a t n f i o h c o h h r A t i w p g i g H 4 er m 5. E S W hy 1 C l be so ha NJ ha wi th hi ha av pe sh wa Ka W i j ke 2 c pic sh ow be the lea per the doo Tin w o a 7- J a w yt E adv to one the Wi cy plu the pro O few was off 20+ 17, 31 4 as Nug roo pos LeB Dude over Hey! Remember last week when President Obama was at KU and he was all like... "Anyschool of politics named for Bob Dole is one I'd be proud of, too, because he is a great Kansan and a great American." And we were like... "That's us!" ROBERT J. DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS We're the Dole Institute of Politics We are non-partisan and we have amazing opportunities for students! The University of Kansas NETWORKING YOU'LL NEVER FORGET 18 SAB were able to be White House volunteers for the President's visit. NOT JUST FOR POLI-SCI MAJORS, our Student Advisory Board (SAB) offers opportunities unlike anywhere else on campus to get involved, get connected, and benefit from access to world-renowned guest speakers, diverse programming for all disciplines, archival reasearch community mentors, internship financial assistance, and paid positions. Join anytime throughout the semester by contacting us or attending a meeting and signing up. Upcoming Meetings: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Feb. 3,Feb 24,March 10,March 31 & April 21 INTERNSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The DIOP provides financial assistance to KU students in their pursuit of careers in public service, politics, museum/archival studies or related fields. This assistance helps to offset the travel and living expenses associated with internships. The Program is open to all eligible KU students, but first preference is given to students who have been active participants on SAB for a year. We welcome applications from all majors and without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, or political affiliation. DIVERSE PROGRAMMING - 2015 spring highlight Part I - An Evening with Kathleen Sebelius co-sponsored by the Lawrence Public Library 7:30 p.m.Thurs.,Feb.12 Part II - The New Paradigm for Women's Political Success with Adrienne Kimmell 7:30 p.m.Tues.,Feb.17 Part III - Women Legislative Leadership with Rep. Gilda Cobb Hunter, Beka Romm & Joan Wagnon 7:30 p.m. Tue., Feb. 24 Part IV - Women's Leadership on Campus: Discovering the Leader in You with KU faculty panelists Mary Banwart, Ann Cudd & Alice Lieberman 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 4 The DJOP offers diverse programs on topics such as education, science, history, business journalism, current events & of course politics. This semester we will have 27 programs available, ALL FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please see our website for a full listing, but here is one we thought you may be particularly interested to know about. DOLE FORUMS Recognizing Cuba with Frank Calzon and Marifeli Perez-Stable 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 24 Frank Calzon, executive director of the Center for a Free Cuba, and Marifeli Perez-Stable, professor at Florida International University, join us for a moderated and timely discussion on formal U.S. recognition of Cuba. This program is co-sponsored by the Pan-American Association of Kansas City. SPRING STUDY GROUPS A Gay Conservative Looks at the Culture Wars the Culture Wars with spring fellow, Jimmy LaSalvia 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 18 & 25. March 4, 11 & 25, and April 1 & 8. LaSalvia, a conservative, looks at Gay activist Lasavia, a conservative, looks at a variety of cultural issues from a nonpartisan perspective, including gay marriage, the war on women, and the rise of Fox and MSNBC. What created these critical issues? And how large will they loom in 2016? Please see our website for more information on weekly topics and announcements of the special guest speakers that will join Jimmy PIZZA & POLITICS Pizza & Politics is an informal FREE PIZZA lunch on campus where distinguished guest speakers candidly talk with students about their expertise in life and career. These are great opportunities to meet some very cool people with great advice. THIS SEMESTER, P&P sessions will cover such issues as how to become a young professional after graduation, studying and researching in South America, getting involved in your community, and working behind the scenes in politics. STAY TUNED TO OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ON DATES & SPEAKERS!!! Facebook.com/Dolell InstitutePizzaAndPolitics WEST CAMPUS www.DoleInstitute.org @DoleInstitute Facebook.com/DoleInstitute +