Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar Display

Join PNW CHESS as we celebrate Hispanic heritage at Piñatas, Paso Doble y Provecho! As part of our Building Community Through the Arts program, this celebration will feature kid-friendly games, professional dancing (by Tyler Dean Dancesport), fantastic food, face painting and great giveaways.

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) altar display, which will be set up in the Student Union Library Building (SULB) starting next week until November 4.

This vibrant and meaningful tradition honors and celebrates the lives of our loved ones who have passed away.

What is the Day of the Dead?

The Day of the Dead is a tradition that dates back thousands of years, rooted in indigenous practices. It is celebrated on November 1 and 2 and is a time to remember and honor deceased family members and friends.

How to Participate

We invite you to contribute to our altar by bringing in photos of your loved ones who have passed away. There are two ways to submit your photos:

Email: Send your photos to somos@pnw.edu.

In-Person: Bring your physical photos to our HSI office located at Lawshe  226D. If no one is in the office, please leave your photos in the labeled box marked “Pictures.”

Important Information

Include your name, email and phone number with your physical photo submissions to ensure we can return them to the correct person.

The altar display will be available for viewing and participation until November 4.

We are excited to see the beautiful and heartfelt contributions from our community. Your participation will help create a meaningful and inclusive display that honors the memories of those who have passed.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HSI Office at somos@pnw.edu.

Thank you for being a part of this special tradition.