WSU Department of World Languages & Cultures

10/05/2026

Last week Dr. Craig Bergeson was recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Award by the Arts & Humanities Advisory (AHA!) Board of Weber State University for his exceptional dedication to his students, his teaching, his department, and the College of Arts and Humanities. Congratulations, Craig, on this well-deserved honor!

09/30/2026

Translation Week Today:

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
11:30 to 12:20 p.m.
Stewart Library | Hetzel-Hoellein Room
Register Here

Bilingual Readings and Faculty Panel

Join us as we wrap up Translation Week 2026 with live bilingual readings by students and faculty, followed by a panel discussion featuring faculty members from the Department of World Languages & Cultures.

The world's largest organizations need employees who are adept in translation, interpretation and localization, which is the art of adapting products or services to meet the needs of a language or culture.

09/29/2026

Translation Week Today:

TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Virtual/Zoom in landing page

ALC Bridge: A Language Services Industry Panel: “Making the 'human' relevant in today's T&I and L10N fields.”

How is the role of language professionals changing as artificial intelligence, automation, and new technologies transform the translation, interpreting, and localization (T&I and L10N) industries? This panel brings together language industry professionals to discuss the skills, expertise, and uniquely human qualities that remain essential in today’s evolving field. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging career opportunities, the changing expectations of clients and employers, and strategies for staying relevant and competitive in a technology-driven industry. Come hear from industry experts about how to build a career where human expertise continues to make a difference.
https://www.weber.edu/world-languages-cultures/translation-week.html

09/28/2026

Translation Week Today:

MONDAY, SEPT. 28
9:30 to 10:20 a.m.
Virtual/Zoom Pre-registration link in landing page

Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: Enhancing Your Technique
By Gabriela Siebach, CMI, CCI

Omissions are one of the most common errors in consecutive interpreting and often occur when information is not fully processed or remembered. This hands-on introductory session will teach practical note-taking strategies to help interpreters capture and organize key information, improve memory retention, and deliver more accurate interpretations. Participants will practice these techniques using real-life scenarios, including witness testimony.
https://www.weber.edu/world-languages-cultures/translation-week.html

09/24/2026

Translation Week Today:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Zoom link in landing page

Will AI take your job? The Future of Legal Translation and Interpreting
by Christina Green, CCI, CT

As AI and large language models become increasingly sophisticated, many future linguists wonder whether technology will replace them. This presentation explores that question in the high-stakes world of legal translation and court interpreting, where accuracy, ethics, cultural awareness, and human judgment are essential. Using three key comparisons, we will examine what human linguists bring to legal settings that AI cannot reliably replicate. The session will also consider how AI can serve as a useful tool for terminology research and preparation while highlighting strategies students can use to build a successful, future-ready career in legal language services.
https://www.weber.edu/world-languages-cultures/translation-week.html

09/23/2026

Translation Week Today:

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23
10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Hall | Student Lounge

Scrabble up in World Languages! And pizza!

Take a break from homework with a multilingual Scrabble tournament and free pizza! Compete, collaborate, and unwind with fellow language lovers.

09/21/2026

After the fantastic Utah Language Access Conference at WSU hosted by UTIA, we’re keeping the momentum going with Translation Week! 🎉

Join us for a great lineup of panels, presentations, and activities celebrating translation and interpreting. We’d love to see you there!

Learn more and check out the full schedule:

The world's largest organizations need employees who are adept in translation, interpretation and localization, which is the art of adapting products or services to meet the needs of a language or culture.

09/18/2026

Our students gave a fantastic poster presentation today and will be presenting again tomorrow at the annual Utah Translators & Interpreters Association (UTIA) conference! 🎉

The students are part of our Japanese program and are presenting on a translation project they are working on in collaboration with the Ogden Buddhist Church and with the guidance of Tomono Sensei. It’s wonderful to see their language skills, translation expertise, and community engagement come together in such a fascinating project that sheds light on the Japanese history and heritage of the Ogden community.

If you’re attending the conference, come support them tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. in the Student Union Mezzanine!

09/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome the Utah Language Access Conference (ULAC26): Embedding Humanity into the Future to the Weber State University campus on September 18–19, 2026!

🎓 Special student registration: $50 for both days

2026 Utah Language Access Conference: Embedding Humanity into the Future Many Thanks for Our Sponsors! Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsor […]

08/28/2026

Come say hi to us! Our Japan and Korean Clubs are represented at the table by the Bell Tower. Club advisors Adachi Sensei and Dr. Goldstein will be there this morning, and we’ll also have information about our other World Languages & Cultures language clubs.

You can also find the Chinese Club between Tracy Hall and the Bell Tower, with Club President Ethan at the table.

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about our language clubs! 🌎🗣️✨