Civility
Celebrating Civility and Discourse
“Civility Week is an intentional time for our campus community to reflect on what it means to live our values It is an opportunity to practice respectful dialogue, engage in thoughtful inquiry and strengthen our shared commitment to one another. Through conversations, storytelling, workshops and campus-wide experiences, we will explore how to build a stronger, more connected community." - Joy Fulkerson
ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?
Combining a moving life story, an exceptional career, incomparable insights and a powerful presence, John Quiñones has emerged as one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world today. His moving presentations focus on his odds-defying journey, celebrate the life-changing power of education, champion the Latino American Dream and provide thought-provoking insights into human nature and ethical behavior.
A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work
and poverty to more than 30 years at ABC News, the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime
and eight national Emmy awards for his reporting over the years. Along the way, he
broke through barriers, won the highest accolades such as recently becoming inducted
into the National Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences “Golden Circle,” and became a role model for many. As host
and creator of What Would You Do?, the highly-rated, hidden camera ethical dilemma
news magazine now on its 17th season, Quiñones has literally become “the face of doing
the right thing” to millions of fans. It’s a role that he has enthusiastically embraced
off camera, with a popular book and inspirational keynote presentations that challenge
both business and general audiences to examine the What Would You Do? moments we face
every day.
He was recently honored in Miami with the prestigious “Best TV Host” award from leading television and film organizations RealScreen and the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), recognizing his remarkable contributions to television and storytelling. Known for truly connecting with audiences and leaving them uplifted and inspired,
Quiñones delivers a powerful message of believing in one’s self, never giving up and always, always doing the right thing.
