UWM student workers and volunteers from the Roberto Hernandez Center welcome prospective students and their families. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
UWM alum Dinorah Marquez and students from the Latino Arts Strings Program play mariachi music at the beginning of Casa Abierta. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Alberto Maldonado, director of the UWM Roberto Hernández Center, welcomes over 100 students and over 240 additional guests to Casa Abierta on the UWM campus. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
UWM admissions director Marc Young speaks to students and families about the admission process and how his team can help. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
A panel of students and family members speaks about student life at UWM and offers perspective from the students' families. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Roberto Hernandez Center staff member Monica Olague helps families become familiar with the center and the community on campus. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Students participate in a resource fair and take part in breakout sessions for different schools and colleges at UWM. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Admissions counselor Leah Wagner assists a student in the enrollment process. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
First year student Kaitlyn Chacon hugs RHC Director Alberto Maldonado after she won a $500 scholarship. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Campus tour guide and translator, David Leoza, tells the group about how a Panther ID is an essential part of campus life, and is the key to accessing services throughout the university. (UWM Photo/Elora Hennessey)
UWM welcomed more than 100 students and their families on Saturday to Casa Abierta, the university’s annual bilingual open house.
During the event, guests met staff from the Roberto Hernandez Center, participated in a resource fair, took part in breakout sessions, learned about financial aid, interacted with a student panel and enjoyed a campus tour. And at the end of the event two students each won a $500 scholarship.
