Connect with CSU Faculty for Día de los Muertos at the Library

a Mexican holiday for celebrating and remembering loved ones who have died

all events will be on Friday, November 1st the 1st floor of the Michael Schwartz Library
 

11:00 am – noon
Calavera Mask-Making

Create and wear your own calavera mask.  These masks serve multiple purposes, including honoring the dead and warding off evil spirits.  Skulls are a ​symbol​ of mortality or death and have become linked with ​Día de los Muertos​, a holiday for celebrating and remembering loved ones who have died.

Noon – 1:00 pm
Dr. Stephen Gingerich

Dr. Gingerich, Spanish Professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Presenting “Day of the Dead in Mexico and Beyond” followed by a discussion.  Part of the Friends of the Library's “Connect with CSU Faculty” series.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Spanish conversation & snacks with CSU Café Hispano

After the presentation, relax in the Connection Lounge, converse in Spanish and enjoy refreshments with the Café Hispano group.

Join us!