Día de los Muertos at the Library with Dr. Stephen Gingerich

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

a holiday for celebrating and remembering loved ones who have died

all events will be on Friday, October 31st on the 1st floor of the Michael Schwartz Library
 

11:30am – 12:30pm
Sugar-skull painting and calavera mask-making

Create and wear your own calavera mask with CSU's Club de Español.  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. 

12:30-1:30pm
Dr. Stephen Gingerich

Dr. Gingerich, Spanish Professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, will discuss the art and cultural practices of Day of the Dead celebrations, with a special focus on Guatemala.  Part of the Friends of the Library's “Connect with CSU Faculty” series.

After the presentation, relax in the Connection Lounge, converse in Spanish and enjoy cookies and pan de muerto with CSU's Club de Español.

Join us!