Dole Institute SUMMER SERIES

Abe Lincoln interpretor Fritz Klein will speak at the Institute on Wednesday, July 15.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
7:00 p.m. at the Institute

ABRAHAM LINCOLN
a.k.a. Fritz Klein


Lincoln will discuss his road to the presidency, life challenges and connections to Kansas in a fun and interactive program. Klein is known for his historically accurate and entertaining portrayal of President Lincoln.

SUMMER SERIES PRESS RELEASE

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SEN. BOB DOLE WELCOMES KU'S NEW CHANCELLOR

Bob Dole welcomes KU's new Chancellor, Bernadette Gray-Little."I had the opportunity to talk with Kansas University's next Chancellor, Dr. Bernadette
Gray-Little
, Executive Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the University of North Carolina.

I wanted to welcome her to Kansas, congratulate her on her new appointment and wish her well.

We touched base about the Dole Institute and the terrific relationship it has enjoyed with the university and Chancellor Hemenway.

The appointment is a historic one for KU and important to all Kansans.
I pledged to support our new chancellor in any way I can."
~ BOB DOLE, June 2, 2009

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Fmr. U.S. Representative Karen McCarthy has advanced Alzheimer's. Karen was a former Dole Fellow. She and her family are in our thoughts.

Concerning Fmr. Rep. Karen McCarthy

It is with deep regret that we hear news of Rep. Karen McCarthy’s medical condition. As a Dole Fellow in fall 2005, Karen brought the same energy and intelligence to her “A Citizen Can!” study group that she displayed in a long career of public service culminating in Congress. We are grateful for her important role here in growing our Fellowship program and wish Karen and her family well in these difficult times... --Dole Institute Staff
Kansas City Star article by Steve Kraske

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IN THE NEWS


Bob Dole maintains a busy, bipartisan workload

Bob Dole maintains a busy, bipartisan workload "The other day, I asked Bob Dole how he was doing. His first two words: “I’m busy.” Funny, that’s exactly why I was calling. Every time you look up these days, there’s Bob Dole...." READ full KC Star Steve Kraske's commentary.
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128 Dole Public Service Scholars were announed on June 24, 2009.128 Dole Public Service Scholars Announced

A luncheon to honor 2009 Dole Public Service Scholars was held Wednesday, June 24 at the Institute. Photos and details to be linked soon to Dole Scholars page.

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What a Unique Event! Watch it HERE

"2009 DOLE LECTURE: UNLIMITED PARTNERS"

Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole will be the featured speakers for the 2009 Dole Lecture on Sunday, May 3 at the Lied Center. Tickets are required.

Held Sunday, May 3, 2009
2:30 p.m. at the Lied Center

BOB & ELIZABETH DOLE
KTWU 11 Topeka produced and broadcast the 2009 Dole Lecture which is now available for viewing online. Thank you, KTWU

About the Dole Lecture

READ LJW coverage of Dole Lecture

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SENATOR BOB DOLE TRAVELS TO NORMANDY
AS GUEST OF PRESIDENT OBAMA

 

 

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, President Obama and Senator Dole traveled to Normandy to participate in activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944. Press Release
New York Times: New Cheers for Bob Dole, at D-Day Commemoration

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The Dole archive received a grant for processing Senator Dole's congressional papers.



Dole Archive receives grant

.......to increase preservation efforts on Senator Dole's papers.
Processing of the entire Dole Archive is scheduled by May 2011.

Press Release | About the Dole Archive

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Former President George H.W. Bush
accepts the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize

November 29, 2009, former President George H.W. Bush received the Dole Leadership Prize before a "sold out" crowd at the Lied Center.
LJWorld coverage| Online VIDEO by KTWU
About the Dole Leadership Prize

This year's Dole Leadership Prize was made possible in part through the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. King of Leawood, KS. We thank them for their continuing support of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.

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NOW ONLINE

2008 Post Election Conference
Videos & Transcripts




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Dole & McGovern receive World Food Prize

Bob Dole and George McGovern received the World Food Prize. Bob Dole and George McGovern received the 2008 World Food Prize for their crossing party lines to create a program to alleviate hunger and promote education among some of the world’s poorest children.
News Article | About the Prize

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Tom BrokawBrokaw Salutes Dole Institute on NBC's TODAY

“I was just at the Bob Dole Institute at the University of Kansas, and I recommend to everybody watching this broadcast that if you get anywhere near Lawrence, Kansas, go to the Bob Dole Institute.....and you'll see some bright young people who are entering public life or are interested in the issues of the day. And you'll see a remarkable small museum about Bob's astonishing life. It is a great tribute to a great American." ....Tom Brokaw, during June 15 interview on NBC's Sunday TODAY
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