Ingrid Gimm Lansford June 25, 1935 – March 29, 2022 We are saddened to learn of the death of longtime AATIA member Ingrid Lansford earlier this year. Ingrid was born in Denmark, although her parents, Rudolph and Gerda Gimm, were […]
The Austin literary community has lost a friend and a true treasure. Joe W. Bratcher III, the beloved founder of Malvern Books, has died. His family announced his passing on July 28 from Covid complications. Malvern Books has been our […]
AATIA is pleased to have donated $700 from its own funds to replenish the Harvie Jordan Scholarship Fund managed by AFTI. The Harvie Jordan Scholarship promotes, encourages, and supports leadership and professional development of translators and interpreters within ATA’s Spanish […]
Frederick Gerald Hensey October 30, 1931 – July 31, 2020 We are saddened to learn that Frederick (Fritz) Hensey, PhD, one of AATIA’s founding members, died on July 31, 2020. Fritz’s father was German and his mother was Spanish, and […]
In Memoriam: Michael Blumenthal September 19, 1950 — August 6, 2020 Michael Blumenthal was born in Detroit, Michigan. He spent his childhood there, where his dad taught him to play baseball and his mom sewed him a net to […]
We are sad to report that former AATIA member Ezequiel Quijano, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, July 8th. He was born on March 2, 1945, in Monterrey, Mexico, the son of Ezequiel Quijano and Susana Madero. Ezequiel earned a bachelor’s […]
In Memoriam: Marta Blumenthal June 9, 1953 – May 4, 2020 Marta Cecilia Gallo Cardona de Blumenthal was born in the mountains near Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, Colombia. She was the last of nine children—6 boys and 3 girls—born […]
We are saddened to learn of the recent death of former AATIA member Helga von Schweinitz. Our condolences to her family. A memorial service for Helga will be held on July 12, 2019, at 1 pm, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, […]
Dear Member, It has been a busy year for the AATIA. We have had some good general meetings, including a Panel of Asian Translators & Interpreters which, we hope, has laid the groundwork for greater future engagement with this community. […]