“Emory & Henry prepared me for this opportunity by providing the knowledge and assistance as well as having a relationship with VCOM,” says Carter. “The Pre-Health advisors are tremendous about sharing information, answering questions, and helping students stay on track to meet their goals.”
Carter is the second Emory & Henry student to receive this honor. The program accepts a small set of rising juniors because of their interest in, and commitment to, practicing in rural regions. Carter has a strong interest in wilderness medicine, mission work and in making a positive difference in his community.
The Department of World Languages and students created an altar on display in Wiley Hall to recognize Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—a holiday celebrated on Nov. 1. Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism. Students participated by leaving their paintings in honor of loved ones on the altar.