Register for the GLD Digital Social III

GLD Digital Social III Breakout room theme: TRAVEL Would you like to get to know your colleagues in the German Language Division a little better? We have just the thing! Our new digital socials are a time to catch up with old friends and make […]

GLD newsletter: The 01/2021 issue is out!

The 01/2021 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter—interaktiv—is now online. (Find past issues here.) Our theme this issue is Quo Vadis, T&I, as we explore the changes our profession is undergoing. Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside: An update from our new GLD Administrator, […]

Digital Social II: Specializations

Digital Social II Breakout room theme: SPECIALIZATIONS Would you like to get to know your colleagues in the German Language Division a little better? We have just the thing! Our new digital socials are a time to catch up with old friends and make some […]

In Memoriam – Michael Wahlster

The German Language Division and ATA are mourning the death of Michael Wahlster, our longtime member, colleague, and friend. He passed away on Tuesday, February 2, at his home in Los Angeles. As some of you may know, he withdrew from all ATA-related activities last […]

First GLD Digital Social

Would you like to get to know your colleagues in the German Language Division a little better? We have just the thing! Our new digital socials are a time to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Help us kick-start this new […]

GLD Change in Leadership

Dear GLD members, At the 2020 annual meeting of the German Language Division Carlie Sitzman took over as Administrator and appointed GLD Leadership Council member Karen Leube as Acting Assistant Administrator. We are writing to thank Ruth Boggs for her hard work as Administrator over […]

The German Language Division at ATA61

With just a few days to go until the GLD Networking event and the GLD Annual Meeting, which will both take place before the conference, and 8 days until the 61st ATA Conference, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss any of the GLD […]

GLD newsletter: The 02/2020 issue is out!

The 02/2020 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter—interaktiv—is now online. (Find past issues here.) In our second issue of 2020, we focus on how the COVID-19 global health crisis has impacted our lives as translators and interpreters. This is the first issue produced by […]

GLD newsletter: The 01/2020 issue is out!

The 01/2020 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter interaktiv is now online. Read an update from our GLD Administrator Ruth Boggs, a recap of our latest GLD Members in Europe Workshop, a recap of the 60th ATA Annual Conference in Palm Springs […]

7th Annual GLD Members in Europe Workshop in Erfurt

This year the GLD Members in Europe Workshop travels to yet another of Germany’s most charming historical cities: Erfurt. And we’re making the most of it by meeting in the Augustinian monastery where Martin Luther spent several years as a friar before moving to Wittenberg in 1511 […]

The German Language Division at ATA60

With 10 days to go until the 60th ATA Conference, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss any of the GLD events during the conference. Here’s a list of all events, from the networking event to the conference sessions […]

GLD newsletter: The 02/2019 issue is out!

The 02/2019 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter interaktiv is now online. Read the update from GLD Administrator Ruth Boggs, the first column by new European Coordinator Ellen Yutzy Glebe, and much more […]

ITD 2019: A Day in the Life of a Translator and Interpreter

Wouldn’t it be great if people could get a glimpse of what a day in the life of a translator or interpreter might look like? Let’s make this year’s International Translation Day all about reaching out and raising awareness for our professions […]

Zukunftsweisende BDÜ-Konferenz im November 2019 in Bonn

Vom 22. bis 24. November 2019 veranstaltet der Bundesverband der Dolmetscher und Übersetzer e.V. (BDÜ) wieder eine große internationale Konferenz, diesmal in Bonn, und zwar zum Thema „Dolmetschen und Übersetzen 4.0: Neue Wege im digitalen Zeitalter“ […]

GLD newsletter: The 01/2019 issue is out!

The first 2019 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter interaktiv is now online. Read the update from GLD Administrator Ruth Boggs, the final column by outgoing European Coordinator Karen Leube and much more […]

Guest post: Meditation for Translators

These are a few things that I think we’ve all experienced as translators: The mental exhaustion of processing an avalanche of words. The stiffness and tired eyes that come from sitting at the computer a little too long. The frustration of working out a tricky problem or difference of opinion […]

The German Language Division at ATA59

With less than 10 days to go until the 59th ATA Conference, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss any of the GLD events during the conference. Here’s a list of all events, from the networking event to the conference sessions […]

GLD Networking Dinner at ATA59 in New Orleans

‘This the season for the annual GLD networking event. There’s no better way to relax and enjoy the company of our colleagues during the busy ATA Conference week. Held at a charming courtyard venue in the beautiful French Quarter, this year’s event is shaping up to be a very special one […]

GLD newsletter: 02/2018 issue is now available

The second 2018 issue of the German Language Division’s biannual newsletter interaktiv is now online. You’ll find a List of German sessions at ATA59, Reviews of Translate Better 2018 and #GLDinBerlin 2018, and much more […]

GLD newsletter: 01/2018 issue is now available

The first 2018 issue of interaktiv is now online. This issue is chock-full of stories written by your colleagues: From an entertaining and educational feature about maintaining your second language to a comprehensive recap of ATA’s 58th Annual Conference, you’re going to enjoy this one […]

#GLDinBerlin 2018

GLD members gathered in the homeland’s capital for their 5th annual workshop to network, talk shop, and explore the city. A record number of 35 GLD members from a record number of 6 countries registered for the event […]