When it comes to virtual meet-ups, the GLD offers a whole range of ways to bridge the distances between its members. Our GLD Listserv, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn pages, along with our division’s regular Zoom socials and educational events, create numerous opportunities for […]
[Photo courtesy of GLD member Angela Gulick] When I woke up to the news this morning that German author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann had received the 2024 International Booker Prize for Erpenbeck’s novel Kairos, I was tickled pink. Not because I am a […]
[Photo courtesy of GLD member Claudi Thompson] The German Language Division of the American Translators Association plays a crucial role in bridging the past with the present by maintaining a list of specialized translators. These dedicated professionals are adept at translating handwritten documents written in […]
The 10th annual Netzwerktreffen der Hochschulübersetzer*innen, a gathering for university translators and freelancers working for universities in German-speaking countries, took place at the University of Mannheim on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. I was lucky enough to attend, along with 60+ other participants, including GLD Administrator […]
Last week I did something exceptional (for me). I attended a business forum about trade between Germany, the United States, and Mexico sponsored by the Düsseldorf Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK, “Wirtschaftsforum USA”). Why was this exceptional, you ask? Firstly, because it was an […]