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2014 Politics & Journalism Lecture The Media and the Midterms with Dave Helling, KCStar Jonathan Martin, New York
Times, David Von Drehle, Time Magazine & Juana Summers, NPR
Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
Who's going to win? And how? Veteran journalists talk about the medias role in the midterm elections. Hear how they go inside the campaigns, get the real time numbers, and get the information out to the people.
Your Story, His Story the Legacy: the 1974 Dole-Roy Senate Race
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 7:30 p.m. The DIOP commemorates 40 years since the hard-fought U.S. Senate race between Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Roy, Join Dave Owen, Doles campaign coordinator, and Bill Roy, Jr., son of Congressman Roy, in an interview featuring personal recollections and historic materials from the Dole Archives.
Tanya Fields:
Eco-Warrior of the Food Revolution
Thursday, Oct. 16 @
Food justice activist and community organizer, Fields will be interviewed on topics related to KU's Hunger Awareness Month. Presented in partnership with KU Center for Sustainability, KU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, KU's Office of the Prowost and KU's International Center for Ethics in Business, and co-sponsored by KU Fights Hunger and the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center.
We Can Fix It: A Bipartisan Blueprint to Strengthen Our Democracy with Sen. Bob Bennett (R-UT)
and Sec. Dan Glickman, KS Thursday, Oct. 23 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) Commission on Political Reform, thirty Americans from all political stripes, has engaged concerned citizens to develop reforms for our polarized government. Our speakers will share these recommendations and discuss how they could lead to the big changes America needs.
Is It Time to Recognize Cuba?
Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
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 discussion on formal U.S. recognition of Cuba, beginning with lines of commerce and travel that have been closed since 1960. This event is co-sponsored by the Pan American Association of Kansas City (PANAM-KC).
Ending Domestic Violence Captivity: A Guide to Economic Freedom with author, Dr. Ludy Green
Tuesday, Nov. 18 @ 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18 @ 3:00 p.m.
Green works on domestic violence issues and solutions by getting politicians, CEOs of large corporations,
Congress and the United Nations to acknowledge her vision. Green's recent book outlines how a woman can regain her well-being, and her dignity through employment. Includes a book sale and signing.
No Labels: Stop Fighting Start Fixing with Mark McKinnon Wednesday, Nov. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
Top political strategist, McKinnon, knows all about hyper-partisanship in Washington and wants to do something about it. Find out more about No Labels, a growing bipartisan group dedicated to crossing the aisle to get things done, and McKinnon's take on when things are headed for the two parties.
On His Own Terms:
A Life of Nelson Rockefeller with author & historian,
Richard Norton Smith
Sunday, Nov. 23 @ 4:00 p.m.
Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, takes us inside his new biography of one of the most fascinating figures of the twentieth century, Nelson Rockefeller. Fourteen years in the making, utilizing thousands of new documents, interviews and Rockefeller's own writings, the book is the definitive work on this American icon. Includes a book sale and signing.
The Great American Wheat Harvest screening & Q & A with filmmaker, Conrad Weaver
Telling the story of families who travel from Texas to Canada custom harvesting wheat for our country and the world, Weaver documents the inspiring heritage now threatened to be lost. These harvesting families take risks and battle technological, economic and environmental challenges to feed millions. Includes a film screening, Q & A session and DVD sale.
Thursday, Dec. 4 @ 3:00 p.m.
2014 Post Election Conference Panelists TBA Thursday & Friday Dec. 11 & 12 times TBA
The Dole Institutes nationally recognized post-election panel is back for the midterms. In a multi-session conference, national journalists and strategists from both sides will analyze the midterm election results, and look ahead with early predictions for 2016. Come to one session or come to all! Just don't miss this chance to hear from the experts.
Fall 2014 Study Groups Behind the Byline: Political Journalists on the Midterm Election
with Dole Fellow, Dave Helling, KC Sta 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Sept. 17,24, Oct.1, 8, 22, 29 & Nov. 12 10 second sound bites. 300 word articles. 140
acter Tweets. That's how we digest today's political headlines. Go behind the byline with Helling and his special guests as they dissect the evolution of political journalism and share insight on the 2014 elections that only veteran political journalists can provide.
2014 Ft. Leavenworth Series:
Decisive Battles
First Thursday of each month
through November @ 3:00 p.m.
There are many famous battles in his
tory that we label as decisive events. However, history is replete with lesser known clashes of arms that were arguably just as significant in their respective wars. Don't miss the chance to learn about these critical clashes. Different subtopics and presenters each month.
East European Democracy Russian Reemergence Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m., Dole Institute
All above programs are FREE, open to the public, and held at the Dole Institute.
Gain valuable insights into the status of East European democracy from Ivan Vejvoda, sr. service president of The German Marshall Fund of the United States. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain a quarter of a century ago,
another great program at the Dole Institute. We'll also give you other DIOP news and information.
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Weis has some explaining to do
There were just four seconds remaining in the game. Duke led Kansas 41-3. Some may have found little meaning in the eight-yard run from Duke running back Shaun Wilson, but it was actually filled with it.
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As Kansas went down Saturday, so did the Duke single-game rushing record with Wilson's 245-yard performance. Wilson spent the bulk of his day in the end zone, rushing for three touchdowns: one for 45 yards, one for 68 yards and another for 69 yards.
time as Kansas football coach spoke more to the team's transgressions over the past
"There's visual evidence on tape," Weis said. "They should go down there with the ... anticipation of winning the game and not just hoping to win."
two seasons than the final one.
But when he addressed the media Sept. 13 before the game, Weis was swelling with optimism.
Wilson, the true freshman,
not even listed on Duke's two
deep depth chart this week,
broke through the Kansas defensive line and put his name in the record books.
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"That was embarrassing," Weis said. "Other than the punter, there's going to be plenty of blame to share."
Duke went for 511 total yards of offense to Kansas' 297.
"To win on the road, you have to do the same things you do to win at home, just better," offensive coordinator John Reagan said.
"I'm just trying to do my job," Weis said, "which I didn't do very well today."
After watching Saturday, I'd like to ask Weis for a copy of that "visual evidence."
Senior linebacker Ben Heeney cited a lack of juice in the stadium as the culprit of
the 21 points allowed in last week's fourth quarter. It's hard to imagine a Blue Devil crowd of 25,203 was
particularly hostile, but if Kansas is that reliant on the crowd's饮 to carry them to victory, it should come as no surprise that Kansas has lost 28-straight games away from Memorial Stadium.
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To be fair, Charlie Weis is not responsible for the 28 consecutive road losses, and had probably be the first to tell you that. You have to remember, he was hired in December 2011 for a guaranteed $2.5 million over five years.
But one thing he'll have to concede is that he is responsible for 12 of the 28 — I'm no math major, but I know that's approaching almost half.
"I'm just trying to do my job, which I didn't do very well today."
It's quite a struggle to point to Weis-recruited players who have produced. Ben Heeney, James Sims and Tony Pierson, the biggest names to take the field for the Jayhawks since 2012, were all Turner Gill's pickings.
When a player not listed on Duke's two-deep averages 20.4 yards per carry, and your starting quarterback completes 11 of 27 passes for 89 yards, you've got some issues. This kind of performance would be disappointing but excusable in year one of a rebuild, but in year three, with a senior-laden team, it becomes pathetic — a fire-able offense. Saturday didn't provide me any "visual evidence" that this program is headed in the right direction.
TARA BRYANT/KANSAN
CHARLIE WEIS
Kansas football coach
Edited Ben Carroll
Coach Charlie Weis watches his team play against Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium. In its first road game Saturday, Kansas lost 41-3 against Duke.
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