATCH
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
"The Korean War" - Speaker: Dr. Janet Valentine
This monthly series is presented at the Dole Institute by experts at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Series occurs every 3rd THURSDAY of the month through Nov. 15, 2012 3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
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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 event is co-sponsored by the KU School of Law.
WATCH
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
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.) WATCH
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
FOODSCAPES:
Urban Agriculture,
Sustainable Design & Community Health
Foodscapes is an interdisciplinary program where urban agriculture meets sustainable design and city planning to help better feed communities and improve health, community involvement and job opportunities, while working toward an environmentally progressive way to exist and renew urban living. Leaders from Cultivate KC, BNIM architects and Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City will explore the interconnectivity of this growing movement, as well as identify challenges and successful models.
Co-sponsored by
KU ASCE (Amer. Soc. of Civil Engineers)
WATCH
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
2012 DOLE LECTURE
GEORGE MITCHELL
Former Senate Majority Leader
George Mitchell is an exemplary public servant with an impressive political career. Mitchell served with Senator Dole in the Senate and was a founder of the Bipartisan Policy Center. After leaving the Senate, he has continued to serve by seeking peace in Northern Ireland and in the Middle East and by studying the effect of doping in professional sports. Don't miss the chance to hear from this fascinating and compelling political figure.
The program is free and open to the public.
Press Release .... About The Dole Lecture
WATCH
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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.
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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.
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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.
WATCH
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
"SYRIA IN TURMOIL"
Dr. Radwan Ziadeh
Senior Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
Dr. Radwan Ziadeh is a Senior Fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and a Fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding in Washington D.C. Since the Syrian uprising started on March 15, 2011, Dr. Ziadeh has been involved in documenting all the human rights violations and testifying two times at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Dr. Ziadeh also was involved in the opposition activities, where he was elected director of the Foreign Relations Office for the Syrian National Council, the main umbrella for the Syrian Opposition.
This event is co-sponsored by Culturally Speaking. Culturally Speaking: Providing meaningful opportunities for people of different cultures and ethnicities to interact and form bonds of friendship and understanding.
WATCH
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
Military Crises of the Eisenhower Era -- Dr. Jon House
This monthly series is presented at the Dole Institute by experts at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Series occurs every 3rd THURSDAY of the month through Nov. 15, 2012 3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
COMPLETE LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE
VIDEO (YouTube)
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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, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Nixon Presidency
JOHN ANDREWS & LEE HUEBNER
fmr Nixon speechwriters
What if there never was a Watergate?
Two speechwriters from the Nixon White House will explore his presidency without this term-ending event.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
"Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency"
MARK UPDEGROVE
Director, LBJ Library & Museum
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. This event includes a book sale and signing.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
"The Craft We Chose: My Life in the CIA"
Author DICK HOLM, former top CIA officer
, Dick Holm's new book provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of a member of the nation’s clandestine service. The book details his 35 years of gathering intelligence for the U.S., a career that spanned seven countries on three continents under 13 CIA directors, in the critical pursuit of information to protect the nation’s security.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Leadership & Globalization in Sports Lecture presents
"Secretariat"
Author BILL NACK
With the Kentucky Derby just a week away, join us as Bill Nack, author and long-time Sports Illustrated journalist, discusses this classic sporting event. This event includes a book sale and signing. Reception follows program.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
The Ft. Leavenworth Series:
A Military History of the Cold War
New Look and Massive Retaliation - Dr. John Curatola
This monthly series is presented at the Dole Institute by experts at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Series occurs every 3rd THURSDAY of the month through Nov. 15, 2012 3:00 p.m. at the Dole Institute
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