November 01, 2022
The students created two altars, placed in the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center, to honor loved ones who passed away.
The students brought photos and personal mementos to honor their beloved deceased relatives and friends, including pets.
They decorated the altars with images of their home state flowers, marigolds, candles and skulls. The marigolds and candles represent the fragility of life, and the flowers and candles are believed to show the deceased the path to the living world on Nov. 1 and 2.
Altars are very important in the Day of the Dead celebration, since they are where the ofrendas (offerings) are placed to honor the dearly departed.
Study Abroad Club students provided paper butterflies and invited Trine students and
staff to write the names of their beloved deceased on them. The students hung more
than 120 of the paper butterflies on the wall above the altars in the shape of a butterfly.
The second altar was created in honor of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, one of the most influential female artists of the 20th century. The altar was decorated with some of her pictures, paintings and other items to celebrate her life.
The altars will be on display until Thursday, Nov. 3.
Area residents interested in launching or advancing their nursing career can learn more about Trine University’s associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs during a Friday, Jan. 16, event at Cameron Health.
Trine University’s Thunder Therapy Clinic, which provides pro-bono rehabilitation services to those in the Fort Wayne area with limited means, will offer occupational therapy beginning in January.
Trine University’s first Associate of Science and Master of Science in nursing graduates, along with physician assistant and surgical technology graduates, received a welcome to the healthcare field from the leader of Cameron Health, herself a longtime nurse, during the university’s fall Commencement on Dec. 12.