Michael was hired to cook. shop. run errands. carry books. and to care for Berns sick colleague. In the course of his employment. Michael became both the pupil and the friend of Professor Berns and his family. The recovering professor and Dr. Berns encouraged Michael to finish high school. which he did. and then arranged for him to enroll at Roosevelt University in Chicago. where on a student visa and working full time to support himself. Michael graduated with a bachelors degree in comparative literature. While at Roosevelt University. Michael impressed everyone with his student work and with his good works.