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ATA Chapter Event: Mid-America Chapter of ATA 2007 Annual Symposium
There's still time to register and save! Early-bird registrations must be postmarked by Friday. March 16.
The Spectrum of Translation & Interpretation: A Symposium for Language Professionals
March 30-31, 2007
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
This annual event is for experienced translators and interpreters, those getting started or interested in the profession, and educators and students in relevant fields. See the MICATA website for all the details.
Register now! Just download the registration form and mail it with your payment to: MICATA Symposium, P.O. Box 144, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201.
MICATA Symposium Schedule of Events
- Reception and Onsite Registration
Friday, March 30 (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Paul Adams Lounge, Adams Alumni Center
1266 Oread Avenue
Lawrence, KS - Registration, Welcome, Plenary and Educational Sessions
Saturday, March 31 (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Kansas Memorial Union
1301 Jayhawk Boulevard
There will be a noon luncheon keynote presentation and a raffle for registration fee reimbursement. Symposium attendees who are members of both MICATA and ATA in 2007 will be entered to win one of three registration fee reimbursements!
- Optional Networking Dinner, $9.00 per person
Saturday, March 31 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
815 New Hampshire Street
Lawrence, KSIf you plan to attend, please remember to include the extra payment and indicate your attendance on the registration form.
MICATA Symposium Highlights
- Translation Standards, Jiri Stejskal
- Translation Resources for Mac Users, Ben Tompkins
- Business Considerations for Independent Translators, Frieda Ruppaner-Lind
- Medical Translation Primer: Check your Prognosis, Bill Bergerson
- Conference & Escort Interpreting – On the Road, Kathy Foster
- Your Info on Your Terms – RSS and Online News Feeds, Michael Wahlster
- Interpreting War Crimes: Challenges of the UN Tribunal, Janja Pavetic-Dickey
- ATA Certification: What You Need to Know & More! Bradley Shaw
- Software Translation, Claudia Eggert
- Translation Quality Assessment, Jiri Stejskal
- Tax Tips and Q/A for Translators & Interpreters, John Matthews
- Faithful to the Word: Religious Interpretation, Enrique Chi
MICATA Symposium Registration Rates
- Early-Bird Registration (postmarked by March 16):
Non-Members $90
MICATA Members $75
- Standard Registration (March 17-29):
Non-Members $100
MICATA Members $85
- Onsite Registration (March 31 or 31):
Non-Members $110
MICATA Members $95
- Student Registration (include copy of student ID):
Non-Members and MICATA Members $35
- Optional Saturday Dinner:
Non-Members and MICATA Members $9 (in addition to registration fee above)
Register for the MICATA 2007 Annual Symposium today!
Conference registration fee includes: Friday evening Welcome Reception; Saturday Luncheon; Saturday morning and afternoon breaks (snacks and beverages) at morning and afternoon breaks. For non-members and lapsed MICATA members, the conference registration fee also includes a new 2007 MICATA membership or renewal of your lapsed membership. This is a $5 savings for first-time members!
Earn ATA Continuing Education Points
ATA-certified translators can earn up to 7 Continuing Education Points for attending this symposium. For additional information about ATA Continuing Education, see ATA Continuing Education Requirements and Guide to ATA Continuing Education Points.
ATA Certification Exam
An ATA certification exam sitting will be offered on Sunday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For details on exam prerequisites and registration, click on the ATA Certification Program.
Hotel Reservations
MICATA has arranged for a small block of rooms at the Best Western Lawrence to be offered to symposium attendees at the reduced rate of $60 per night (plus tax includes continental breakfast). To take advantage of this discount, please call the hotel at (785) 843-9100 by February 28. Later reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.
Questions? Need More Information?
Email your questions and information requests to MICATA@gmail.com or call (419) 844-1731.
