About the Presidential Lecture Series
The annual "Presidential Lecture Series" is one of three signature events at the Institute. Each February, the Institute presents a series of lectures that focus on the U.S. Presidency, present and past, to include presidential campaigns.
Nationally known individuals – office holders, historians, former presidential candidates, top strategists, award-winning journalists and political operatives – have contributed to the success of this recognized series.
Presidential Lecture Series 2011
20th Century Mt. Rushmore
Join Richard Norton Smith, presidential historian and first permanent director of the Dole Institute, as he discusses his four presidential picks from the last century to place on Mt. Rushmore: Reagan, FDR, Eisenhower, & Wilson.
WELL-RECEIVED BY A PACKED HOUSE!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
REAGAN
Smith and former Reagan Political Director, Bill Lacy, reminisced about our 40th president, Ronald Reagan.
A public reception at the Lied followed the program.
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Yet another Full House!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
FDR
Director Bill Lacy interviews Smith about the most significant Democratic president of the last century.
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.........................Lots of students attended this afternoon event.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Book Event: "Reagan at Westminster"
ROBIN ROWLAND
Author &
KU Professor Robin Rowland discussed his new book, Reagan at Westminster, regarding President Reagan's historic speech foreshadowing the fall of the Iron Curtain. Presented as part of the Presidential Lecture Series.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
EISENHOWER
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Smith argues that Kansas' own favorite son deserves his place on the rock.
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
WILSON
7:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute
Smith explains why the progressive icon is the fourth and final member of the 20th century dream team.
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