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![UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration](/sites/default/files/styles/header_with_video_xlarge/public/gala-static-header.jpg?h=6e34fa55&itok=WQtCIhPY)
UCR HONORS: A GALA CELEBRATION
Celebrate the bold hearts and brilliant minds of UC Riverside at a dazzling black-tie affair showcasing the extraordinary legacy and promise of our Highlander community. As the nation’s singular leader in social mobility, educational access, and research excellence, UCR is proud to pay tribute to its distinguished alumni and philanthropic leaders who exemplify and empower our visionary mission.
Date: SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024
Location: SRC ARENA on the UC RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
Tickets: $250 per person (includes $125 per ticket donation for Student Support Initiatives)
Attire: Black Tie
Program:
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cocktail Hour, Formal Dinner, Entertainment - 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dessert, Awards Program, Celebratory Toast
Sponsorship Opportunities:
For information on a range of event sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Tiffany Dana
Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships
tiffany.dana@ucr.edu
951-534-8346
Event Questions:
For additional questions about UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration, contact the Office of University Events at specialevents@ucr.edu.
Hotel Information:
Special room rates available for UCR Gala attendees.
![A street level view of the Hyatt Place Hotel on the corner.](/sites/default/files/hyatt-place-dt.jpg)
Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown | Friday April 5 & Saturday April 6
3500 Market Street, Riverside CA 92501
Tel: 951-321-3504
Reserve soon, space is limited. Must book by March 22, 2024
Price: $155 King or $165 2 Queens
or call the Reservation number: 1-888-492-8847
![An aerial view of the Hampton Inn on a corner of two streets.](/sites/default/files/hapton-inn-dt.jpg)
Hampton Inn | Saturday, April 6, 2024
3505 Market Street, Riverside CA 92501
Tel: 951-788-5000
Reserve soon, space is limited. Must book by 3:00 PM PST on March 18, 2024.
Price: $159 Standard
UCR MEDALLION
![Cheech Marin](/sites/default/files/cheech-marin.jpg)
Cheech Marin
DISTINGUISHED PHILANTHROPIST AWARD
![Byron Pollitt’73 and Teresa Pollitt’74](/sites/default/files/pollit_reception.jpg)
Byron Pollitt ’73 and Teresa Pollitt ’74
ALUMNI AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
![Christy Lopez ’90](/sites/default/files/christy-lopez.jpg)
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Christy Lopez ’90
![Manav Sachdeva ’99](/sites/default/files/manav-sachdeva.jpg)
Alumni Service Award:
Manav Sachdeva ’99
![Jesse Melgar, MPP ’17](/sites/default/files/Jesse-Melgar_0.jpg)
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: