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Biography/History
Renamed as the Roberto Hernandez Center in 1999, the Spanish Speaking Outreach Institute
was founded in 1970 with the purpose of increasing the enrollment of Hispanic students at
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and providing services related to education for
Milwaukee's Hispanic community. Initially established within the Office of the Chancellor,
the Institute later became part of the College of Letters & Science. The Center offers
English classes, helps students receive financial aid, tutors incoming UWM freshmen, and
provides counseling and information services. It also supports Hispanic art exhibits and
theater productions, speakers, and community awareness activities.
Directors of the Institute
1970-1972 |
Armando Orellano, Acting
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1972-1974 |
Rafael A. Gutierrez
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1974-1975 |
Gregorio Montoto, Acting
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1975-1978 |
Arnold C. Vento
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1978-1983 |
Rodolfo J. Cortina
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1984-1989 |
Santiago Daydi-Tolson
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1989-1999 |
Felipe Rodriguez
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Directors of the Roberto Hernandez Center
1999-2002 |
William Velez
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2002-2016 |
Enrique Figueroa
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2016-2018 |
Alberto Maldonado (interim)
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2018-present |
Alberto Maldonado
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