And the Distinguished Service Award Goes to LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson!
LaBrenda received the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her service to UGA and SLIG. LaBrenda was instrumental in helping to develop the commemorative Martin Luther King Jr. event that kicked off the SLIG Academy. Additionally, LaBrenda was the coordinator of SLIG’s first African-American research course. This was quite timely, since 2019 marks […]
This award is given for scholarly contributions to the field of genealogy and family history. Since 1988, it has traditionally been given for publication efforts. This year the award was presented to John Philip Colletta, PhD, FUGA. John is not new to the UGA or the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. […]
This award is given in recognition of distinguished contributions and on-going commitment to the field of genealogy of national or international scope, evidenced by any combination of publications, teaching and speaking, or leadership of major genealogical organizations over a significant period of time. This year the award was presented to Karen […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy will help you elevate your genealogical education to new heights in 2020! 12-17 January 2020 Hilton SLC Center, Salt Lake City, Utah LEARN: from the field’s top educators OBTAIN: in-depth instruction NETWORK: with respected experts CONSULT: with successful researchers RESEARCH: at the Family History Library Instruction Levels: SLIG focuses on […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy wrapped up their 2019 Institute and Academy in January. Students from all over the US and the world posted pictures across social media and created blog posts of the experiences. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of them for their participation. Thank you! We have […]
The 24th annual Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy was held January 13-18, 2019 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Again, this institute had students from all across the United States and the world! From Alaska to Florida, from Maine to California, and England to Australia. Over 400 […]
Come visit us at RootsTech this February 27th. through March 2nd. We will be at booth 1516 to talk about our great line up for 2020. Have questions? Never been to an institute before? We have all the answers. Want to hear some of our SLIG 2019 instructors in action? They’ll be presenting at RootsTech […]
Sunday, January 20, 2019 Tour 1: Salt Lake City Tour 8:45 am to 12:00 noon, boarding begins at 8:30 am Cost: $35 The group will view a live broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word with Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, then embark on a guided tour of the city. The tour will include a drive […]
With January here, thoughts are turning to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, which begins Sunday, January 13th. As you are getting ready to travel, don’t forget to check SLIG’s website for answers to your travel questions: Travel Information Transportation/Shuttle Another consideration is — what to wear? Currently, the weather for Salt Lake City next […]
Need a bib for that future SLIG student in your life? Or perhaps you wish to show off your SLIG participation on your belt buckle? These are just two of the items available to purchase through the SLIG Swag Store. Other items including blankets, stadium seats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, a variety of drinking containers, and more. […]