THOUSAND OAKS, CA. – The public is invited to celebrate Dia de los Muertos on Thursday, Oct. 28, at California Lutheran University.

A traditional Day of the Dead altar will be built starting at 10 a.m. in the Student Union Building (SUB) as part of the Latin celebration of All Saints Day. Everyone is welcome to visit throughout the day and place items on the altar in honor of their deceased loved ones. Samples of traditional pan de muerto (bread), and pictures and information about the holiday’s history will also be available.

The Latin American Student Organization will present a program featuring entertainment, face painting and light refreshments from 7 to 9 p.m. in the SUB.

CLU’s Office of Multicultural Programs and International Student Services is sponsoring the free events.

The SUB is located north of Memorial Parkway on the Thousand Oaks campus. Parking is available in the parking lot at the corner of Mountclef Boulevard and Olsen Road.

For more information, call Linda Boberg at (805) 493-3323.