Humanities and Arts at Prairie State College

02/07/2026

Your Art, Music, Music Production, Communication, Spanish, Photography, and Communication faculty are prepared to talk with you about this.

We’re aware of President Trump’s posting (and subsequent removal) of a racist video on his Truth Social platform attacking the Obamas.

We’re here in class and office hours to talk about this and anything else in our corner of the world that’s on your mind.

In the meantime, we choose joy.

Alt image description: President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia, left, and Sasha, right, sit for a family portrait in the Oval Office, Dec. 11, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

12/04/2025

Registration for Spring is now open! Register to learn/continue your Spanish journey today!

Contact Professor Teresa McCann [email protected] with any questions.

11/12/2025

Learn Spanish for real-life situations through authentic, everyday activities while exploring Spanish-speaking cultures. Register for Spring classes at PSC today!

10/23/2025

Come join us! Sones de México at 7 pm in the PSC auditorium!

10/23/2025

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY (10/23) of the Day of the Dead Celebration 2025! The final events include:

11 am-1 pm - Juancho's Tacos 🌮🌮🌮

12-1 pm - Meet & Greet with the artist, Gloria Contreras who provided all of the artwork in the atrium 🎨

7-815 pm - Sones De Mexico Ensemble in the Auditorium. Free and open to the public so bring your family and friends! 🎼

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10/22/2025

Come check it out! Tomorrow is the last day! Día de Mu***os at PSC 2025!

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10/21/2025

Come learn about Día de Mu***os at PSC 2025!

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10/20/2025

Come have some lunch! Juanchos Tacos!

10/20/2025

Check out Día de Mu***os 2025 at PSC!

10/20/2025

Día de Mu***os 2025 - come check it out!

10/16/2025

🕯️💀 Be Part of Something Beautiful at PSC! 💀🕯️

This October, help us honor loved ones who have passed by creating an altar (ofrenda) for the Día de Mu***os Community Celebration at Prairie State College!

🌼 Whether you’re remembering a family member, a friend, or a cultural icon—your altar tells a story of life, love, and legacy. Altar set ups Oct 20-21 from 11-1 pm and 4-6 pm REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

✨ Event Details:
📍 PSC Atrium & Auditorium
📅 October 20–23, 2025

👉 bit.ly/PSCF-DayOfTheDead2025

🌟 Sign up to create your altar today!
📝 Open to students, staff, and community members.
📌 All materials provided or bring your own!

Let’s celebrate together. Let’s remember together.
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10/14/2025

As we progress towards PSC´s Dia de Mu***os event next week, it is important to learn about the different components. The Marigolds are an essential part of the altars.

These fields are full of marigolds specifically for Day of the Dead. These fields are all throughout Oaxaca! "The relationship between marigolds, or cempasúchil, and Día de Mu***os runs deep. The celebration traces back to pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals tied to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, or the Lady of the Dead. The story goes that Mictecacihuatl allowed spirits to travel back to earth to reconnect with their family members. The fragrance, which is a musky smell, from marigolds is said to lead souls from their burial place to their family homes. Throughout the years, this tradition adopted Roman Catholic aspects from Spaniards who conquered Mexico," (How Marigolds Became a Symbol for Día de Mu***os | Desert Botanical Garden, n.d.) I took a small video of the fields while I visited! See below!

How Marigolds became a Symbol for Día de Mu***os | Desert Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Dbg.org. https://dbg.org/how-marigolds-became-a-symbol-for-dia-de-muertos/ #:~:text=The%20story%20goes%20that%20Mictecacihuatl,place%20to%20their%20family%20homes

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lme4WcZmAsYPjsyW8

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