Pizza & Politics
The Dole Institute of Politics and the Adams Alumni Center present ....
Pizza and Politics is an informal discussion forum for KU students. Political professionals are invited to share with students their insights on many aspects of politics and public service. These lunch gatherings start around noon and are held at various locations on campus, most frequently at the KU Adams Alumni Center across from the Union. Complimentary pizza and beverages are always available.
A Dole Institute Student Assistant will be in charge of orchestrating each of the Pizza & Politics programs for the Fall 2009 Semester.
If you have comments or suggestions, contact doleinstitute@ku.edu
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Pizza & Politics Guest Alums
PIZZA AND POLITICS with Marlon Marshall, liaison for the Obama White House
Thursday, December 3
NOON to 1:30 p.m.
Adams Alumni Center
Join Marlon Marshall, KU Political Science Graduate, for an afternoon of politics and refreshments. Marshall was a member of the Obama transition team. He currently is liaison between the Obama White House and the U.S. State Department. Come hungry...Marlon's bringing the politics and we've got your FREE pizza. KU students only, please.
PIZZA & POLITICS with Newt Gingrich
Gingrich is a former Speaker of the U.S. House of RepresentativesWednesday, November 4
NOON to 1:30 p.m.
Summerfield Room, Adams Alumni Center
Join Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for free pizza and political chatter. First elected U.S. Representative from Georgia in 1978, Gingrich became a natural leader in the House. He led the Republican Party to regain control of Congress in 1994 and became the first Republican speaker in nearly 50 years. Gingrich served as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. KU students only please.
Septmeber 11, 2009
Octavio Hinojosa Miers. Octavio directs CHLI a non-profit, non-partisan
organization dedicated to promoting the positive advancement of the US
Hispanic community. Formerly, Octavio served as a Security Analyst for
US embassies and consulates in Europe, Africa, and South America. In
2004, he was selected by the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. and
the US-Spain Council as one of the Young Hispanic Leaders representing
the United States at a business, cultural and political leadership
program in Madrid and Santander, Spain.
May 6, 2009
Dr. Harold Godwin, President-elect of the American Pharmacists Association discussed the role of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius upon her confirmation as Secretary of the Office of Health and Human Services.
May 5, 2009
New Dole Fellows for Fall 2009
Kay Barnes, former Mayor of Kansas City
Mike McKenna, Republican strategist
April 14, 2009
Mike Glassner, Visiting Dole Fellow; former advisor to Senator Dole; Director of V.P. Operations for McCain/Palin.
March 31, 2009
CNN Political Director Sam Feist .
Stauffer-Flint Resource Center on KU’s main campus
March 2009
Political Bloggers: Jason Croucher of Kansas Jackass ; Ben Hodge of Kansas Progress.com ; Artur Bagyants of Bagyants.com; and, Danedri Thompson of Redcounty.com
September 2008
Dole Fellows Ray Strother and Joe Gaylord
October 8, 2008
JERRY AUSTIN, Democratic political consultant
"Campaign 2008: Special Interest Groups in Campaigns"
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008
TERRY MICHAEL, former press secretary, Democratic Natl. Committee;
founder, executive director, Washington Center for Politics and Journalism.