VRSII News
On this page, you can view the latest information from the VRSII, including announcements, press releases, newsletters and upcoming events. Check back often to learn about all of the exciting happenings at the VRSII.
VRSII Connector Newsletter
- January 2012 Newsletter
Learn more about the exciting 2012 VRSII Interpreter Educators Symposium, scheduled March 7 through 11, in Salt Lake City. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ken Bain, author of What the Best College Teachers Do. Other renowned symposium presenters include Dr. Carol Patrie, Dr. Marty Taylor and Sharon Neumann Solow. The Jan. 27 symposium application deadline is rapidly approaching! Apply now for this outstanding educational opportunity. - December 2011 Newsletter
Learn about the 2012 VRSII Interpreter Educators Symposium, an outstanding educational opportunity for interpreter educators. The Connector also contains information about the summer 2012 session of the popular School-to-Work Program and how you can earn college credit and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by attending the VRSII. - September 2011 Newsletter
- June 2011 Newsletter
Press Releases
In the News
VRSII School-to-Work Students Interpret at the Races
The Deseret News issued a story about up-and-coming deaf racecar driver, David Byrnes. Students of the VRSII's School-to-Work Program have been interpreting for Byrnes and his team and for deaf fans in the stands during the 2011 racing season. The VRSII is housed at Sorenson Communications headquarters in Salt Lake City. Click here to view the entire story.
Other News
- VRSII Employment Opportunity
The VRS Interpreting Institute is pleased to announce that it currently has full-time ASL and Interpreting faculty positions available. Click here to learn more about these outstanding opportunities. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Carolyn Ball, Executive Director of the VRSII, at cball@sorenson.com. - Available Soon!
The VRSII is pleased to announce a forthcoming master’s degree program available in partnership with the University of North Florida. Click here to learn more.