UNF ASL/English Interpreting Programs

04/27/2026

Good morning Ospreys!! I have a rather important favor to ask... We have five of our undergraduate students who do not have their regalia for graduation on Friday yet!! Are there any locals who might be able to loan yours to them? If so, please email Dawn Wessling at [email protected]. Thanks!!

04/15/2026

Join FRID for a fun event!

Sweet connections and celebrations at Mayday Ice Cream! 🍦🎉 Join FRID for a fun evening of community as we celebrate recent grads. All attendees receive 20% off, just let them know you’re with FRID at checkout!

ITP graduates, be sure to register to receive a special graduation gift sponsored by Jacksonville Center for Independent Living!

Register here: https://fridcentral.org/event-6613526

📅 May 2, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 4853 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32246
🚨 Attendees are responsible for their own purchases

[ID]: A colorful promotional flyer with a cream background decorated with bright confetti shapes. The headline reads “Mayday Ice Cream” with the phrase “Sweet Connections + Celebrations” above it. The flyer invites attendees to celebrate with FRID while honoring recent graduates and notes that all attendees receive 20% off. Additional text highlights that ITP graduates can sign up to receive a special gift sponsored by the Jacksonville Center for Independent Living (CIL). Event details list May 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, at 4853 Big Island Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. The FRID and CIL logos appear at the bottom.

04/15/2026

Reminder of these great workshops hosted by FRID covering legal interpreting this weekend! Face to face and Zoom options too! Registration ends on 4/16 and CEUs are available.

Cancellation Policy: If FRID, the presenters, or unforeseen circumstances (including acts of God) require the event to be canceled, attendees will receive a credit toward a future event. If a registered participant is unable to attend, no refunds or credits will be issued. However, tickets are tr...

04/03/2026

Students in their final semester from UNF and FSCJ recently collaborated with the UNF Philosophy and Religious Studies department at their conference “Philosophizing the Future of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Mothering”. At this three day conference, students were introduced to the unique setting of conference interpreting where they practiced valuable skills such as prepping, teaming, and actively interpreting complex philosophical works.”

This group of future professionals and their mentors were phenomenal!

03/27/2026

Greetings all!! The TIEM Center and Signs of Development are working together to redesign the Interpreter Screening Project for the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
We have completed extensive data g*thering on the content and format of the redesigned screening. We are now seeking diverse feedback on the distribution method for the screening: live/f2f (face to face), remote, or hybrid and what platforms you prefer on 3 potential aspects: tests of
• interpreting knowledge
• ethical and professional decision making
• performance
For this phase, we are seeking feedback from anyone who has taken an interpreter testing/screening/certification process AND anyone who will be taking one in the future. We seek feedback from students of ASL and interpreting as well!!
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/2LY7395LSG2LGouj8 to the survey which will be open until April 5th. It takes

On behalf of the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, the The TIEM Center (Teaching Interpreting Educators & Mentors) & Signs of Development are working to redesign the Screening Process for Interpreters working in/for the State of Massachusetts. This survey designed to g*t...

03/27/2026

So proud to call this gentleman our alumni.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18ne4uMbsE/

Webinar coming soon - great opportunity to get some insight about the interpreting world from the interpreters perspective!

Join us Tuesday March 31 at 6:00pm CT

03/09/2026

Study looking for interpreter participants!
Are you a hearing interpreter and have experience with
English to ASL sight interpretation/translation*?
Participate in a study looking to analyze interpretations made via simultaneous interpretation and sight interpretation/translation.

Participant Must Have:
**3+ years of interpreting experience
**RID certification
**Conducted sight interpretation/translation in the past 2 years

Study Includes:
**Simultaneous interpretation task
**Sight interpretation/translation task
**Short guided self review task
*Sight Interpretation/Translation (also known as sight translation) is any kind of interpreting from a written English text into ASL without any auditory aid. Experience includes interpreting English from a slide/form
--Earn $20 for participating in the study at Gallaudet University

Scan QR code below or
copy the link to fill out an
initial questionnaire

https://forms.gle/rHmJj4t2dPdwGN5HA

If you have any questions regarding the study, please contact the primary investig*tor Alex Lei at [email protected] .
This study has been approved by the
Gallaudet IRB: IRB-FY25-176

02/09/2026

Check out this awesome opportunity! Registration required. Please contact the organizers with any questions.

2026 Silent Garden Lecture
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST
The virtual presentation will focus on "Interpreting with a Deaf Heart: Building Access in K-12 Education" and will include six keynote speakers, who will share how to be successful K-12 interpreters in classroom settings using care, passion and positivity for Deaf and hard of hearing students.

https://chhs.fresnostate.edu/thesilentgarden/lecture-series/index.html?fbclid=Iwb21leAP1ocVjbGNrA_Whv2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHp_xLbwsSzTPcUT2LRWMSwRibvB7Y-HtZO07TBUeJKPYLaD_69KQClxZg4B3_aem_vmpgAXXA1CAd5rBFXozeCA

Leading with innovation. Empowering students for success. Transforming our region, one health and human service professional at a time.

02/05/2026

Sharing some upcoming events from Sorenson for students:

Empowered to Pursue: Goal: Create and foster space for interpreting students to interact, share, and learn from interpreting professionals from similar backgrounds to discuss topics relative to their cultural/identity group. The group will also foster networking among the students. Who: Undergraduat...

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our December, 2025 ASL/English Interpreting Graduate students! Shawnese Allie & Kaylea Black. We are so proud to call you Ospreys and look forward to what you accomplish.

ID: Two brilliant women smile at the camera wearing blue graduate regalia from the University of North Florida.