Events: Workshops, Conferences, and Lectures
The Moses Mesoamerican Archive and Research Project organizes and sponsors workshops, conferences, lectures, and other public programs dedicated to the study of Mesoamerican histories, languages, religions, and living cultural traditions.
Annual Workshop Series
Each year, MMARP organizes a Nahuatl Workshop in the spring and a Día de los Muertos Workshop in the fall. Learn more about these recurring programs and explore photographs and highlights from previous workshops.
Conferences and Lectures
Explore a chronological record of conferences, lectures, and other scholarly programs organized or sponsored by MMARP.
Upcoming Workshop
Workshop "The World in Between: Ancient Roots of Día de los Muertos" with Professor Javier Urcid
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Braun Room, Swartz Hall
Harvard Divinity School
Join MMARP for a workshop with Professor Javier Urcid exploring the historical and cultural foundations of Día de los Muertos.
Drawing on archaeological evidence, colonial histories, and his fieldwork in Oaxaca, Professor Urcid will discuss the ancient Mesoamerican roots of practices associated with the commemoration of the dead, together with the Spanish and colonial influences that contributed to their later development. The workshop will consider how these layered histories inform contemporary Día de los Muertos traditions.
The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
This event is open to the Harvard community and the general public. Registration is not required but highly encouraged.
Getting There
Swartz Hall is located on the Harvard Divinity School campus, near the Harvard Square and Porter Square MBTA stations. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation when possible.
Parking
Limited metered and public parking is available in the surrounding area. Visitors driving to campus should allow additional time to locate parking.
Accessibility
For accessibility-related questions or accommodation requests, please contact MMARP's coordinator, Mélida Buentello-Olivo at mbuentelloolivo@fas.harvard.edu.