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Nov 19

Día de los Muertos Observance (Day of the Dead) A TIME FOR HONORING ANCESTORS

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is often mistaken for a Mexican version of Halloween, but it is a rich cultural tradition that honors loved ones who have passed away.

Join the UMGC community and employee Claudia Molina for a moderated discussion exploring the history and meaning of this vibrant celebration. Learn about the significance of the ofrenda (memorial altar), colorful sugar skulls, marigolds, and other traditions that help celebrate life, remember loved ones, and embrace death without fear.

To Be Announced

Thursday, November 19, 2026
12:00pm - 01:00pm ET

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Free

About the Guest Speaker


Claudia Molina has worked on the UMGC ReEngage team with student advising for three years. She is an avid reader who loves to cook, and her connection with Día de los Muertos comes from her Mexican heritage. In 2020 she lost her grandmother to COVID. That year, after her kids had watched the movie Coco, the family observed Día de los Muertos by setting up an ofrenda in her grandmother's honor.