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Photographer Kerri Salow Hays ‘07 covers World Wood Day

April 7, 2015

Kerri Salow Hays ‘07 recently returned from a life-changing trip to Eskisehir, Turkey. A Des Moines metro photographer, she received a press pass for World Wood Day, where Hays’ father was among carvers invited from over 70 different countries — only two from the United States.

“This was such an unbelievable and life-altering experience,” she says. “It was a cultural exchange to say the least. We were able to communicate and make friendships with so many interesting, talented and humble people from all around the world. It was the most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed in my life.

“I know it’s because of my experience abroad as a Central grad that I had the confidence to go on this trip at all! THANK YOU, Central College, for preparing me for this trip of a lifetime!”

Watch an interview at WHOtv or view Hays’ favorite photos in her Facebook album.

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