(CENTREVILLE) – A well known name in broadcast journalism is coming to St. Joseph County.

Glen Oaks Community College is welcoming ABC News veteran, creator and host John Quinones as part of the 2023 Viking Speaker Series. The talk is titled “Opportunity Through Education: John Quinones’ American Dream”.

Quinones 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 of 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 seven national Emmy awards for his reporting over the years.

Along the way, he broke through barriers, won the highest accolades, 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 in its 15th season, Quiñones, has literally become the “face of doing the right thing,” to millions of fans. It is 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.

Quinones will speak Thursday, September 28, starting at 6:30 PM at the Sturges-Young Center For The Arts, located at 201 North Nottawa Street in Sturgis. There will be a book signing and refreshments following the program, which is free to attend.