NITA OnLine: News

Canadian Language Industry Association Launches Certification Program

NITA Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:00:08 +0000

The Canada based AILIA (Association de l’industrie de la langue / Language Industry Association) have launched a formal certification program for Interpreting Service Providers (ISPs) in Canada. The certification program is based on the National Standard Guide for Community Interpreting Services (NSGCIS).

NCIHC Presents Members of Advisory Committee for National Standards for Healthcare Interpreter Training Programs

NITA Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:40:10 +0000

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) today announces the members of their Advisory Committee for its National Standards for Training project. The 10 national experts on the committee were selected for their expertise in the development of curricula in interpreter training and/or the education/training of interpreters.

NCIHC 4th Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC

NITA Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:23:31 +0000

Members of the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC) will gather on April 29 & 30th, 2010 in Washington DC for the 4th Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting.

International Academic Writing Symposium (Aegina, Greece)

NITA Administrator — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:45:29 +0000

The International Academic Association for the Enhancement of Learning in Higher Education (LIHE) invites you to participate in the symposium “Writing for Journal Publication”, where you will work together with a professional writing coach to prepare your academic article for publication in an international scientific journal.

ATA/AATIA Science & Technology Seminar (San Antonio, TX)

NITA Administrator — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:00:16 +0000

The American Translators Association (ATA) and the Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association present the Science & Technology Seminar, a Professional Development Event on March 27 and 28 of 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. It features several presentations on aspects of technical translation, as well as a job market and ample networking opportunities for the attendees.

Dr. Tkaczyk Presents at Tradulínguas International Technical Translation Conference (Lisbon, Portugal)

NITA Administrator — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:15:04 +0000

NITA president Karen Tkaczyk is presenting at the Tradulínguas International Technical Translation Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The Conference is held on May 28 and 29, and offers two full days of sessions on translation and terminology workshops, in English, French and Portuguese, for the professional translator and interpreter of technical, engineering, scientific, and industrial materials.

NITA Interpreter Training: Consecutive-Simultaneous (10 hrs) Spanish-English

NITA Administrator — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:05:19 +0000

NITA presents a 10-hour course of classes for legal and administrative interpreters. Through the use of a number of different techniques and recorded materials, you will build up your Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation and Sight Translation skills.

NITA Elections for the Board of Directors: Electronic Ballot Open for Voting Now

NITA Administrator — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:59:28 +0000

The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association holds elections for the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, March 6, 2010. For the first time, early (advanced) voting is made possible on-line, via electronic voting on the NITA OnLine site.

NITA Linguist Get-Together in Las Vegas: March 20

NITA Administrator — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:15:04 +0000

Join NITA vice president Judy Jenner in Las Vegas for a casual, informal afternoon of coffee and networking. No RSVP necessary. Just bring yourself, buy your favorite coffee drink at the counter, and spend an afternoon with fellow professionals. Open to anyone.

Formal Statement by the NITA Board of Directors: Strongly Disagrees With Anonymous Letter Sent to the Administrator of the Courts of Nevada

NITA Administrator — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:06:08 +0000

An anonymous letter dated November 20 of 2009 was sent publicly to the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) of the Supreme Court of Nevada. NITA regrets the form, style and substance of this letter, and strongly disagrees with its suggested logic.

Why Anonymous Threat Letter Runs Afoul of Professional Court Interpreters

Álvaro Degives-Más — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:03:33 +0000

This statement was prepared for NITA by Álvaro Degives-Más, certified court interpreter in Nevada, in full response to an anonymous letter sent publicly to the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts of the Supreme Court of Nevada.

NITA OnLine Mobile Edition

NITA Administrator — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:50:27 +0000

Since about a week, this website offers its content in a special format that is more suitable to hand-held device browsers, such as found in the iPhone, Android and similar 'smart phones' as well as many PDAs such as current Blackberry or Palm models.

Request for NITA Member Input – What Presentations / Workshops?

NITA Administrator — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:50:57 +0000

NITA invites its members to provide suggestions and ideas for upcoming professional development events (e.g. workshops, presentations, courses, or seminars) that may be held from the second half of 2010 onward.

NITA 2010 Annual General Meeting, Elections & Free Presentations

NITA Administrator — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:43:43 +0000

The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA) presents the NITA 2010 Annual Member Meeting and two Free Presentations. During the Member Meeting, the election of new board members will also take place.

Public Meeting: Nevada Certified Court Interpreters Advisory Committee (February 2010)

NITA Administrator — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:51:17 +0000

The Nevada Certified Court Interpreters Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1 p.m. via video-conference between Carson City and Las Vegas.