E. Hanover Man Graduates Cum Laude

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY -- Skidmore's Class of 2013, with 605 baccalaureate candidates, participated in the College's 102nd Commencement Saturday, May 18, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Robert Stafutti of East Hanover received a BS degree Cum Laude.

Rebecca Krefting, assistant professor of American Studies, was chosen by the graduates to deliver the commencement remarks. A former stand-up comic and improv actress, Krefting is widely interdisciplinary in her interests, exploring in her teaching and research such diverse areas as women's history and literature, diversity and identity, popular culture, U.S. humor and the history of comic performance.

Also addressing the graduates during the program were Skidmore President Philip A. Glotzbach, Linda Toohey, chair of the board of trustees, and Emily Bell, president of the Class of 2013.