Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association upcoming events

Sight Translation (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Sight Translation

Course offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT)

CEUs sponsored by UMTIA

Disclaimer: This course is offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training. CECT organizes the course and will provide the certificates. Any questions about the registration, the link for the course, the credits and/or the certificates should be directed to CECT.

For more information and registration, visit Translation and Interpreting registration page

DESCRIPTION:

Sight translation (rendering text written in one language into spoken or signed text in another language) is an important skill for interpreters. In this workshop, we will talk about the challenges inherent in the task, decision-making and ethics issues related to sight translation, and approaches to developing sight translation skill. A portion of the workshop will be dedicated to practice. Participants should bring writing utensils (pen/ pencil) and come ready to work in small groups.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the place of sight translation in the interpreter's toolkit.
Discuss decision - making regarding choosing whether or not to sight translate a given document.
Learn about common difficulties encountered in sight translation and strategies for preparing a text for sight translation
Develop sight translation skills through group practice.

PRESENTER: RACHEL E. HERRING

Rachel E. Herring was Director of the Translation and Interpreting Program at Century College (Minnesota) until 2025 and is currently serving as interim dean at the same institution. She has worked as a freelance and staff interpreter for 20 years, primarily in healthcare settings, and most recently at Children´s MN. She holds an M.A. in Translation and Interpreting from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, a Masters of Advanced Studies in Interpreter Training from the University of Geneva, and a PhD in Interpreting from the University of Geneva. She has presented and published on interpreting and interpreter training in a variety of venues.

Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CDT)

Location: Century College - East Campus; Room E2311 and E2313

3300 Century Avenue N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110

Cost: $60

CEUS: 3.5 hours CCHI

3 hours ATA

Registration: Translation and Interpreting CECT Offerings

Ethics and Decision Making (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ethics and Decision Making

Course offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT)

CEUs sponsored by UMTIA

For more information and registration, visit Translation and Interpreting registration page

DESCRIPTION:

This interactive workshop is intended for interpreters aiming to develop their knowledge and skill related to ethical decision-making. Participants will explore approaches to thinking about ethics and decision-making in interpreting and be introduced to frameworks for effective, ethical decision-making. This workshop may interest aspiring and novice interpreters and to experienced interpreters who are not familiar with frameworks such as Role-Space and Demand-Control Schema. It assumes a basic awareness of core ethical tenets for interpreters. The workshop requires use of participants’ camera and microphone for interactive elements. Participants will be asked to complete approximately 2 hours of work between the two zoom sessions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the importance of ethical decision making in relation to interpreting.
Explore aspects of visibility, agency, and professional discretion as they relate to interpreting.
Explore Demand-Control Schema and Role-Space as frameworks for situational analysis and decision-making in interpreted interactions.
Apply concepts from Demand-Control Schema and Role-Space in discussion of case studies.

PRESENTER: RACHEL E. HERRING

Date: Saturday, June 6th AND Saturday, June 13th, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CDT)

Location: Online via Zoom. Approximately 3 days prior to the start of the class, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to the course.

Cost: $129

CEUS: 6 hours CCHI

6 hours ATA

Registration: Translation and Interpreting CECT Offerings

Ethics and Decision Making (13 Jun 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ethics and Decision Making

Course offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT)

CEUs sponsored by UMTIA

For more information and registration, visit Translation and Interpreting registration page

DESCRIPTION:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the importance of ethical decision making in relation to interpreting.
Explore aspects of visibility, agency, and professional discretion as they relate to interpreting.
Explore Demand-Control Schema and Role-Space as frameworks for situational analysis and decision-making in interpreted interactions.
Apply concepts from Demand-Control Schema and Role-Space in discussion of case studies.

PRESENTER: RACHEL E. HERRING

Date: Saturday, June 6th AND Saturday, June 13th, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CDT)

Location: Online via Zoom. Approximately 3 days prior to the start of the class, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to the course.

Cost: $129

CEUS: 6 hours CCHI

6 hours ATA

Registration: Translation and Interpreting CECT Offerings

Preparing for Assignments (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Preparing for Assignments

Course offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT)

CEUs sponsored by UMTIA

For more information and registration, visit Translation and Interpreting registration page

DESCRIPTION:

Preparation prior to assignments is a fundamental skill for interpreters. In this workshop, participants will explore strategies and resources that will help them prepare effectively for assignments. The session will also cover approaches to preparing to work in new specialty areas or domains. This workshop will be of interest to any interpreter interested in refining their topic preparation skill and knowledge.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discuss the importance of effective preparation for assignments.
Explore strategies for effective preparation prior to assignments.
Identify reliable resources for use in preparing for assignments.

PRESENTER: RACHEL E. HERRING

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CDT)

Location: Online via Zoom. Approximately 3 days prior to the start of the class, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to the course.

Cost: $35

CEUS: 2 hours CCHI

2 hours ATA

Registration: Translation and Interpreting CECT Offerings