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Earth Day and Translating “Green”

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Earth-Day-2016-Poster-Earth-Day-NetworkOn Friday, Earth Day 2016,  175 countries signed the historic Paris Agreement on climate change at the  United Nations in New York City (more information here).  The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Trees for the Earth”,  inaugurating an initiative to plant 7.8 billion new trees by Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020.

NYU SPS CALA instructor Francoise Herrmann recently wrote about translating the color “green” for the New York Circle of Translators:

Translating the color “green” post-UNFCCC – COP21

“Beyond the UN alphabet soup of abbreviations and acronyms…the term “green” is associated and often replaces the term “clean” as in “green energy” and thus technically arises in reference to those sources of energy (sun, water and wind) that do not produce the GHG effect. In reality, the term “green” is often co-opted. The color green then includes reference to alternative biomass-based sources of energy; that is, energy derived from organic matter, such as wood, certain fast growing plants, algae, organic compounds found in municipal waste and agricultural residues”

Other blog posts by Herrman:
Oh patents! Green, what;s green? [ Feb. 4, 2014] http://patentsonthesolesofyourshoes.blogspot.com/2014/02/oh-patents-green-whats-green.html

Programs and courses in Foreign Languages, Translation, and Interpreting at CALA:

For What it’s Worth: How Personal Property Appraisers Can Help You

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If you are ever in a situation where you have to move/downsize or handle the estate of a family member or friend, an appraiser can be an important resource. For example, you may not know that your Red Sox memorabilia may be worth $1,000,000 (which is what one family discovered at an Antiques Roadshow taping)  These two recently published articles describe some of the situations in which people may want to consult with a personal property appraiser and how to find a certified appraiser:

Huffington Post: Downsizing or Handling an Estate? A Qualified Personal Property Appraiser Can Help

Washington Post: When Mom and Dad are Gone, How Best to Get Rid of a Lifetime of Possessions

Appraisers need to complete rigorous testing and training requirements in order to receive certification, which is conferred by organizations approved by the Appraisal Foundation (AAA, ASA, ISA). As a consumer and potential client, you should ensure that any appraiser you consult with is currently certified. Also, be wary of an appraiser who charges you a percentage of the appraisal value, as the Washington Post article describes.

Here at NYU SPS CALA , we offer courses every semester in personal property appraising, with a focus on fine and decorative arts. Upcoming courses include:

Intensive in Appraisal/Connoisseurship: Fine Arts

Intensive in Appraisal/Connoisseurship: Household Goods

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising

Essentials of Appraising

Appraising 500 Years of Latin American Art

Appraisal of Costumes and Textiles

A Guide to Style and Ornament

Appraisal of European Furniture Styles

Judy Aiello featured in “Small Works Baruch 2016”

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NYU SPS adj. insJudyAiellotructor Judy Aiello is featured in Small Works Baruch 2016 at the Mishkin Gallery, a juried show of New York regional artists. The show includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculpture covering a cross section of contemporary art. (left:  Crown, ink on paper, 2015, by Judy Aiello).

The show runs from April 15-May 13th, with an opening reception on April 14th, 6-8pm.

The Sidney Mishkin Gallery is located 135 East 22nd Street.

Judy Aiello’s website can be found here

Sign up for her course at NYU SPS this summer :

Exploring Contemporary Art

Fellowships to attend the American Literary Translators Association are Announced

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The American Literary Translators Association conference will offer as many as six $1,000 travel fellowships to attend its event, held in Oakland, CA, October 6–October 9.

Application deadline is May 9. For application and more info,

http://literarytranslators.org/alta39

http://literarytranslators.org/awards/alta-travel-fellowships

Read about past recipients here

https://literarytranslators.wordpress.com/category/alta-conference-2/

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As a reminder, NYU SPS offers a variety of programs in foreign languages and translation, from Diploma and Noncredit courses, to the MS in Translation

Poor Writing Skills are Costing Businesses Billions, from Inc.com

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In this article from Inc.com, Kaleigh Moore writes:

“Employers are already being proactive about weeding out poor writers from the hiring process. The CollegeBoard data showed that 50 percent of respondents take writing into consideration when hiring professional staff and 80 percent of corporations with employment growth potential assess writing during hiring. ”

Read the full article here:

http://www.inc.com/kaleigh-moore/study-poor-writing-skills-are-costing-businesses-billions.html

Check out CALA’s professional writing courses here, including:

HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNICATION

WRITING ON THE JOB

BETTER BUSINESS WRITING BOOT CAMP

PROFESSIONAL WRITING WITH POWER

IMPROVING WRITING SKILLS

GRAMMAR REVIEW CRASH COURSE

WRITING AND GRAMMAR: THE BASICS

The Art of Interpreting the Arts (4/11/16): A Multilingual Panel of Experienced Conference Interpreters

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From the New York Circle of Translators: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to interpret for internationally-acclaimed writers, film directors, artists, and politicians? Have you interpreted for these types of high-profile events? Join us for this multilingual panel of experienced interpreters as they
tell us all about their art of interpreting the arts:
Daniel Sherr
Maria Galetta
Lilia Pino-Blouin
Laura Wolfson
When:     MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Where:   NYU SPS Building, 7 East 12th Street, Room 321, New York, NY 

These seasoned interpreters will take us through their first steps in interpreting in cultural, artistic, and literary events, share anecdotes from past projects, and give us tips on how to build a reputation in this sub-world of interpretation.

The panel, moderated by NYCT Program Director Ana Lis Salotti, will be followed by a Q&A session.

Daniel Sherr is an interpreter certified by the US Federal Court System and the Department of State, with extensive conference interpretation experience both in the US and abroad. He has interpreted for high-level politicians such as Bill Clinton, Hugo Chávez, and Fidel Castro; and has worked in many film festivals and internationally-acclaimed writers’ tours in America. His working languages are Spanish, Catalan, English, and French.

Maria Galetta is an interpreter certified by the US Federal Court System and the Department of State with over 20 years of experience. She interprets for the UN, the G8, and NATO, among others; and she works at press conferences (such as for Giorgio Armani and Andrea Bocelli), film festivals, and other artistic events. Her working languages are Italian, French, and English.

Lilia Pino-Blouin is a federally-certified conference interpreter. She has interpreted for Italian politicians and has worked at film screenings, on set, and film festivals such as the New York Film Festival, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Venice Film Festival. She has also interpreted at the PEN Festival of International Literature in New York. Her working languages are French, Italian, Spanish, and English.

Laura Wolfson provided language support for the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets and other Russian-speaking dance troupes and musicians during their US performance tours. She has interpreted for Russian-speaking authors and film directors at the PEN World Voices Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. She is now a staff translator at the United Nations, working from Russian, French, and Spanish into English.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing nycirclemanager14@gmail.com, and remember to bring photo ID for the NYU lobby security staff. There will be a $10 fee for all nonmembers.

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO AN ENRICHING NIGHT AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Jeffrey Yamaguchi- Digital Trends in the Book Industry

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In this  article featured  in Publishing Digital, Adjunct Instructor Jeffrey Yamaguchi writes about his upcoming SPS course, Digital Trends in the Book Industry:

“The course is a good option for anyone interested in understanding how to engage, amplify and impact digital trends in the publishing space — self-publishers, writers, people trying to break into the industry, publishing professionals who are looking to bring more digital efforts into their long-standing industry roles. The better the mix of students, the more interesting and engaging the course”

WPUB1-CE9221  Digital Trends in the Book Industry will be offered this summer, starting June 9. Register for the course here

Departures (Japan): April 25th, 6pm

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departuresposterModerated by Ichiro Kishimoto (Adjunct Asst. Prof., Japanese), this film is part of CALA’s  film series“Are You Talking to Me?”

Departures (2008) is a Japanese drama film directed by Yojiro Takita. The film follows a young man who returns to his hometown after a failed career as a cellist and finds work as a nokanshi, a traditional Japanese ritual. In 2009, the film became the first Japanese production to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.  

The event takes place at the National Opera Center, 330 7th Avenue, New York, NY.

RSVP here

That’s a Novel Idea! How Reading Literature (and Other Non-Business Books) Can Benefit You at Work and in Life- from The Hired Guns Blog

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In this entry from the Hired Guns Blog, NYU SPS Adj. Asst. Prof. Todd Cherches writes: “Beyond entertainment, enjoyment, and escape, great literature transports us to another place and time, allowing us to experience the world through the eyes of others. It often brings us back to the basics, and reminds us of the universality of the human condition, making us more informed and literate, more educated and enlightened, more aware and self-aware, more empathetic, more humane, and more human. And, all together, this will (hopefully) make us both better business leaders and better people.” Read the rest of this post here: http://www.thehiredguns.com/blogs/2016/02/02/12933/

http://www.thehiredguns.com/blogs/2016/02/02/12933/