Foundation staffer participates in library reading program

● Elizabeth Hill ● October 14, 2020 ● Featured News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

CGSC Foundation Director of Operations Lora Morgan recently participated in the Combined Arms Research Library’s (CARL) Community Reads program. In a video released on October 9, Morgan read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, and read with permission of Simon &… Read More

Celebrate National Book Month!

● Elizabeth Hill ● October 9, 2020 ● Featured News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

October is National Book Month! The importance of the written word cannot be overstated. The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College has long been the lead agent for education and leader development in the Army, and has produced countless soldiers, statesmen, scholars, and authors. The CGSC Foundation is proud… Read More

Armed Forces Day: Who Do You Salute?

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 14, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

For 70 years, our nation has upheld the tradition of Armed Forces Day, saluting those who serve in the Armed Forces on the third Saturday in May. This Armed Forces Day, the CGSC Foundation asks that you join us in saluting those serving at Fort Leavenworth, the best hometown in… Read More

Throwback Thursday: Ready, Set, Read!

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 14, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT– While currently closed to the general public due to COVID-19, the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library’s (CARL) continues to provide excellent programs supporting military families sheltering at home, including Bingo for Books, Spring Into Reading, digital story time, and chalk drawing games. The library also provides educational resources… Read More

Thank you neighbors!

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 12, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

We asked. You answered. Thank you to all who participated in the CGSC Foundation’s #GivingTuesdayNow campaign we ran May 2-6. Along with the matching funds from a generous donor, we raised $5,600 to support the wonderful people and programs that make Fort Leavenworth “The best hometown in the Army.” We… Read More

Throwback Thursday: A Celebration of International Friendship

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 7, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

The international military student program at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College provides a professional military cross-cultural exchange unrivaled anywhere in the world. International military officer participation in education and training at Fort Leavenworth dates back to 1894. More than 8,000 international graduates from 164 countries and their… Read More

Give Back with #GivingTuesdayNow

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 30, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

In uncertain times it can be difficult to know what to do. American hero Mr. Fred Rogers said to “Look for the helpers,” and looking around Fort Leavenworth, we see a lot of helpers. Helpers in uniform. Helpers in scrubs. Helpers behind desks. Helpers delivering food – and toilet paper. It’s time to help the helpers...

Throwback Thursday: The Grand Opening!

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 23, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT: On April 21, 2010, philanthropist and friend of the Foundation Mr. Ross Perot cut the ribbon signifying the grand opening of the Arthur D. Simons Center for Interagency Cooperation. Mr. Perot funded the establishment of the Simons Center to enhance interagency education and scholarship at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College...

Throwback Thursday: Benny’s a Good Man

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 16, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT: CGSC Foundation Trustee Benny Lee plays his clarinet at one of many receptions he has hosted for the Foundation. Lee is noted for his entrepreneurial success, community leadership, and philanthropy, and was recognized as “Kansas City Philanthropist of the Year” in 2014. Recently the CGSC Foundation recognized Lee’s efforts by naming him their “Person of the Month.”

Throwback Thursday: State Surgeon Speaks on Modern Epidemics

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 9, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT: Dr. Lee A. Norman, the State Surgeon of Kansas, presented a lecture entitled “Modern Epidemics: Why they occur and why we should worry!” on Monday, April 23, 2018. Dr. Norman spoke about public health issues facing the world at the time, as well as concerns for potential epidemics and pandemics.