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For anyone interested in entrepreneurship and business insight, this year's Drury convocation series—a near-weekly slate of speakers intended for students but often more interesting for the public—is a must. Sponsored by the Edward Jones Center for Entrepreneurship, some of the top local and national business minds will be on campus between now and the end of the school year.

On October 9 at 7 p.m. at Clara Thompson Hall, the speaker will be Peter Herschend, co-owner and co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment. The full press release follows below.

Seriously: As a Drury grad, I know most undergrads don't give these events the time of day unless they're required to for class. But grownups probably will.

Best of all, the event is free to attend—no luncheon or fundraiser ticket required. Click here for the full 2008-09 convocation lineup.

Matt Lemmon, web editor

[Begin press release]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 30, 2008 — Peter Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, presents “Johnny the Bagger: Innovations in Customer Service” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 in Clara Thompson Hall.

Herschend is co-owner and co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation with his brother, Jack.. The Herschend’s company, now regarded as the country's foremost privately held family entertainment company, owns Silver Dollar City and Celebration City in addition to Dollywood in Tennessee, Stone Mountain Park in Georgia and the Adventure and Newport aquariums.

Herschend earned his business degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and holds an honorary doctorate from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. He has devoted his professional life to the company serving as executive vice-president and vice-chairman.

Drury University’s 2008-2009 convocation series Entrepreneurship & Innovation focuses on unique and innovative approaches to business, social and environmental issues. This series features the stories of individuals and organizations who apply energy and ingenuity to improve their world.

Events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Rebecca Denton at (417) 873-7377, or by e-mail at rdenton@drury.edu, or visit www.drury.edu/convo0809.
 

[End press release.]

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 | Permalink