Through participation in the first Quad Cities Multicultural Fest, INTERLINK students at St. Ambrose University gained knowledge about the cultural diversity of the area, demonstrated ability to engage in meaningful conversation with native speakers, and skillfully presented information about their home countries. Reflective discussion after the event revealed students had gained awareness of Americans’ worldviews Read more about Quad Cities Multi Cultural Fest[…]

“We have arrived at an age where our voices and images carry across the planet, riding on beams of light…The bonds of compassion that held us together as a tribe are calling to be reestablished so they can hold us together as a world. ” – Ari B. Siletz Happy 2019! Despite major global challenges, Read more about INTERLINK Wishes for 2019[…]

Through participation in the first Quad Cities Multicultural Fest, INTERLINK students at St. Ambrose University gained knowledge about the cultural diversity of the area, demonstrated ability to engage in meaningful conversation with native speakers, and skillfully presented information about their home countries. Reflective discussion after the event revealed students had gained awareness of Americans’ worldviews Read more about Quad Cities Multicultural Fest[…]

All were quite excited about the gathering at the NAFSA Annual Conference in LA of the newly expanded American Consortium of Univerisites with representatives from the six  member institutions. Shown are: David Woodward, Marshall Brewer, Sharleen Kato, Shauna Lehman, Janelle Rasmussen, Megan Prettyman, David Di Maria, Ed.D., Stanley Harsha, Valley Peters, Jaishankar Raman, Penelope Pynes, and Read more about American Consortium of Universities meets at NAFSA 2017[…]

INTERLINK and St. Ambrose University students and staff came together to let international students know that they are “excited to learn from all different types of people from all over the world.” INTERLINK and the St. Ambrose University Center for International Education look forward to the continued presence and contributions of international students.  Watch the video below to Read more about #YouAreWelcomeHere from St. Ambrose University[…]

INTERLINK at VU staff celebrated the career and contributions of director Becky Shelton The INTERLINK at Valparaiso University community gathered together to bid farewell and honor Becky Shelton, founding director and leader of INTERLINK at VU for 25 years. A shining example of excellent leadership, diplomacy, and management as well as superb service to students, Read more about Founding director of INTERLINK at Valparaiso Retires[…]

Dear Friends of INTERLINK and A.C.E., We are delighted to announce that as of January 1, 2017, the A.C.E. Language Institutes on the campuses of Montana State University and Seattle Pacific University have joined INTERLINK Language Centers. Decades of close cooperation between the two organizations enable us to recommend each other to you with unqualified Read more about A.C.E. at Montana State and Seattle Pacific join INTERLINK[…]

In the Eye of the Storm: Reflections on my way home from Washington, DC by David Woodward, President at American Consortium of Universities What many refer to as a “surreal” week in the U.S. is particularly striking to see from the air as I fly between the political poles of Washington, DC, and Seattle, Washington. Read more about In The Eye of The Storm[…]

INTERLINK partner institutions are closely monitoring the implications of the January 27 Executive Order and will respond as needs indicate. As ever, INTERLINK instructors sensitively and thoughtfully work with their students and welcome private or class discussion about their worlds, their perspectives, and their feelings. Directors and other center staff are prepared to listen closely Read more about “All Are Welcome in This Place”[…]

The GO Teacher Generation Through INTERLINK By Romulo Arciniega B., GO Teacher participant and INTERLINK Graduate Six years ago the government of Ecuador started a program to improve the quality of Ecuadorian education. One of the most important and strategic aspects of this project was the training of English teachers in universities in the United States. Valparaiso Read more about GO Teachers Reflect on their time at Valparaiso[…]

INTERLINK Students at TVTC Spearhead an Environmental Fair By Adelina Holmes Assistant Country Director, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation Published September, 2015 In partnership with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, INTERLINK runs an intensive English Language program in various colleges in Saudi Arabia. The method of instruction focuses on Project Based Learning (PBL), which Read more about Project-based Learning at TVTC Produces an Environmental Fair[…]