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Flags Lowered to Honor U.S. Senator Bob Dole

Following a proclamation from President Joe Biden and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, all U.S., Nebraska, and University flags will be lowered to half-staff through Dec. 9.

  • published: 2021/12/06
  • contact: University Communications
Flags lowered by campanile

Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor to honor Senator Bob Dole, who passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

Flags will be flown at half-staff through Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021.

A copy of the full proclamation can be found on the White House website.

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