Derek Graduates!

Derek graduated from Western State College yesterday. He was one of 235 graduates. He graduated cum laude (with praise).

He has another 7 weeks on his commitment to the WSC Art Department, and then he needs to get going on his next stop...which started to solidify last Monday morning when he got a call to set up an interview with a Prof. Stevens at New Mexico State University.

Derek was offerred/asked/n0t sure of the actually term to use, a place in the graduate MFA program and a graduate assistant position. The actually offer letter is to follow, but it looks like his tuition will be cover and he will receive a stipend.

He will need to find a place to live and attend GA orientation and training courses this summer sometime.

This is a three year program, since as a GA he will be taking only 9 credits a semester (along with his GA responsibilities) and will be working there year round.

I understand that one of the reasons Prof, Stevens selected Derek was his contemporary sculpture portfolio. Which if you have seem any of his pieces you probably would understand. She will be his mentor during the program.