Don't be afraid to bet on yourself. Student Erin Scime speaks during the morning commencement. President Lois B. DeFleur, with assistance from Dick Dalfiume, hoods Paul Reiser '77 as a symbol of the honorary doctor of humane letters he received during the Harpur College commencement. Shari Lawrence Pfleeger '70 told Harpur graduates about the college influences in her life. Chaitanya Sareen of the Watson School addresses graduates during the afternoon session.
Academic regalia helps frame the center stage as the platform party processes into the Arena.