Amanda Fleri of San Diego Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/15/2011)(readMedia)-- Amanda Fleri, a member of the Class of 2011 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Ward and Cynthia Fleri of San Diego.

Fleri earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude with honor in psychology at Skidmore's 100h commencement in May. In addition, she was elected to membership in the college's Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society that recognizes superior achievement in the liberal arts.

Fleri was the recipient this spring of the Amy Eisenberg '72 Memorial Award, named in honor of an alumna of the college and presented annually to a junior or senior who submits a proposal for research in educational psychology.

During her Skidmore career, Fleri was a member of Periclean, Skidmore's own academic honor society, which was formed in 1956 to stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage creative activity, and honor academic achievement. She also was elected to membership in Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society.

Fleri also was a member of the Skidmore Honors Forum, which strengthens the intellectual life at the college and provides positive leadership on campus and in the community. Membership is open to students based on their academic accomplishments and commitment to excellence.

Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The college grants the bachelor's degree in some 60 majors, including both traditional liberal arts disciplines and preprofessional programs. Skidmore also awards the master of arts in liberal studies degree.