From the University of Michigan Health System Interpreter Services ProgramMastering complex medical terms can be hard. UMHS Interpreter Services' Medical Terminology and Body Systems course makes it easier.This great 40-hour course is ideal for medical interpreters, and everyone … [Read more...]
MITIN Annual Conference
If you're an interpreter/translator in Michigan, don't miss the MITIN Annual Conference. It's well worth a trip to Novi to make new contacts with colleagues. It's also a great warm-up for the ATA coming in November. For more information, go to the … [Read more...]
JAPANESE LANGUAGE DIVISION (JLD) 2013 ELECTION CANDIDATES
The Nominating Committee of the Japanese Language Division is pleased to announce that thefollowing Division members have been nominated as candidates in the upcoming election ofofficers:Administrator: Mr. James (Jim) PatrickAssistant Administrator: Ms. Nadine A. EdwardsPlease … [Read more...]
54th ATA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: JAPANESE<>ENGLISH CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
J-4: Japanese<>English Certification WorkshopFriday, November 8, 4:00 pm-5:00 pmIf you are planning to participate in the Japanese<>English Certification Workshop, please obtain and translate a practice passage in advance. It is vital that translations be completed in … [Read more...]
Minutes of the JLD Annual Meeting American Translators Association, 53rd Annual Conference
Minutes of the JLD Annual MeetingAmerican Translators Association, 53rd Annual ConferenceDate: October 25, 2012, 11:00 – … [Read more...]
JATLAW Legal Translation Workshop
JATLAW Legal Translation Workshop12:00 to 17:00 Friday, May 31, 2013, Peacock Room, Queen Kapiolani HotelRSVP: Required before May 31 JST by email to jatlaw@jat.orgMaximum participants:20 peopleCost: Free for JAT members, $20 for non-JAT membersRefreshments:Pastries as well as … [Read more...]
Call for Content and Feedback
Call for Content and FeedbackThe Japanese Language Division (JLD) is revitalizing its blog and wants your help providing helpful content for members. We are looking for blog articles about new translation technologies and tools, tips and tricks for improving the quality of J < … [Read more...]
JLD Committee Meeting Minutes
Minutes of JLD Editorial Committee MeetingDate: March 10, 2013Attending: Hiroki Furuyama, James Patrick, Lauren Sheridan, Tracy Miller, Connie Prenner1. Purpose and content of the blog was discussed and some ideas where shared for possible topics (as … [Read more...]
IJET 24 in Hawaii
Aloha.IJET-24 Program Chair Ben Tompkins here.Where will you be on June 1 and 2, 2013? If your answer is “Hawaii,” you’ll get to enjoy some spectacular scenery and beaches as you network with fellow translators and attend informative sessions at the premiere E<>J … [Read more...]
Not Dead, Just on Life-Support
Dear Editorial Staff,I stuck my hand up at the recent ATA conference to lead the charge to bring the JLD Times back to life. Luckily, thanks to you with a few surgeons and nurses to help lead the charge, I hope we can make this a valuable, useful tool and resource for our … [Read more...]
