By Aimee Benavides Anyone who knows me would start laughing just reading the title of this blog entry. This is the thought that popped into my head as I was getting ready one hectic morning, knowing I had an hour drive ahead of me to arrive at my interpreting assignment. In our profession, women outnumber men. I’m not going to get into statistics or reasons why … [Read more...]
Consecutive Interpreting Training in New Mexico
Consecutive Interpreting Training with Virginia Valencia Hosted by the New Mexico Translators and Interpreters Association (NMTIA) Date and Time: Saturday, April 15, 2017, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST Location: Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Cost: $90 – … [Read more...]
What do you mean I’m not perfect in every way?!?
By Roberta Barroca Well, she’s at it again! Bringing levity with serious subjects and making us laugh… at ourselves mainly. Totally relatable. Another fun article from Roberta, on a topic that will undoubtedly give you pause, maybe teach you something, and definitely elicit a chuckle or two. Laughter is the best medicine, after all, and I know that I’m healthier for … [Read more...]
Interpreting Delivery Platforms: Should You Get on the Bandwagon?
In cased you missed it, InterpretAmerica, established in 2009 to provide a national and international forum for the interpreting profession aimed at elevating its profile, posted an article on their blog about Interpreting Delivery Platforms, or IDP’s for short. We bring it to you here, with permission from Common Sense Advisory, the T&I market-based research … [Read more...]
Submit Your Proposals for ATA 58th Annual Conference
Have you thought about presenting at the ATA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., October 25-28, 2017? Whether you are a new presenter or a seasoned speaker, ATA 58th Annual Conference is the best platform to share your research, your passion, your experience and all your knowledge about interpretation with one of the most diverse, multicultural and multilingual audiences … [Read more...]