Meet at the Morningside campus to learn and/or share about Día de los Muertos and different cultural practices surrounding death and the afterlife. We will travel together as a group to an annual Día de los Muertos community celebration in the East Village, hosted by MexCulture. We'll work on traditional Mexican crafts, honor our departed loved ones by adding their photo to the community altar, and enjoy regional Mexican folk music, such as Son Jarocho and Mariachi.
The Legacy of New York series invites students to explore the social movements, histories, and communities that have shaped New York City. Through museum visits, walking tours, and site-based learning experiences, this series seeks to highlight and celebrate the diversity of communities, cultures, and events.
This event is part of the Community Citizenship Initiative (CCI) and is designed for first semester students who want to develop skills grounded in self-awareness and inclusivity. Students attending will receive credit for CCI and will have their requirement considered complete.
*Students should plan to meet staff at Kent Hall (Room 201) on the Morningside Campus. We will travel downtown together via the MTA subway. Please note we are unable to cover transportation fares.
Registration is required; CUID holders only. If you are added to the waitlist, University Life will email you if a spot becomes available.
What if I need accommodations? Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact Disability Services ([email protected] or 212-854-2388) at least 10 days in advance of the event.
Will my photo be taken? Photographs and video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event, you grant the organizers full rights to use the resulting images and to maintain in perpetuity copies of such recording in the collections of Columbia University. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organizer.
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