Have you heard of GALA? Well, our very own Katharine Allen and Barry Olsen-Slaughter (founders of InterpretAmerica, which was established in 2009 to provide a national and international forum for the interpreting profession), help bring interpreting content to the GALA conference. InterpretAmerica’s mission is to help raise the profile of interpreting. They provide an open and … [Read more...]
A quiet revolution in diplomatic interpretation
A story of innovation at the UN as told by the sidekick Sheila Shermet One Saturday morning in January 2007 the phone rang as I emerged from the shower. I ran to answer. I had only been in Geneva for about six months, having transferred from Vienna where I served for almost five years. The Chief of the English booth was on the other end. "Would you like to go on mission with … [Read more...]
Request for pro bono interpreters in NYC
Dear interpreter colleagues, This request was forwarded to the ataTalk mailing list and we thought it could be of interest to anyone willing to volunteer in the NYC metro area. Additionally, with input from several colleagues, we compiled a list of organizations that are looking for pro bono interpreters and/or translators. Please help us make this list as comprehensive and up … [Read more...]
Interpreters & Medical Division Tapas Buffet Networking Event | ATA 53rd Annual Conference | San Diego,CA | 24-27 October, 2012
INTERPRETERS AND MEDICAL DIVISIONS TAPAS BUFFET NETWORKING EVENT We are pleased to invite you to our Tapas Buffet Networking Event at Café Sevilla, an award-winning casual and elegant restaurant, to enjoy great food, camaraderie, door prizes, raffles and much more! WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm-9:00pm WHERE: Café Sevilla | 353 Fifth Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | … [Read more...]
Interpreters & Medical Divisions Buffet Networking Event | ATA 53rd Annual Conference | Friday, 26 Oct, 2012 | San Diego, CA.
We are very pleased to invite you to our Tapas Buffet Networking Event at Café Sevilla, an award-winning casual and elegant restaurant, to enjoy great food, camaraderie, door prizes, raffles and much more! WHEN: Friday, 7:00pm-9:00pm WHERE: Café Sevilla | 353 Fifth Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | (619) 233-5979 | https://www.cafesevilla.com/ TRANSPORTATION: Café Sevilla … [Read more...]