Halloween and El Dia de los Muertos observed at UTSA Tri-Campuses
(Oct. 31, 2002)--On a lighter note, a number of Halloween ghouls and goblins wandered the halls Oct. 31 at the UTSA Tri-Campuses. On a more serious note, ofrendas (or altars) were assembled in observance of El Dia de los Muertos, a traditional day to honor friends and family members who have passed away.
At the Institute of Texan Cultures, a witch (top left) visited the the "Los Cucuis: Hispanic Folklore of South Texas" exhibit, open through Nov. 10. Two skeletons (top right) take a much needed rest on a nearby bench. A clown (second row at left) answers the phone very politely.
At the Downtown Campus, Halloween was a black-and-white affair (second row at right) for two gorgeous goblins. Two very haunting individuals (third row at left) at the fiscal services office assisted students, while another person (third row at right) is part angel and part devil.
At the 1604 Campus, Raggedy Ann (fourth row at left) made an appearance in the Office of the President. In the first floor lobby of the John Peace Library Building was a group (fourth row at right) including La Diabla, Biker Chick, Bride of Frankenstein, Morticia and Tigger, among others.
The late Sen. Gregory Luna, often referrred to as the "father of the UTSA Downtown Campus," is remembered in an ofrenda. Luna's wife, Helen, and daughter Leticia (fifth row at left) were among the guests viewing altares today at the Downtown Campus. Another ofrenda paid homage to labor activist Cesar Chavez (fifth row at right).
UTSA President Ricardo Romo makes sure there is plenty of candy and
treats to go around for all the kids that visit their home this Halloween.
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