The year is almost over and I must say that living thru the Thomas Fire definitely put a damper on the holiday season here in Santa Barbara. Breathing in smoke and watching the ash snowing down all around us was not the kind of white Christmas I had in mind! But with the tireless dedication of over 8500 brave firefighters, the largest fire in California’s history is finally … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view – Part 3
In part 3 of Sheila’s first-hand account of life as a UN interpreter, she takes us through the fundamental objective of our profession—communication—through the UN lens, and also addresses the traditional interpreter–client relationship in the same setting. Stay tuned for the conclusion in part 4! Aleyna Maria Tusa, Contributing Editor Read Part 1 | Part 2 | … [Read more...]