Highlighting the Mexican folk holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a traditional altar is on display in the Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Atrium in the Marvin Library Learning Commons through Friday, Nov. 4.
The exhibit was created by Professor Malú Benton. The altar features traditional elements including esqueletos (skeletons), calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), and flowers. A display of related library materials is available for browsing and loan.
Learn more about Día de los Muertos by attending the following events in the library’s Multipurpose Room (MRV235):
Tuesday, Oct. 25 — 1 to 3 p.m. — showing of the film Coco
Tuesday, Nov. 1 — 1 to 2 p.m. — Professor Benton will lead a discussion about Día de Los Muertos
All events are jointly sponsored by the Department of English, Foreign Languages and English as a Second Language, the Marvin Library and Student Activities.
