National Organization of Minority Architecture Students and Latinos in Architecture Student Chapter are co-hosting an evening to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The organizations will honor the Latino tradition of having an altar for picture frames and decorations for our passed away friends/family to keep them alive in spirit. You can purchase tamales, pan dulce, and hot chocolate for fundraising that will go to the student organizations. There will be sugar skull painting, the game of loteria, and papel picado making.

There will be a Día de los Muertos event Friday, Nov. 1st, and we would love for you to join us in making this celebration unforgettable!Join us for a vibrant evening filled with: delicious free food, lively entertainment featuring a mariachi band, Baile Folklórico Performances. Create picture frames for the Ofrenda while enjoying the Disney movie Coco.There will be a special Ofrenda Room where students and staff can honor their loved ones with cherished photos.Come celebrate life, remembrance, and community with us. Let’s create beautiful memories together!

Attend a Saxophone Studio Recital. This event is not only an opportunity to enjoy extraordinary musical performances but also a chance to support and celebrate the talents of the UTA saxophone studio and their dedicated instructor, Mike Nguyen.The performance will be held in Irons Recital Hall, FA105, located in the South Section of the Fine Arts Building.The doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the performance time.Be aware that no food or drink, aside from bottled water, is allowed in the recital hall.Parking is available in the West Campus Garage, and ADA parking is available at the meters on Nedderman Drive in front of Texas Hall. Visit the parking page for more information.This recital will be live-streamed at uta.edu/music/live.php.

We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help 41 children (of all ages) have a happy holiday while they are in foster care. Your donation can help us bring joy and make kids in foster care feel special this holiday season!The donation drop-off location is the School of Social Work Admissions, Advising, and Communications, room 203.The donation drop-off deadline is Friday, December 6.For more information, email Natasha Kastner at nlk5449@mavs.uta.edu.

Maverick Experience offers the most comprehensive one-stop shop for information about UTA academics, resources, and student life. Future first-year and transfer students who are interested in learning more about the incredible opportunities at UTA are welcome to attend this event. Every Maverick Experience event starts at 8 a.m. and lasts until about 3 p.m. UTA provides lunch and a light continental breakfast for you and your guests.

Memorias Eternas: An Exhibit of Remembrance is a display of altares and ofrendas, honoring the connection between memory and legacy. This exhibit showcases altares, each adorned with vibrant offerings—flowers, photographs, candles, and personal memories—celebrating the lives of those who have passed.Memorias Eternas is not only a tribute to the departed but also a celebration of life.UTA staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community partners are invited to display their ofrendas/altares at the UC Gallery.Register to diplay your ofrenda/altar HERE.No RSVP is required to visit the UC Gallery.The exhibit will run from October 28 - November 4 at the UC Gallery, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.If you have questions, email daniela.castro@uta.edu