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« Bleak week: More rain likely, flood warning on | Today | Carpio trial: Closing statements expected today » June 26, 2006Clinton to give keynote at student games tonightSOUTH KINGSTOWN -- Former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker tonight as the World-Scholar Athlete Games kick into high gear at the University of Rhode Island. Clinton is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m. at the Ryan Center. Tickets may be purchased for $77 (lower level seating) or $62 (upper level seating). Call (401) 874-RAMS for more information. Earlier today, state Attorney General Patrick Lynch is to take part on a panel about non-violence, at 9:30 a.m. at Keaney Gymnasium. More about the games from its Web site ... Honor students from around the world have gathered for the games at the Kingston campus, which promote friendship, communication and cultural exchange. Some 1,900 students from more than 155 countries and all 50 states are expected to participate this year, Sponsored by URI's Institute for International Sport, the games are held every four years. But this year is unique, because the institute is teaming up with the United Nations to promote world peace through sports. U.N. delegates are expected to attend on Wednesday. Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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