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15/01/2014
Bill Clinton To Visit Queen's
Bill Clinton is to visit Queen’s University Belfast on 5 March this year, it has been announced.
The former President will undertake an itinerary including the opening of the University’s Leadership Institute, now known as the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall.
At the time of its naming, President Clinton said: "I am honoured to be associated with this Institute. It will prepare future business leaders for a time that requires economic innovation, and in the process, will demonstrate the determination of Queen's in Northern Ireland to seize the opportunities that peace has made possible."
Speaking about the visit Queen’s Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McElnay, said: "Queen's is honoured to once again welcome President Clinton to the University. He has a long and proud association with both Queen’s and Northern Ireland and he will have the opportunity to see at first hand our Leadership Institute to which he has given his name.
"The aim of the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's is directly aligned to the goals of the Clinton Foundation. It provides a focus at the heart of the local business community, supporting economic growth and the ongoing development of the knowledge economy."
(IT/MH)
The former President will undertake an itinerary including the opening of the University’s Leadership Institute, now known as the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall.
At the time of its naming, President Clinton said: "I am honoured to be associated with this Institute. It will prepare future business leaders for a time that requires economic innovation, and in the process, will demonstrate the determination of Queen's in Northern Ireland to seize the opportunities that peace has made possible."
Speaking about the visit Queen’s Acting President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor James McElnay, said: "Queen's is honoured to once again welcome President Clinton to the University. He has a long and proud association with both Queen’s and Northern Ireland and he will have the opportunity to see at first hand our Leadership Institute to which he has given his name.
"The aim of the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's is directly aligned to the goals of the Clinton Foundation. It provides a focus at the heart of the local business community, supporting economic growth and the ongoing development of the knowledge economy."
(IT/MH)
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