University Language Center

Have you heard of the language Lamnso'? We sure have! According to the United Nations it is spoken in Cameroon and Nigeria, and it belongs to the Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, and Bantoid language family. Our professional interpreters have been busy providing daily language support in Lamnso' the past few weeks. View our entire language list here https://ulanguage.com/language-list/.

Providing patient-centered communication and language support are key priorities of our valued partner and long-time client HealthPartners. Language leaders Silvana Uchidiuno and Jamie Vetvick co-presented the initiative "The Power of Speaking Up: How Interpreters can Safeguard Patient Safety and Advocate with Confidence" at the American Translators Association 2025 annual event. We applaud HealthPartners' ongoing commitment to language access, equity and positive healthcare outcomes.

Through our two-year Speak Up for Safety initiative led by Jamie Vetvick and Silvana Uchidiuno, patients experience safer care as interpreters are empowered to speak up when something could affect patient outcomes.

The initiative empowers care teams to speak up when they identify anything that could compromise patient safety.

The results of this work reached a national audience, leading Jamie and Silvana to share the approach at a national conference.

This work reflects our responsibility to create an environment where every voice helps keep patients safe.

Language industry partners the Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association - UMTIA and Century College are offering a Preparing for Assignments virtual workshop on February 17. Participants will explore strategies and resources that will help them prepare effectively for interpreting assignments, including new and specialized work. More information about the workshop and link to register in comments ⬇️

Course offered by Century College´s Continuing Education and Customized Training (CECT)
CEUs sponsored by UMTIA

https://umtia.org/event-6550072?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/5/2026