ATA Divisions

News and Events

ATA's 15 professional-interest Divisions provide speciallty- and language-specific information to assist their members in today's competitive marketplace. The offer a wide variety of benefits and services, all organized by Division volunteers. So, what are ATA Divisions up to now? Here's the latest!

March 2008

• The ATA Translation Company Division (TCD) has announced that its 9th Annual Mid-Year Conference will be held July 17-20 at The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Englewood, CO. Click TCD in the Rockies: Translation with Altitude to download a flier with additional information.
  

February 2008

• The ATA German language Division (GLD) is accepting nominations from the division's membership for the 2008 election of GLD Administrator and Assistant Administrator. If you are interested in being a candidate for one of these positions or would like to nominate a candidate, please click GLD Call for Nominations 2008.
  
  
• The ATA Slavic Languages Division has just released their Winter 2008 issue of SlavFile, the Division's quarterly newsletter. For download information and access to back issues, click SlavFile or visit the ATA Slavic Languages Division Website.
  
  
• Members of the ATA Literary Division, under the direction of Editor Michele McKay Aynesworth, have collaborated in the online publication of Beacons 10. This collection of literary translations features a varied selection of works from Europe and Latin America, as well as from Asia. The first edition of Beacons was published in 1992, and what started out as a one-time project quickly became a tradition. Visit Beacons 10 to begin reading now.
  
  
• Make plans now to join your colleagues in Philadelphia for the ATA Spanish Language Division's 5th Mid-Year Conference. Whether you’re a beginner or a "been there, done that" translator or interpreter, you’ll find three days of Spanish<>English presentations that relate to your work and career. Click SPD 5th Mid-Year Conference to get program details. Register today! Early-bird discounts end February 28.

January 2008

• The Language Technology Division (LTD) has just published their Fall 2007-Winter 2008 edition of Language Tech News, the Division's quarterly newsletter. To download this issue and access back issues, see the ATA Language Technology Division Website.
  
  
• The Chinese Language Division is planning to resume publication of their Division newsletter, Translation Currents, and has issued a call for contributions. For information about the Division and newsletter submissions, click ATA Chinese Language Division Newsletter.
  
  
• The Medical Division has just published their Fall 2007-Winter 2008 edition of Caduceus, the Division newsletter. For download information and access to back issues of this Division newsletter, click ATA Medical Division Newsletter.
  
  
• The Italian Language Division has announced a new Google Groups listserv for its members. The ILD is also actively seeking two newsletter editors and recommendations for the speakers at the ATA 49th Annual Conference in Orlango, FL (November 5-8, 2008). For additional information, click ATA Italian Language Division News Update.

December 2007

• The Medical Division has announced the launch its first website, offering glossaries, T&I links, informatio on how to join the MD listserv, and access to Caduceus, the MD newsletter. For additional information, click Medical Division Website.

ATA Division Membership

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Questions? Need More Info?

For questions and additional information, please email Jamie Padula, ATA Chapter and Division Relations Manager, or call (703) 683-6100, extension 3017.