Past Events

DMNSF – April 3, 2025

In this presentation of the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF), Paul Schwennesen, Ph.D., will discuss Ukraine’s defensive war against Russian ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – The Ethics of War – April 2

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on April 2, 2025, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

National Security Roundtable – March 10-12

Civilian business and community leaders from around the country will participate in the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) National ...

National Wreaths Across America Day – Dec. 14

On Dec. 14, National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation will help honor veterans' graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Reflections on the Opening of the War in Iraq – Nov. 20

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Nov. 20, 2024, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

2024 Frontier Freedom 5K/10K – Oct. 13

Registration for the 2024 Frontier Freedom run/walk is open. The 2024 Frontier Freedom Run/Walk will feature both 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – The 1st Infantry Division in WWII – Sept. 26

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Sept. 26, 2024, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

Women & Leadership Social at Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery – Sept. 20

The Women and Leadership program September social will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. at Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery (16905 Jowler Creek Road, ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Gen. (Ret.) Vincent Brooks – Aug. 28

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Aug. 28, 2024, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown (200 West 12th St., KCMO). ...

AY2025 Women and Leadership social – Aug. 15

The AY2025 Women and Leadership program will kick-off with a social from 4-6 p.m. at the Frontier Army Museum (100 Reynold Ave. Fort Leavenworth, KS) ...

CGSOC Class of 2024 graduation – June 7

The Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) Class of 2024 graduation ceremony will be conducted June 7 at 9 a.m., in the Eisenhower ...

SAMS graduation – May 23

The U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies graduation ceremony is May 23 at 9 a.m. in the Eisenhower Auditorium of the Lewis and Clark Center ...

Information Advantage Symposium – May 22

The Information Advantage Symposium will be conducted May 22, 2024, from 8:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Marshall Auditorium in the Lewis and Clark Center ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Vietnam Legacies – May 9

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on May 9, 2024, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas (123 ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Roots of the Conflict in Gaza – April 10

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on April 10, 2024, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

CGSC Military Ethics Symposium – April 2

The 2024 CGSC Military Ethics Symposium will be conducted April 2, 2024, in the Marshall Auditorium and selected classrooms in the Lewis and Clark ...

National Security Roundtable – March 4-6

Civilian business and community leaders from around the country will participate in the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) National ...

Wreath Retirement – Jan. 27

On Dec. 16, 2023 National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation helped honor veterans’ graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

National Wreaths Across America Day – Dec. 16

On Dec. 16, National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation will help honor veterans' graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

Holiday Reception – Dec. 12

The CGSC Foundation is hosting a holiday reception for donors on Dec. 12 from 6–8 p.m. at the Carriage Club (5301 State Line Road, ...

2023 Appreciation Lunch – Dec. 8

The CGSC Foundation is hosting its annual "Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Lunch" for its suppliers, providers and supporters on Dec. 8 from ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Nov. 29

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Nov. 29, 2023, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

2nd Annual Frontier Freedom 5K Run/Walk – Oct. 8

The CGSC Foundation and the Kansas City Friends of Fisher House are teaming up again to host the second annual Frontier Freedom 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m., ...

Distinguished Speaker Series – Oct. 3

You are invited to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Oct. 3, 2023, at the Riverfront Community Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

Distinguished Speaker Series Dinner – Sept. 12

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation invites the public to attend a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, at the ...

International Military Family Fishing Derby – Sept. 9

The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club invites all international military students and their families to a “Fishing Derby” at Merritt Lake on Fort ...

Check Out Your Library – Aug. 11

“Check Out Your Library” Open House on Aug. 11, from 12:30-4:00 p.m. at the Combined Arms Research Library (250 Gibbon Ave., Fort Leavenworth, KS ...

CGSOC Class of 2024 International Flag Ceremony – Aug. 7

Opening day for each class of the Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) always includes the International Flag Ceremony. The flag ...

CGSOC Class of 2023 graduation – June 9

The Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) Class of 2023 graduation ceremony will be conducted June 9 at 9 a.m., in the Eisenhower ...

SAMS graduation – May 25

The U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies Class of 2023 graduation ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m., May 25, 2023, in the Eisenhower ...

Simons Center National Security Forum – May 25

Please join us for a luncheon and presentation of the Simons Center National Security Forum:Update Briefing on the War in Ukraine Thursday • May 25, ...

‘1973 – The South Vietnamese Fight on Alone’ topic of next Vietnam Lecture – May 9

The 15th lecture in the Vietnam War Commemoration Lecture Series is scheduled for May 9, 2023 at the Riverfront Community in downtown Leavenworth, ...

National Security Roundtable set for April 17-19

Civilian business and community leaders from around the country will participate in the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) National ...

Foundation Trustee to present at Park University Black History Month observance

CGSC Foundation Trustee Col. (Ret.) Dwayne Wagner will present during Park University’s month-long celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 28 at 10 ...

