By Moyosore Ayo-Ogunyemi

Arts and Lectures to Host Award-Winning Poet

Luis Rodriguez

Cal State San Marcos’ Art and Lectures series is hosting “The Power of Transformation: From Gang Life to Community Leadership,” featuring Luis J. Rodriguez on Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the USU Ballroom.

Rodriguez is an award-winning poet who draws from his own life and shares how he overcame gang involvement to become a leading voice for hope, healing and social justice.

The event is free for CSUSM students. Tickets are $5 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $10 for community members.

Get your tickets online.

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