Jonathan Krueger, who graduated magna cum laude from the School of General Studies last month, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. The school's acting dean of students, Leslie Limardo, notified GS students of his death in an email Friday night.
Krueger started studying at Columbia in the fall of 2008. According to Limardo, he was inducted into the GS Honor Society in 2010 and the GS chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring.
A memorial service will be held in the Faculty House, at 64 Morningside Drive, next Saturday from 12-2 p.m.
Students can contact Counseling and Psychological Services at 212-854-2878. Students can also contact the Office of the University Chaplain at 212-854-1493, and the GS dean of students office at 212-854-2881.
You can read Limardo's full email after the jump.
