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Legendary actor, alumni, and philanthropic leaders to be honored at first UCR Gala

Cheech Marin, the popular actor, cultural icon, and arts advocate, will receive UC Riverside’s highest honor at the university’s new annual gala event. Marin will receive the UCR Medallion in recognition of his contributions that led to the creation of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in...

By UCR News | February 12, 2024 | University

Kid Kongo Powers will be in conversation with UCR’s Richard T. Rodríguez, author of “A Kiss Across the Ocean.”

Kid Kongo Powers: Post-punk, culture, and identity

Richard T. Rodríguez, UC Riverside professor of English and media and cultural studies, will host a joint reading and conversation with Kid Congo Powers, an author and musician widely known for being part of bands such as The Gun Club, The Cramps, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, as...