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.
Dole Forum - Fall 2010
Neutral Ground: Congress Should Enact Cap and Trade Legislation
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Our popular issue debate program returns featuring civil and rational arguments on both sides of cap-and-trade topic with professional advocates and expert witnesses making their cases. Audience participation encouraged.
Dole Forum - Spring/Summer 2010
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Mayor
WILLIE BROWN
February 23, 2010
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Willie Brown, one of America's most prominent black politicians, headlined an evening discussion on public service leadership and the future of our nation. Brown was in the California State Assembly for 30 years, serving as its Speaker for an unprecedented 15 years. He was Mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004.
An Insider's Look at Haiti
March 31, 2010
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Panelists
discussed Haiti's past, present and future, with a focus on the effects of the recent earthquake on the country. Panelists: Scott Morris, former director of Florida Long-Term Recovery for FEMA; KU Professor of Haitian-Creole Jean-Benito Mercier; and Haitian Venel Lamare. This event is organized & directed by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board.
Leadership & Globalization in Sports
LEW PERKINS
April 13, 2010
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
KU Athletics' Director Lew Perkins discussed the broader issues of academics, leadership, and globalization in collegiate athletics in the third program in the Dole Institute's "Leadership & Globalization in Sports" series. His decades-long career in sports administration has given Perkins a strong understanding of the importance of sports in the lives of young people.
Jana Mackey Distinguished Lecture Series
CONNIE SCHULTZ
"Words from the Heart: Gender, Justice & Advocacy"
April 28, 2010
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Listen to stories of strength and compassion from Connie Schultz, a Pulitzer-Prize winning columnist of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. This lecture series is in memory of the late Jana Mackey, a KU student dedicated to pursuing social justice and equality for women. Co-sponsored by Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center in collaboration with other KU departments and Lawrence organizations.
VIDEO
"Smart Power: American Response to Nations in Crises"
April 29, 2010
4:30 p.m at the Dole Institute, Simons Media Room
AMBASSADOR JOHN HERBST
Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization – U.S. State Department
News Release |About Amb. Herbst
VIDEO
"The British (Elections) Are Coming!"
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
3:00 p.m. Afteroon Tea
3:30 p.m. The program
British-born Victor Bailey and Jeremy Taylor discussed the upcoming British General Election to demystify the British electoral system. Professor Bailey is a scholar of modern British history and director of the Hall Center for the Humanities. Mr. Taylor previously was an approved candidate for Parliament for the Liberal Democrats. Guests arrived early for a spot of tea at 3. News Release
"Inside Obama's West Wing"
Thursday, May 13, 2010 4 p.m.
MONA SUTPHEN, Deputy White House Chief of Staff
Mona Sutphen coordinates President Obama’s domestic policy agenda and with that insight discussed new initiatives after health care reform. News Release
VIDEO
GEORGE WASHINGTON SPEAKS AT DOLE INSTITUTE
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
President George Washington
aka Dean Malissa
President George Washington discussed the founding of the United States of America, the importance of public service and bipartisanship, while challenging a few myths associated with our nation’s first president. The President also took questions from the people.
Past Events
Fall 2009 | Summer 2009 | Spring 2009 | Fall 2008 | Spring & Summer 2008
