"John J. Pruis (born December 13, 1923) is best known as being a president of Ball State University as well as having a building dedicated in his name on the campus. He went to Western Michigan University for his education and later for a career. Pruis, originally from Holland, Michigan came to Ball State on July 1, 1968, and retiring in 1978."@en . "1923-12-13Z"^^ . . "Pruis, John J."@en . . . . . "President of Ball State University" . . "1923Z"^^ . "John J. Pruis"@en .