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Dias de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a day for celebrating the memory of departed loved ones.

"The Day of the Dead is a joyous occasion to celebrate the memory of our departed loved ones and the continuity of life." - Dr. Fischer


The Day of the Dead altar and book display is created annually in partnership with Dr. Erica Fisher-Dorantes (Department of Languages and Cultures) and community member Alejandro Ramírez Gallego.