Presented by Dr. Alicia Re Cruz, tonight in the Honors College Dorm! Here you will also be able to build an altar to your loved ones while learning about the history and cultural significance of the holiday from one of my absolute favorite persons and mentor. "We will be celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by creating an Altar in Honors Hall with your help. What is an Altar you may ask? At the core of this Mexican and Central American tradition is the idea that the dead are allowed to return to Earth once a year. The Altar, sometimes also called an ofrenda, serves as a kind of beacon to guide the souls of the dead to your house. The powerful scent of flowers, food and incense, the glow of the candles, and the brightly colored papel picado all act as a giant cross-dimensional welcome sign to ensure our family member, friend and/or admired person makes it safe to your living room. If you would like to participate in this beautiful tradition, bring a picture with the name of the deceased to the desk of Honors Hall. We will start building the altar at noon today. Also at 6:30, Dr. Alicia Re Cruz will give a presentation! There will be delicious Mexican pastries and hot cocoa following her lecture. This event is open to all Honors College students."