Celebrate Life and Remembrance at Día de los Muertos

Published: October 14, 2025

Join College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) Student Engagement on Wednesday, Oct. 29, for a Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) Student Lounge, Room 122. Come together as a community to honor life and remember loved ones through an afternoon of culture, creativity, and connection.  

Enjoy a workshop exploring the history and significance of Día de los Muertos, followed by an interactive craft activity, photo booth, and delicious tamales and pan dulce. Whether you are familiar with the tradition or learning about it for the first time, this event offers an inclusive and engaging way to celebrate.  

In addition, a community altar will be on display in the NCAB Student Lounge, Oct. 24 – Nov. 3, providing a space for reflection and remembrance throughout the week. 
 
Día de los Muertos Celebration 
Wednesday, Oct. 29 
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. 
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) Student Lounge, Room 122
 
Nampa Campus Día de los Muertos Community Altar 
Oct. 24 – Nov. 3 
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB) Student Lounge, Room 122 
 
For more information about the Día de los Muertos Celebration, please contact Jeanette Orozco at jeanetteorozco@cwi.edu