RCC Library Services, Latino Services and the Diversity Programming Board are proud to sponsor this year’s observance of Dia de los Muertos with ofrenda displays at all three campuses.
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday to remember friends and family who have passed. Typically celebrated on November 1 and 2, this tradition is celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Visit our ofrenda displays on campus to learn more about the history and symbolism of this custom. We invite you to participate by bringing a small photo of a departed loved one to include on the ofrenda or leave a note of remembrance. Enjoy delicious pan dulce (sweet bread), and take in the colorful displays, which remind us of the importance of gratitude, reflection and community.
Dia de los Muertos: Ofrendas at RCC
Date: Friday, Oct. 31
Time: All Day
Locations:
RWC Wiseman Center
RVC Library
TRC A Building Atrium
Dia de los Muertos Resources
- Day of the Dead Learning Kit (Smithsonian Learning Lab)
- Day of the Dead Virtual Exhibitions: National Museum of the American Latino (Smithsonian)
- What is Dia de los Muertos? (PBS video, 4 mins)
- What is Dia de los Muertos? An expert explains (PBS article)
- How La Catrina Became the Iconic Symbol for the Day of the Dead (PBS article)
Faculty: Please consider offering extra credit for attendance at DPB events!
For more information, please contact Lucia Bartscher by email or on Teams.