Celebrate Día de los Muertos with series of ACC events

Austin Community College District (ACC) celebrates Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, from Friday, October 27, to Friday, November 3. This celebration is represented in many cultures to honor and remember ancestors and those who have recently passed.   

In support of culturally responsive teaching and learning, ACC’s Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (TLED), Latin American Cultural Center (El Centro), and Ascender Program have partnered to develop a Cultural Mosaic: Día de los Muertos. 

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to the series of in-person and online events and celebrations featuring culinary arts, photography, philosophy, religion, humanities, and more.  

AUSTIN BOOK FESTIVAL SHOWCASE | “DINING WITH THE DEAD: A FEAST FOR THE SOULS”

Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus – Eatery 73

VOLUNTEER AT VIVA LA VIDA! FESTIVAL AND PARADE

Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 12 – 6 p.m. (Volunteers are needed beginning at 8 a.m.)
Location: 4th and Congress Avenue – Link to Sign Up

CHARLA SPANISH LANGUAGE PRACTICE: DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

Date: Monday, October 30
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Online – Zoom Registration Link

DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR WORKSHOP: ALTARES Y OFRENDAS

Dates: Tuesday, October 31 & Wednesday, November 1
Time: Multiple Times – Visit Cultural Mosaic for details
Locations: ACC South Austin, ACC Hays, ACC Highland campuses – Link to Register

CALAVERA PAINTING  

Dates: Wednesday, November 1 & Thursday, November 2
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: ACC Riverside Campus – El Centro

DEATH AND RELIGION: THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF CULTURES FEATURING DEATH SCHOLAR DR. CANDI CANN

Date: Wednesday, November 1
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Online – Zoom Registration Link

DAY OF THE DEAD STORYTELLING: SHARING OUR ANCESTORS’ STORIES

Date: Thursday, November 2
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Online – Zoom Registration Link

​​CANTOS Y CALACAS: POETRY AND DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS ARTISTRY

Date: Friday, November 3
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus, Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center – Link to RSVP

View full event details, share stories of those you wish to celebrate, and find additional resources on the Cultural Mosaic: Dia de los Muertos web page.

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