John Quiñones to speak at Fusion Day at Drury University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drury University is holding their fourth annual Fusion Day in recognizing students work. Over 300 students will present their original work to their colleagues and people around the Springfield community.
This year, the university will be welcoming Emmy Award broadcast journalist John Quiñones as a keynote speaker. Quinones is known for his work at ABC and for hosting the show 'What Would You Do?'.
The university will also be welcoming alumni Brandy Enver Harris to speak. Harris works as a Chief Executive Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield.
The event will be April 22-23. For more information on the schedule of the event, visit the Drury University website on the details of each panel.
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