Federal Executive Board topic of next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Jan. 18

The fourth lecture of academic year 2023 of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 18, in the Arnold ...

National Wreaths Across America Day – Dec. 17

On Dec. 17, National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation will help honor veterans' graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

Next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on USAID – Dec. 13

The third presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2023 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Dec. 15 Dec. 13, in ...

State Department focus of next Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture – Nov. 15

The second presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2023 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Nov. 15, in the ...

Gen. John J. Pershing topic of dinner lecture at Riverfront Community Center – Nov. 9

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center are hosting a military history lecture focused on Gen. John J. Pershing on Nov. 9, 2022 at the Riverfront ...

You’re invited to Victory Lane! – Oct. 21

The CGSC Foundation invites you to an evening at the Kansas Speedway on Oct. 21. Drive your personal vehicle around the track at the Kansas Speedway, ...

Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit to visit Leavenworth – Oct. 22

The CGSC Foundation invites the public to visit the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Foundation and Fisher House team up to host 5K – Oct. 9

The CGSC Foundation and the Kansas City Friends of Fisher House have teamed up to host the Frontier Freedom 5K race at 8 a.m., on Oct. 9, 2022. The ...

Gen. Ulysses S. Grant topic of dinner lecture at Riverfront Community Center – Sept. 21

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center are hosting a military history lecture focused on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on Sept. 21, 2022 at the Riverfront ...

First Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture of AY23 to focus on space and interagency operations – Sept. 20

The first presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2023 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 20, in the ...

Luncheon in honor of Senator Pat Roberts – Sept. 9

The public is invited to a CGSC Foundation hosted luncheon in honor of retired Senator Pat Roberts at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 9, in the Frontier Conference ...

CGSOC Class of 2022 graduation – June 10

The Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) Class of 2022 graduation ceremony will be conducted June 10 at 9 a.m., on the Fort Leavenworth ...

International Officer badge ceremony – June 9

The international officers of the CGSOC Class of 2022 will receive their International Officer Badges signifying their graduation in a ceremony ...

SAMS graduation ceremony – May 26

The 2022 class of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) graduation ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m., May 26, 2022, in Eisenhower Hall in the ...

Federal Executive Board topic of next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – May 18

The eighth and final presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., May 18, in ...

1972 NVA Easter Offensive and the Battle of An Loc topic of next Vietnam Lecture – May 12

The 14th lecture in the Vietnam War Commemoration Lecture Series is scheduled for May 12, 2022 at June’s Northland in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

FBI, Joint Terrorism Task Force to present InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – April 20

The seventh presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., April 20, in the ...

Join the Alumni Association for an opportunity to drive on the Kansas Speedway

CGSC Students, Faculty and AlumniSign-up for an Alumni Association Life Membership ($250) between now and April 14 and you and your family can drive ...

You’re invited to Victory Lane! – April 15

The CGSC Foundation invites you to an evening at the Kansas Speedway on April 15. Drive your personal vehicle around the track at the Kansas ...

Next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on USAID – March 22

The sixth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., March 22, in Marshall ...

CAC Ethics Instructor Training – Feb. 22-24

Welcome to the 2022 CAC Ethics Instructors Training Conference! We are excited for your participation in this event through which your vision for ...

Department of State, Foreign Service topic of next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Feb. 23

The fifth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 23, in the Arnold ...

Cold War Symposium Virtual Presentation – Feb. 8

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center invites the public to attend the last of three virtual presentations in the Cold War Symposium ...

Volunteers needed to help remove wreaths – Jan. 22

The CGSC Foundation needs volunteers to help pick up wreaths at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery this Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 10 ...

Deputy to the Commanding General to present InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Jan. 20

The fourth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 20, in the ...

Cold War Symposium Virtual Presentation – Jan. 11

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center invites the public to attend the second of three virtual presentations in the Cold War Symposium ...

National Wreaths Across America Day – Dec. 18

On Dec. 18, National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation will help honor veterans' graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

Cold War Symposium Virtual Presentation – Dec. 14

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center invites the public to attend the first of three virtual presentations in the Cold War Symposium ...

Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Luncheon – Dec. 9

The CGSC Foundation is hosting its annual holiday "Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Lunch" for its suppliers, providers and supporters on Dec. 9 ...

Museum Gift Shop Ribbon Cutting – Dec. 8

The CGSC Foundation announces a ribbon cutting ceremony for its gift shop located in the Frontier Army Museum (100 Reynolds Ave., Fort Leavenworth) on ...

Simons Center Distinguished Lecture Series – Nov. 18

The CGSC Foundation’s Simons Center invites you to a Distinguished Lecture Series dinner event November 18, 2021Reception (cash bar) at 5:30 p.m. • ...

DIA is subject of Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture – Nov. 17

The third presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Nov. 17, in the Arnold ...

Lewis and Clark Center Atrium to be dedicated in Lt. Gen. Arter’s name

The Combined Arms Center and Army University will dedicate the atrium area of the Lewis and Clark Center, home of the U.S. Army Command and General ...

