Dole Institute of Politics

📅 This week at the Dole Institute, Dole Fellows Jeff King and Mark McCormick's Discussion Groups series, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," continues with a look at the novel form of government our founders created, and what we have done to keep it.

🐇 Today, we celebrate the 10th year of our Easter Egg Roll with Dole. Take a look back at some memorable moments over the years, and join us TODAY at the Dole Institute from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this year's event. 🔗 Learn more about this year's event: bit.ly/4s2Vu3D

🐰 We're egg-cited to welcome you rain or shine to the Easter Egg Roll with Dole TOMORROW, Apr. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! We'll still be holding activities outside, so plan to dress warm and bring a jacket. 🔗 Learn more at bit.ly/4s2Vu3D

🐰 Come one, come all for the 10th annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole! Join us rain or shine on Sat., Apr. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day full of egg hunts, bunnies, live music from Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove, and more! 🔗 Explore this year's event at the link in our bio!

⏪ #ICYMI Dole Fellows Jeff King and Mark McCormick continued their Discussion Groups series, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," with a discussion on liberty in a pluralistic society. 🔗 Catch up on their series now at bit.ly/4lZcFlC

🎟️ The 2026 Dole Lecture featuring Rick Atkinson is just TWO WEEKS away! Make sure you claim your free tickets to attend this can't-miss program. 📺 Can't make it? Add this event to your calendar to watch live on April 13 at 7 p.m.

📅 There's so much to take part in this week at the Dole Institute! Join us for the spring Student Advisory Board Program, and the next Ft. Leavenworth Series program. Plus, make plans to join us for the 10th annual Easter Egg Roll with Dole!

📅 Mark your calendars, One Day One KU is ONE MONTH AWAY! Save the date for April 28-29 to support the Dole Institute's programming and experiential learning opportunities for KU students. 🔗 Learn more about One Day One KU at bit.ly/3Hsmzse

📅 This week at the Dole Institute, Dole Fellows Jeff King and Mark McCormick continue their Discussion Groups series on 3/25 with a discussion on liberty in a pluralistic society. Plus, tickets for the Dole Lecture featuring Rick Atkinson are available starting 3/24 at 10 a.m.

🎙️ In need of a good spring break listen? Catch up now on the first season of "From the Balcony," a student podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board. 🎧 Listen to episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube

🌷 Scenes of spring and shades of green are coming soon to the Dole Institute! We hope Jayhawks are enjoying their Spring Break! If you're looking for a place to visit this week, the Dole Institute's Museum & Galleries are open today through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

🎙️ This week on #FromTheBalcony, free speech expert Dr. Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill joins @DoleSAB coordinator Abbie Clements to discuss the challenges and impact of free expression on college campuses. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

This #CivicsLearningWeek, the Dole Institute reached many students at civic education and voter registration events at KU and throughout Kansas. Thanks to @ksdehq for inviting us to be a part of our state's commemoration of this important initiative!

🎉 Congratulations to @DoleSAB member Nathan Binshtok on being named a recipient of the Rusty Leffel Concerned Student Award! The university-wide award recognizes students who have demonstrated a real concern for furthering the ideals of @UnivOfKansas and higher education.

In honor of America at 250, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson will be the featured guest at the 2026 Dole Lecture. 🎟️ A free ticket is required to attend this event. Claim your ticket(s) at doleinstitute.org starting Mar. 23 at 10 a.m. CST.

✅ It's time to get #VoteReady! Check your voter registration and note key deadlines in your state of residence by visiting vote.gov. 🌻 Are you a resident of Kansas? Explore key state-wide dates here, at sos.ks.gov/elections, and your county clerk's website.

📅 This week at the Dole Institute, join us as we commemorate Civic Learning Week with a special Lawrence Reviewed Pop-Up! Stop by between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Mar. 9, to review civic engagement. 🔗 Plan your visit at bit.ly/4sOdyQb

📅 This week at the Dole Institute, this year's Ft. Leavenworth Series continues with a discussion from Dr. John Hosler exploring the intellectual underpinnings of medieval limited war. 🔗 Learn more at bit.ly/4aOcl3K

Had a great night at the @DoleInstitute with my bipartisan colleague @adamhgeller discussing our most recent @WSJ poll with @KansasUniv alumni and WSJ veteran Jerry Seib

The @DoleInstitute is a special place and I look forward to talking about the current political environment and the 2026 midterms with GOP pollster @adamhgeller and @GeraldFSeib who had an amazing journalistic career at the @WSJ