The Dole Lecture

April 14, 1945, Bob Dole was gravely wounded during a WWII battle in Italy.

Each spring, on or near April 14, the Dole Institute of Politics hosts
The Dole Lecture, a signature event featuring a nationally prominent figure who addresses some aspect of contemporary politics or policy.

2010 Dole Lecture

Monday, April 19, 2010
SHEILA BAIR

FDIC Chair and KU alumna Sheila Bair discussed her career in public service and her efforts to restore Americans' faith in the financial system.
The event was made possible with the generous support of Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. King of Leawood, Kan.
News Release | LJWorld Coverage

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The Dole Lecture Alumni

Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole were the featured guests for the 2009 Dole Lecture on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Lied Center.Held Sunday, May 3, 2009
2:30 p.m. at the Lied Center
BOB & ELIZABETH DOLE
VIDEO - produced by KTWU Topeka

Tom Brokaw, former NBC Nightly News anchor, delivered The Dole Lecture for two thousand eight on April tenth at the Institute. Tom Brokaw
Former NBC Nightly News anchor
April 10, 2008 Dole Lecture
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Retired General Richard B. Myers delivered the Dole Lecture on May seventh, two thousand sevenGeneral Richard B. Myers, Ret.
May 7, 2007 Dole Lecture
VIDEO
photo documentary (pdf)




Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Democrat of South Dakota, delivered the Dole Lecture in two thousand six.Fmr. U.S. Senator Tom Daschle (D-S.D.)
April 10, 2006 Dole Lecture
VIDEO
photo documentary




Bob Dole, the Institute's namesake, delivered the Dole Lecture in two thousand five.Fmr. U.S. Senator Bob Dole
April 26, 2005 Dole Lecture
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Former President Bill Clinton delivered the Inaugural Dole Lecture in two thousand four.Fmr. U.S. President Bill Clinton
May 21, 2004 INAUGURAL DOLE LECTURE
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