16 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FEATURE
WEDNESDAY,JULY23.2003
CEREMONY
Dole dedicat
Former Sen. Bob Dole was humbled and honored by the weekend events for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, he said at a press conference Sunday night. The former senator, his wife, Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-North Carolina), and their daughter, Robin, spoke briefly to the media before attending the Glenn Miller Orchestra performance at the Holiday Inn.
Dole said he wanted the building to be a memorial to World War II veterans and a resource of public service,public policy
and bipartisan experience for University students and faculty.
He visited the completed building Sunday afternoon and had a "very emotional" experience, upon seeing the pictures of his parents and the house he grew up in.
His wife said the building was a tribute to a great man.
Bob's next step will be chairing a committee to raise funds for Bennett College, an all-female black college in North Carolina.
Jennifer Wellington
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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, former Sen. Bob Dole, former President Jimmy Carter and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speak to the media before the "Legacy of Leadership" dinner Monday. Giuliani received the first Dole Spirit of Leadership Award.
Mayor honored at dinner; part of dedication events
By Maggie Newcomer mnewcomer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani received the first-ever Dole Spirit of Leadership Award Monday evening — and for good reason, Sen. Bob Dole said.
Dole praised Giuliani for his service following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center.
Giuliani received the award, part of the
"It's an experience," Jones said. He said he was glad to have had the opportunity to hear Dole and Giuliani speak.
Arthur Jones, Dallas sophomore attended the dinner with his grandmother.
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics dedication, at the Legacy of Leadership $500 per-plate dinner. More than 400 politicians and Kansas residents attended the dinner.
SEE LEGACY ON PAGE 20
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Visitors to the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics browse display cases under the light cast by the world's largest stained glass American flag.The flag was unveiled Monday night after a laser light show.