Global Talk

STC members in the Philippines are in the process of forming a chapter based in the city of Taguig. To get in touch with the provisional chapter leaders, visit http://www.stc.org/membership/chapterSearch01.asp and search by country.

4 June 2007. STC Israel 40th Anniversary Convention. The Proactive Technical Communicator: Multiple Disciplines, Multiple Perspectives. Register: http://www.flytravel.org/stc/ Information:  http://stc-israel.org.il/ChapterInfo/2007_Convention/2007IC_home.htm 

The 2006 STC Trans-European Technical Communications Competition asked entrants if they would let the competition team give their entries and judges’ evaluation forms to colleges in Europe that teach technical communication. They can then be used to help in the training of future communicators. About half of the entrants agreed and colleges were contacted in January.

The competition had fewer entrants than in previous years, but the quality and diversity of entries kept the judges busy. Entries came from seven countries, including for the first time from Africa, and in two languages (English and French). Judges were located across 10 countries in Europe and in South Africa. (more…)

The STC France Chapter held its annual conference February 2-3 2007.

A highlight was the talk by Ian Andersen, head of the Communication and Information Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Interpretation, entitled “Communicating Europe in many languages: European Commission communication strategy and the challenge of multilingualism”. (more…)

June 2007, Daniel Hotel. Herzliya. STC Israel 2007 Convention: The Proactive Technical Communicator: Multiple Disciplines, Multiple Approaches.

Call for Proposals: Title and abstract due 1 January 2007

As part of STC’s partnership with the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA), STC members receive a discount on registration for LISA globalization conferences.

LISA has been delivering conferences and information on globalization for well over a decade, and over 50% of attendees at LISA events come from organizations other than localization vendors. Leading companies like Adobe, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Oracle, SAS Institute, Sony Europe, Sun Microsystems, Symantec, and Xerox are attending the LISA Forum Europe.

Visit the online program to see for yourself why you should register for the LISA Forum Europe!

As an STC guest you receive the special rate of EUR 695.00and you are eligible for reduced fees for the LISA workshops at this event.

Mary Kabza, STC Director of Marketing and Membership, has announced STC’s partnership with the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA).

This partnership will allow LISA and STC members to benefit equally from each organization’s services. LISA is “the leading international forum for organizations doing business globally.” LISA offers valuable guidance in conducting business internationally, including consulting services for globalization, research and publications, standards development, networking, and educational opportunities. To learn more, visit www.lisa.org

STC members pay the same rates that LISA members pay to attend LISA events such as LISA Forum Europe: Doing Business in an Expanding Europe, in Warsaw, Poland November 13-17, 2006. For more about LISA Forum Europe, visit www.lisa.org/events/2006warsaw Information about upcoming LISA events is being featured on the STC website and included in the RSS feed highlighting STC news and related events.

STC is continuing to develop our relationship with LISA, and wokring on finding new ways for STC members to benefit from LISA events and services. For example, plans are being developed for a separate STC forum on the LISA website. Soon, STC members will be able to enter their STC membership ID numbers when they register on LISA’s site. There will be similar LISA links on the STC website.

The new members of the STC Board want to hear from you. They have sent introductions to us, posted in a PDF document on Hyperviews Online.

On August 11, 2006 STC sent an update to all members on the Society’s participation in INTECOM and on August 31, STC President Paula Berger reported more INTECOM news.

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) has begun active participation in the International Council for Technical Communication (INTECOM), an “umbrella” organization of technical communication organizations around the world. The INTECOM delegates unanimoulsy approved STC’s membership at the INTECOM Annual General Meeting (AGM) June 22-23, 2006, in Guernsey (Channel Islands).

INTECOM (International Council for Technical Communication, http://www.intecom.org) has accepted STC’s offer to hold their 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 17-18, in conjunction with the STC Annual Conference. We look forward to welcoming INTECOM’s representatives from around the world in Minneapolis. (more…)

STC President Paula Berger has reported that STC is participating in World Usability Day 2006 to help make the world a better place for product users, and all members are invited to participate.

The STC initiatives include holding the World’s Largest Online Card Sort and working on a Usability Competition. Visit http://www.stc.org/wud for more information.