Events
Academic Speaker Series: Women in the Military
April 16, 2026
6 p.m.
Theatre in the Dale A. Lyons Building, Dowagiac Campus
Celebrating 250 Years of American History: Women in the Military
Since our country was founded, hundreds of thousands of women have played vital roles across every branch of the military. They deploy in combat and serve in peacetime. Come learn about their service, sacrifice, and legacy.
Featuring: Rhea R. Pruett, Chief Warrant Officer Five (Retired), Army, and Laura Ritchie, Adjunct Professor, Jackson College and Former Testing Administrator, Army
Presented by Michigan’s ambassadors for the national Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
This event is open to the public.