Professional Translators and Interpreters in Nevada

February 10th Reno Social

January 29, 2012

NITA would like to invite you to our social/networking get together. Come meet and mingle with your new and not so new NITA members. We will be meeting from 6:00-8:00 pm at Woody’s Grille and Spirits. Please RSVP by February 8th to attend this free event.

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Carson City: NITA Health Care Interpreter Training in May 2012

January 29, 2012

NITA offers a 40-hour non-language specific Professional Development course in Carson City, Nevada for Medical / Health Care Interpreters. Aimed at trained or untrained interpreters in any language; anyone with an interest in medical interpreting; bilingual health care Staff.

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Annual General Meeting and Quarterly Vocabulary-Specific Workshop: Las Vegas, March 10

January 24, 2012

Free quarterly professional member development event and election; NITA has applied for 2 AOC credits, for registered and certified nevada court interpreters.

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NITA Vegas Coffee Get-Together: February 4

January 19, 2012

It’s time for another NITA coffee get-together! We hope you can join us — we are back at our usual place: the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf across from UNLV.

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NITA Call for Nominations 2012

January 19, 2012

This is a Call for Nominations for the NITA elections to be held in March 2012. You may nominate another member or yourself for any of the four positions that we will vote for this year: Treasurer, Secretary, and two Directors.

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TAHIT TeleSeminar: Overview of Marfan Syndrome & Related Disorders

November 14, 2011

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that affects multiple body systems, and is potentially fatal, particularly when not diagnosed and treated properly. It is estimated that as many as half of people with MFS do not know they have it. This presentation will provide an overview of Marfan syndrome and some related disorders, including signs and symptoms, basic information on diagnosis and treatment options, and the psychosocial effects of the disorder on those who are affected.

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2012 NV State Court Interpreter Orientation Workshop / Written Exam

November 10, 2011

The Orientation Workshop is the first required step for the Nevada Court Interpreter Certification/Registration. The workshop is followed by the written examination, an oral performance examination or oral proficiency interviews (OPIs) depending on a prospective candidate’s language of expertise.

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NITA Free Quarterly Meeting on December 3 in Reno (Free Workshop: Gangs and Guns)

November 8, 2011

Two hour presentation includes an introduction to terminology and information regarding gangs, segregation, offenses while incarcerated, guns, and other weapons that are commonly found in our NV state prison system and therefore are in our legal system where we as interpreters encounter the specialized jargon.

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NITA Get-Together in Las Vegas on December 3, 2011

November 3, 2011

It’s that time of the year to reflect and recharge. Let’s attend NITA’s winter get-together in Las Vegas. Take this opportunity to network and catch up with your colleagues, NITA members and new friends. This is a non-obligation, no RSVP required social event.

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NITA Reno: Informal / Social Get-Together with Julia Page-Shawn

October 31, 2011

NITA would like to invite you to our very informal social/educational get together. We will be having a very special guest, Julia Shawn Page, who will be sharing a little bit about medical interpreting/translations. After that, we will have plenty of time to network and just have fun.

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