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UConn to host world peace summit in 2011
Joe Adinolfi
Issue date: 6/15/09 Section: News
About half the students will be athletes, while the remainder will be students of the arts such as painters, poets and actors.
Due to of the event's immense size, the IIS has enlisted the help of several partners to ensure success. The group has the backing of the United Nations, Connecticut governor Jodi Rell and, of course, UConn.
UConn was selected to host the event because it has the necessary athletic fields and dormitories to accommodate both the participants and their planned activities. UConn also has the intellectual and administrative resources to ensure that the event will run smoothly.
"UConn is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition for its scholarship and support in the areas of human rights and social justice," said UConn president Michael Hogan about why he feels UConn is an appropriate choice of location for the 2011 summit.
"Our programs in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship are likewise gaining increasing attention for their excellence. And, it's no secret that Connecticut's leadership has invested wisely and in unprecedented ways in our capital infrastructure. This makes the university a best-choice for an event like this."
The Scholar-Athlete Games will take place from June 26 through July 2. Activities for the Peace Summit will commence on July 3 and end with a closing address on July 7.
Several fundraisers will be held over the next two years. The event is seeking funding from federal grants, private corporations and foundations.
"We are delighted to join Dan Doyle and the IIS in this outstanding initiative," said Hogan.
Due to of the event's immense size, the IIS has enlisted the help of several partners to ensure success. The group has the backing of the United Nations, Connecticut governor Jodi Rell and, of course, UConn.
UConn was selected to host the event because it has the necessary athletic fields and dormitories to accommodate both the participants and their planned activities. UConn also has the intellectual and administrative resources to ensure that the event will run smoothly.
"UConn is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition for its scholarship and support in the areas of human rights and social justice," said UConn president Michael Hogan about why he feels UConn is an appropriate choice of location for the 2011 summit.
"Our programs in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship are likewise gaining increasing attention for their excellence. And, it's no secret that Connecticut's leadership has invested wisely and in unprecedented ways in our capital infrastructure. This makes the university a best-choice for an event like this."
The Scholar-Athlete Games will take place from June 26 through July 2. Activities for the Peace Summit will commence on July 3 and end with a closing address on July 7.
Several fundraisers will be held over the next two years. The event is seeking funding from federal grants, private corporations and foundations.
"We are delighted to join Dan Doyle and the IIS in this outstanding initiative," said Hogan.
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Bette-Jayne Adinolfi
posted 6/18/09 @ 8:18 AM EST
Great article and coverage Joey, it sounds like this will be a commenorable time for UConn
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posted 6/22/09 @ 3:18 AM EST
Really big thing for Uconn that UConn will host over 20,000 guests from around the world in June 2011 for the World Scholar-Athlete Games and World Youth Peace Summit. (Continued…)
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