Spanish Community Interpreting

Interpreting Gives Lifelong Language Learner a New Way to Give Back

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-07-25T11:43:40-0700

Sabrina Wilson recently completed Middlebury Institute’s Spanish community interpreting certificate program and is using her skills to bridge the gap between administrators at her school and Spanish-speaking families.

Diplomats, Undergraduates, Teachers, and Interpreters Head to Monterey Campus for Summer Learning Programs

Sierra Abukins — 2023-07-19T15:30:06-0700

The Middlebury Institute campus in Monterey is hosting over 10 different short-term programs this summer ranging from nuclear issues to language education, the environment, and more.

Two Institute Students Pass “Legendarily Difficult” Federal Court Interpreters Exam

Jason Warburg — 2023-02-07T14:51:55-0800

Middlebury Institute students Andrew Belisle MACI ’23 and Leilani Padilla-Young MATI ’22 both recently passed the notoriously difficult Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination, qualifying them to serve as interpreters in any federal courtroom.

Student Publishes Spanish/English Book of Poetry on Her Life in—and Flight from—Venezuela

Jessie Raymond — 2022-01-24T11:01:23-0800

Marianna Guedez Forgiarini TLM ’22 has published Desde el Exilio, a collection of poems in Spanish and English about her experiences as a Venezuelan who fled her country in 2014 in the face of political and economic turmoil.

Translation Service Created by Two Institute Students Gains Nonprofit Status

Jessie Raymond — 2022-01-12T10:31:01-0800

Inspired by a 2021 J-term class, two Institute students have established a nonprofit that connects volunteers with seniors needing Spanish and Chinese translation services.

Building Bridges One Word at a Time

Clara Clymer — 2021-12-14T10:08:24-0800

Fans of This American Life have likely heard the voice of Gabriela Muñoz MACI ’23, who worked as an interpreter for several episodes of the popular national radio show. That experience led her to pursue a master’s in conference interpretation.

Institute Alumni Barry Slaughter Olsen and Katharine Allen Recognized for Outstanding Service to the Interpreting Profession

Jason Warburg — 2021-11-12T05:29:22-0800

The American Translators Association has awarded its highest honor to Middlebury Institute alumni Barry Olsen and Katharine Allen “in recognition of outstanding service to the translation and interpreting professions.”

Leader in Residence Alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider Shares Insights from a Career in Language Services

Jason Warburg — 2021-05-13T06:43:31-0700

As part of the Middlebury Institute’s Leaders in Residence program, Institute alumna Lorena Ortiz Schneider MATI ’92 recently presented three sessions for students sharing experiences and insights from her 30-year career in language services.

A Day in the Life of an Interpreter (during a Pandemic)

Jessie Raymond — 2021-03-18T11:38:21-0700

Whether freelancing as conference or medical interpreters or working in-house—for multinational corporations or government agencies, for example—today’s interpreters are rising to the challenges of the pandemic and continuing to advance their careers.

How I Got Hired: Founder and Chief Language Professional, Nexos Translations

Katerina Borghi MATI '14 — 2020-12-15T06:58:48-0800

The best way to start a career is to set yourself apart from the crowd. MIIS is an important piece in any journey to strive for excellence in your career. Not only will it give you recognition in the field, but it will also give you the skills required to continue to earn recognition through awards, certifications, and successfully tackling your career market after graduation.