Judge Mindy Glazer Recognizes Classmate
Opinion No. 276
December 6, 2014
1:57 p.m. EST
snowbirds in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Before the Honorable Michael J. Davis
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Minnesota
the Honorable Norma L. Peterson
Honorable William C. Mohn
United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota
the Honorable Mark J.BOOKER
Presiding
2:47 p.m. EST
JUDGE MIRANDA GLAZER RECOGNIZES classmate
Opinion No. 275
December 6, 2014
1:30 p.m. EST
snowbirds in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Before the Honorable Michael J. Davis
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Minnesota
the Honorable Norma L. Peterson
Honorable William C. Mohn
United States District Judge for the District of Minnesota
the Honorable Mark J.BOOKER
Presiding
SITUATION
3:14 p.m. EST
When Eric Dike got into college right out of high school, he was dazzled by the opportunities that the Minnesota State University
would provide for him. Almost overnight, he figured himself to be highly eligible for scholarship offers from other universities.
With honors and athletic awards, he landed a place on teams playing on the big West Coast.
Dike left campus in 2006 -- frustrated at how he was treated or judged during his first year at Minnesota State.
As expected, he started to feel alienated because of his difference.
At home in Rochester, N.Y., Dike had a brilliant plan.
He'd write a letter to faculty members and share his thoughts.
His letter would be well-received.
Professor James D. Hosmer encouraged him to continue writing his letter.
The reason: "It's your letter," Hosmer said.
"And whatever you do, if you really want to reach people, find out their interests."
At first, Dike sat down to explain what he desired to do.
But Hosmer knew he could help his friend.
"You ask questions," Hosmer suggested.
"You give them ideas.
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