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Translation and Interpretation
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Fall Forum Highlights Interpretation Skills in Discussion of “Home”
Students from the Middlebury Institute’s translation and interpretation programs hosted a series of multilingual discussions about the concept of “Home,” including migration and homelessness, at the annual Fall Forum.
Connecting Words: From Interpretation to Conflict Resolution
“This semester has blown my mind so far,” says Middlebury Institute student Anna Wohlrab, who is adding a certificate in conflict resolution to her degree in interpretation with an eye on combining her love for languages with a passion for social justice.
Word-by-Word
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Lefteris Kafatos MACI ’10 talks about how a second-generation Greek found himself interpreting for President Obama during his historic visit to Hiroshima, Japan in May 2016.
Faculty Panel Offers International Perspectives on U.S. Election
A panel featuring faculty originally from China, Mexico, Russia and Senegal explored one of the less-examined questions of this tumultuous presidential election season: what does the rest of the world think?
“Unbelievable” Experience at Rio Olympics for Institute Students, Faculty and Alumni
“Being here, being part of history in the making… is simply unbelievable,” says Middlebury Institute alumnus Weihao Zhang MACI ’14, part of large team of alumni, faculty and students interpreting at the Rio Olympics, continuing a tradition that has spanned fifteen Games.
Alumni Play Important Role in Inauguration of First Female President of Taiwan
Three Middlebury Institute alumni facilitated communications with foreign dignitaries at the May inauguration of Tsai Ing-Wen, Taiwan’s first female president.
Festival Celebrates Monterey as “Language Capital of the World”
Middlebury Institute students and faculty offered mini language lessons as part of a festival celebrating world cultures and Monterey´s trademarked status as “Language Capital of the World.”
Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunities
Amandine Martin, a recent graduate of the Middlebury Institute, connects young entrepreneurs in Africa to global opportunities through her work as a translator and interpreter.
New Video Series Features Faculty Stories
In eight new videos, Middlebury Institute faculty members share personal stories that shed light on the essence of their character and passion for teaching.