Cold War Symposium – Nov. 9

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center invites the public to attend the inaugural presentation of the Cold War Symposium dinner event at ...

Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on CIA – Oct. 20

The second presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Oct. 20, in the ...

Register now for an American Diplomacy webinar – Oct. 14

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the American Diplomacy Journal presents: How Does Diplomacy Benefit Americans? Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2021 • 6:30 ...

Arter-Rowland National Security Forum – Oct. 14

You are invited to a luncheon and presentation of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum: Counter Human Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. Thursday, ...

Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on space and interagency operations – Sept. 21

The first presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2022 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Sept. 21 in the Arnold ...

International Military Family Fishing Derby – Sept. 11

The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club invites all international military students and their families to a “Fishing Derby” at Merritt Lake on Fort ...

Simons Center Distinguished Lecture Series – Sept. 7

You're Invited! The CGSC Foundation invites the public to attend a Simons Center Distinguished Lecture Series dinner event at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 7, at ...

Register now for Connections 2021

The Connections Wargaming Conference is an annual event conducted each summer to bring together practitioners from every segment of the wargaming ...

Simons Center National Security Forum – May 20

Please join us for a luncheon and presentation of the Simons Center National Security Forum:Counter Human Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. Thursday • ...

Operation Lam Son 719 topic of next Vietnam Lecture – May 13

The 13th lecture in the Vietnam War Commemoration Lecture Series is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at June's Northland in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas ...

Iran: from the Inside Out – April 22

The International Relations Council (IRC) will host Iran: From the Inside Out on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The IRC will host the presentation online ...

IRC Berkley Lecture March 16

Secretary Chuck Hagel, the former Secretary of Defense (2013-15) and U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997-2009), will present on the global rebalance of ...

Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Luncheon – Dec. 11

The CGSC Foundation is hosting its annual holiday "Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Lunch" for its suppliers, providers and supporters on Dec. ...

Sponsor a holiday wreath in honor of a veteran

The CGSC Foundation has joined with Wreaths Across America with the goal to ensure every veteran interred at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is ...

Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on space and interagency operations – Nov. 19

The second presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2021 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Nov. 19 in the ...

Arter-Rowland National Security Forum Inaugural Presentation

The inaugural virtual presentation of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, from noon – 1 p.m. The ...

KU Virtual Security Conference – Sept. 3

You are invited to attend a virtual conference entitled "North Korea from the Inside Out" hosted by the KU Intelligence Community Center for Academic ...

CGSOC virtual graduation – June 11 and 12

The international military students of the Command and General Staff Officers (CGSOC) Class of 2020 will be presented with their CGSC International ...

SAMS virtual graduation – May 21

CGSC's School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) graduates students from its year-long programs Thursday, May 21. Graduates will be honored in a ...

KU Spring 2020 Security Conference – April 20-21

(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED) – The University of Kansas Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (Kansas-ICCAE) is hosting a spring ...

National Security Roundtable set for April 13-14

(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED) – The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College’s School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and the CGSC Foundation ...

Cyberspace Ethics focus of InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – April 6

(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED) – The ninth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2020 will be conducted at ...

USAID activities focus of InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – March 12

The eighth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2020 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., March 12, in the ...

FBI to present at next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Feb. 25

The seventh presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2020 will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 25, in the ...

Quarterly Board Meeting – Feb. 21

The CGSC Foundation will conduct a quarterly board meeting on Friday, Feb. 21, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the offices of Spencer Fane in downtown ...

NGA is focus of InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Jan. 28

Mr. Ralph M. Erwin, Senior Geospatial Intelligence Officer, will lead the discussion in the next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture at 12:30 p.m., Jan. 28, ...

Army University Holiday Lunch – Dec. 20

Army University is conducting its annual holiday lunch for staff and faculty at 12:30 p.m., Dec. 20, 2019. The CGSC Foundation is a sponsor for the ...

CGSC Foundation Holiday hours

The CGSC Foundation offices (including the Simons Center) will be closed from Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2, in observance of the holidays. Contact ...

Holiday Reception – Dec. 17

The CGSC Foundation is hosting a holiday reception for major donors on Dec. 17 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Mission Hills Country Club (5400 Mission ...

2019 Appreciation Lunch – Dec. 12

The CGSC Foundation is hosting an "Appreciation Lunch" for its suppliers, providers and supporters on Dec. 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the ...

InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture to focus on Defense Intelligence Agency – Dec. 10

Mr. Roderic C. Jackson, the Defense Intelligence Chair and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Representative to the Combined Arms Center and Army ...

Foundation Board Meeting – Dec 4

The CGSC Foundation will conduct a quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees Dec. 4 from 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Attendance is limited to board ...

KC Federal Executive Board topic of next InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture – Nov. 26

Mr. Larry A. Hisle, executive director of the Greater Kansas City Federal Executive Board, will lead the discussion in the next InterAgency Brown-Bag ...