Confluence

MC Confluence is a celebration of translation and interpretation that brings translators, interpreters, educators, students, and others who are interested in the field together to discuss the literary, practical, and philosophical dimensions of translation. MC community members collaborate with the National Capital Area Translators Association (NCATA) to offer events to MC students and faculty.

The MC Confluence committee holds an annual event series related to translation and interpretation that offers workshops and presentations in the area of interpretation and translation, panel discussions, networking, and career development. Throughout the year, the committee also provides the opportunity for students to get involved in the translation community, including an Open Mic celebration on International Translation Day. 

The conference committee is grateful for the leadership and support of the MC Community including Prof. Jennifer Haydel, Acting Dean of Humanities Area and Dr. Sarah Campbell, Vice President of Liberal Arts and Education.

For disability-related accommodations, call 240-567-1400 or email: confluence@montgomerycollege.edu. Please note, a two-week notice is required for accommodations.

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Past Events

MC Confluence Series Opening Event
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

"Living Between Languages; The Translator’s Territory/Predicament"
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nancy Naomi Carlson

Perpetually in the process of transition, the translator works in a circulatory, connective space between languages, a "place" not a place but a process constituted by the openings, opportunities and possibilities that link theory and practice, assimilation and homelessness. In the MC Confluence Series this year, we hope to examine the translator's experience as a lens through which to discuss the many different fields and disciplines in which translation is of paramount importance.

MC Confluence Series, October 4, 2025 Virtual Conference program. (PDF, )

Download event flyer (PDF, ) .