A former U.S. surgeon general will be the featured speaker during a National Women’s History Month program March 24 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District.

Dr. Joycelyn Elders, who served during President Bill Clinton’s administration, will speak at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public.

A Schaal, Ark., native, she was appointed by Clinton in 1993 and served until 1995. She is professor emeritus of pediatric endocrinology at the University of Arkansas School of Medical Science.