16 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2003
DEDICATION
Activities spark interest
Dole Institute events provide students with options abound
The Dole Institute is home to the world's largest stained glass American flag. The window will be unveiled after a laser light show at 10 p.m.Monday.
By Kevin Wiggs
kwiggs@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Zach Straus/Kansan
While this weekend's Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics dedication ceremony honors members of the "Greatest Generation," it will give students an opportunity to learn what made World War II veterans the greatest.
Whether it's to see the famous speakers or the laser light show, students who attend the ceremony will do so for a variety of reasons.
Rachael Braswell, Overland Park senior, said seeing famous personalities, including NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and former Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, would be an interesting educational experience. All four men will speak at the "Salute to the Heroes" on Monday night.
She also wants to see the goals and plans of the institute, but doesn't think that will be a big enough part of the agenda.
"I'm not thrilled about the theme — the greatest generation," she said. "I want to hear about the institute itself, but it doesn't seem focused enough on just that."
Col. Mike Lee, director of Air Force ROTC, said students should attend to see and hear what the World War II veterans had to say firsthand.
"They'll get to see the energy of the people that built the nation to what it is today," he said. "As well as to learn about the significance of the contribution they made to this country."
He said the war affected many people, including parents and grandparents of KU students.
"It was only 60 years ago," he said. "Not much time has gone by in relation to our country's existence."
Second Lt. Ryan Evans, recruiter for Army ROTC, said seeing the dedication
"Senator Dole is one of KU's most famous students."
Second Lt. Ryan Evans Army ROTC recruiter
was important to learn about Sen. Dole and the role he played in Kansas history.
"Senator Dole is one of KU's most famous students," he said. "He's done a lot
for not only KU and the state of Kansas, but for the country as well. It's important to honor that."
For those not interested in history, Monday night's events also offer less-academic activities, including a laser light show to officially unveil the building.
"You can't pass up a laser light show," Braswell said.
-Edited by Maggie Newcomer
DOLE DEDICATION SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 19
5 to 8 p.m. - Dole Institute open for tours
7 to 8:15 p.m. — Memory Tent (World War II heroes of Lawrence)
Sunday, July 20
World War II military encampment during daylight hours.
10 a.m. Interfaith church service recognizing the service and sacrifice of those who fought overseas and those whose efforts on the home front contributed to victory. Very limited public seating. This event will be broadcast live on radio station KLWN 1320 AM and shown inside the Memory Tent.
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dole Institute open for tours.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Vintage aircraft display at Lawrence Memorial Airport. Accessible only by free shuttle buses.
11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Memory Tent (Doolittle, Tuskegee, Code Talkers, Normandy, Pearl Harbor, Holocaust survivors).
2 p.m. In "KU Goes to War," faculty and other members of the KU family share their personal recollections at the Lied Center.
4 p.m. — Organ recital by James Higdon, Dane and Polly Bales teaching professor in organ, in the Bales Organ Recital Hall, adjacent to the Lied Center.
7 p.m. — American Legion's Jazzhaus Big Band Event, American Legion Post 14, 1308 W. Sixth St. For more information, call (785) 842-3415.
7 p.m. — SOLD OUT: An Evening of Dancing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Monday, July 21
World War II military encampment during daylight hours
8 to 9:30 a.m. — Memory Tent (Medal of Honor recipients)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Dole Institute open for tours
10 a.m. — World War II air parade in the skies above KU's Memorial Stadium.
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