A Matter of Interpretation
Over the past year, Institute alumni, students, and faculty have served as interpreters at some of the world’s most important global gatherings, from large events to intimate one-on-one meetings between heads of state.
Translation and Interpretation
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The Ethics of Interpretation
| by Jason Warburg
The role and ethical obligations of diplomatic interpreters became the subject of intense interest following the summits President Donald Trump held with North Korean and Russian leaders.
On the Front Lines of Medical Interpretation
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Lissett Samaniego MATI ’10 of Stanford Hospital and Clinics answers questions about a critically important field.
Professor Abel Interprets for Author Éric Vuillard
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Professor Christiane Abel interpreted for the celebrated French author Eric Vuillard during the U.S. tour which was organized by the French Embassy.
Students’ Translation of Noted Author’s Twitter Novel Is Live-Tweeted, Published
| by Jason Warburg
Nine students in Professor George Henson’s Translation class worked directly with acclaimed author Alberto Chimal on a translation of his Twitter novel City X.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Information and Career Session
McGowan MG100
Closed to the Public
Institute Mourns the Loss of Professor and Alumna Esther Navarro-Hall
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Alumna and longtime adjunct faculty member Esther Navarro-Hall MACI ’85 passed away on Saturday, a great loss to the Middlebury Institute’s extended campus community.
Students Quiz FBI Agents About Career Paths
| by Jason Warburg
Turning the tables, a group of students curious about careers in the FBI quizzed two visiting special agents from the Bureau’s San Francisco Field Office.
Current Student Interprets for Indian Prime Minister
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Middlebury Institute translation and interpretation student Vipin Kumar recently interpreted for Indian Prime Minister Modi in meetings with Russian President Putin.
