CGSC Foundation to host women’s conference

● Mark Wiggins ● February 16, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Ann Soby, director of operations for the Command and General Staff College Foundation, said she wants women to feel inspired, educated and motivated. With this in mind, Soby pitched the idea of a Women’s Conference to the CGSC Foundation Board of Trustees last year and it was approved. Inspire, educate… Read More

Public invited to presentation on the Battle of Verdun March 9

● Mark Wiggins ● February 12, 2016 ● Events Past Events ● No Comments

The Department of Military History of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth invites the public to attend the sixth in a series of lectures intended to educate the public about World War I during its 100-year commemoration. – Dr. Richard Faulkner, a professor of history… Read More

Foundation gift shop now offers regimental bow ties

● Mark Wiggins ● February 9, 2016 ● News Releases ● 1 Comment

One of the more popular items in the CGSC Foundation gift shop over the years has been the regimental necktie with the CGSC crest. Recently the Foundation has expanded this offering to include regimental bow ties. The bow ties are made in England by William Turner & Son, the same… Read More

Bell Yearbook editor selected as February Person of the Month

● Mark Wiggins ● February 2, 2016 ● Person of Note ● No Comments

The CGSC Foundation has selected Maj. Lance Brender, editor-in-chief of the Bell yearbook for CGSC’s Class of 2016, as the Person of the Month for February 2016. Brender’s willingness to volunteer for leadership of the most enduring record of his class’s time at Fort Leavenworth and the Command and General… Read More

Partner Spotlight – Reilly & Sons

● Mark Wiggins ● February 2, 2016 ● News Releases Partner Spotlight ● No Comments

Reilly & Sons Insurance in Leavenworth, Kansas, is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for February 2016. Reilly & Sons has stepped up to support the Foundation’s Soldier and Family Support programs, specifically the upcoming Women’s Conference scheduled for March. Jerry Reilly, the chairman of Reilly and Sons, Inc.,… Read More

Leaning forward

● Mark Wiggins ● February 2, 2016 ● CEO Update ● No Comments

In my previous column I told you that I would talk about some of our new programs for 2016 that the Foundation will be sponsoring or co-sponsoring with other organizations. We are pleased to be able to present what has become our “standard fare” including the Hyrum Smith talk to… Read More

Foundation, College provide ‘walk and talk’ tour for Waddell & Reed reps

● Mark Wiggins ● January 29, 2016 ● News Releases Walk and Talk Program ● No Comments

Representatives from Kansas City area Waddell & Reed financial advisors offices visited the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Jan. 27 as part of the CGSC Foundation’s outreach programs. Foundation CEO Doug Tystad led the group of nine around the Lewis and Clark Center, home of CGSC, and spoke… Read More

Smith presents ‘The 3 Gaps’

● Mark Wiggins ● January 27, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Hyrum Smith, cofounder and former CEO of the Franklin-Covey company and former CGSC Foundation board president, presented his “3 Gaps” lecture to CGSC students, Jan. 26, in Eisenhower Hall of the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth. Smith provided the students with thoughtful approached to improving their personal and… Read More

GI Bill author to be honored with Kansas park project

● Mark Wiggins ● January 12, 2016 ● News Releases ● 1 Comment

A little known veteran named Harry W. Colmery from Topeka, Kansas, is credited with authoring the “Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944,” better known as the “GI Bill.” His dedication to veterans after serving in World War I is a story worth telling and a legacy worth honoring. To honor him,… Read More

Call for public comments in support of CGSC accreditation

● Mark Wiggins ● January 12, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the academic accrediting body for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, is preparing to visit CGSC Feb. 28 – March 1 to conduct a standard periodic comprehensive evaluation. Successful completion of this evaluation is required in order for the College to keep its… Read More