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LINC Circle Studio

LINC Circle Studio

This year, the Language and Intercultural Learning Center hosts a new intercultural learning series for students. Learn about creative practices from other cultures while exploring both new and familiar intercultural perspectives.

Circle Studio is approved for VUE Fieldwork.

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New LINC series

Circle Studio

Discover a creative practice from another culture to explore both new and familiar intercultural perspectives.

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What is Circle Studio?

A circular diagram with labeled rings—LINC Circle Studio, Observe, Create, Interpret, Learn—encircled by Self and Beyond Self.

Circle Studio is approved for VUE Fieldwork

Circle Studio focuses on creative practices within cultural contexts that connect with our collective and individual selves. At Circle Studio, you will:

  1. Observe and interpret
  2. Reflect and discuss
  3. Learn from an expert
  4. Create with your hands

Learn about creative practices from other cultures while exploring both new and familiar intercultural perspectives. Circle Studio programs always end with hands-on creative experimentation. All programs take place in ASB 240.

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Circle Studio Programs

Circle Studio programs take place at LINC in ASB 240 (Arts & Sciences Building, main level).

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Fall 2025
Flyer for a Wayang puppetry art assignment event on Nov 13 at 4 pm at LINC Circle Studio, featuring object empathy.

Wayang Puppetry –
Art Assignment: Object Empathy

October 13 at 4 pm
LINC – ASB 240

Approved for VUE Fieldwork

  • Think about how we interpret unfamiliar cultural objects through the lens of our own cultural contexts & personal histories
  • Learn about the Javanese Wayang puppets mysteriously gifted to LINC
  • Engage with object empathy & complete a hands-on Art Assignment using a found object that is broken, incomplete, or in need to something else you can offer.

Approved for VUE Fieldwork.

Flyer for an event on Spanish heroes of forgery at Valparaiso University, hosted by LINC Circle Studio, Oct 13, 5 pm, ASB 240.

Diplomatic Agents of Defiance –
Spanish Heroes of Forgery


October 13 at 5 pm
LINC – ASB 240

Approved for VUE Fieldwork

Explore intercultural perspectives as you learn about a creative practice of compassion that saved thousands of lives during World War II. Facilitated by LINC Director Carol Goss and Professor Miguel-Pueyo.

  • Think about your cultural practices, values, & means of physical movement at home & beyond
  • Learn from Prof. Miguel-Pueyo about the ángel de Budapest & the history of salvoconductos para la libertad
  • Engage directly with this practice by designing a salvoconductos on behalf of someone else

Approved for VUE Fieldwork.

Flyer advertising a Retablos Paintings event for Hispanic Heritage Month with art, details, and event information.

Retablos Paintings –
Latin America’s Miracle Memorials

September 23 at 6 pm
LINC – ASB 240

Approved for VUE Fieldwork

Explore intercultural perspectives as you learn about a creative practice from Latin America. Facilitated by LINC Director Carol Goss and Professor Hoult.

  • Think about your cultural practices related to the ways you share good news
  • Learn from Prof. Hoult about the history & imagery of retablos, a Latin American painting tradition
  • Engage directly with this cultural practice by creating your own retablos

Approved for VUE Fieldwork.

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