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Application Deadline December 31, 2017 Ancestry recently announced that it is now accepting applications for the AncestryProGenealogists Scholarships to genealogical institutes, established to “foster and support professional genealogists in their ongoing development efforts.” “The AncestryProGenealogists Scholarship Program will provide four scholarships that will cover tuition, round-trip standard economy airfare (Ancestry may substitute appropriate ground transportation for […]
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 5:30 – 8:45 pm Sponsored by ICAPGen Hosted by the Family History Library Classes and labs Light refreshments Time to relax and research New this year: The FHL remodel provided us with two new large classrooms, increasing our seating capacity. Still, seating is limited, so register early to attend. Classes and […]
Join us to research, learn, and network as you weave your Ancestral Tapestry through SLIG week. The creation of a tapestry requires many skilled hands working together. Our mid-week events are sponsored by many organizations in an effort to provide a rich SLIG experience. Ancestry ProGenealogists Networking Event Tuesday, January 23rd, 5:30 – 7:30 pm […]
Valerie Byrd Hansen is another dynamic member of the Salt Lake institute of Genealogy (SLIG) 2018 committee. Eight years ago Valerie joined the SLIG committee and today still serves as the registrar for all the events that SLIG handles: SLIG itself; the fall Virtual Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum taught and coordinated by the impressive Angela […]
The first SLIG Tech Day is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018. SLIG’s amazing speakers and guest lecturers will present four hands-on workshops, nine classes/demonstrations, and two mini-labs. Check out the schedule of exciting classes! Tech Day Information Half-day workshops on Saturday morning feature Gena Philibert-Ortega and Pat Roberts guiding 3 hours of hands-on experience with […]
Rich Venezia, in keeping with this year’s theme, will present Common Threads: Weaving Our Ancestral Tapestries at the Plenary Session, Monday evening, January 22. All SLIG participants and instructors are invited; a RSVP is requested. Rich Venezia Aside from his uninhibited and infectious laugh, Rich has received renown in genealogical circles for his Tedx Pittsburgh Talk, […]
SLIG is amazing, isn’t it? The instructors and the students are the magic–but who sets up the magic? The magical SLIG committee, that’s who! Before SLIG 2018 happens, this blog will feature each dynamic member of the committee. J. Paul Hawthorne is a familiar face to to those who follow him on Facebook, Instagam, and […]
The Fruit and Vegetable Marketdesigned by Zeger Jacob van Helmont and Augustin Coppenswoven by Urbanus Leyniers; Wikimedia Commons Tapestries have been used for centuries to tell stories, warm or decorate walls, and celebrate special occasions. They are uniquely woven with solid vertical (warp) yarns that don’t show and horizontal, non-continuous (weft) yarns creating the pattern […]
We are pleased to announce that John Colletta, Ph.D., FUGA, popular genealogical speaker, will be the keynote speaker for the SLIG 2018 banquet. He will present “Deceptive Threads in the Tapestry: The Words of Our Ancestors’ English.” “Dr. Colletta is a highly engaging speaker. I look forward to hearing him explore the words that weave our ancestral tapestries […]
SLIG reps will be at the FGS 2017 National Conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania August 30–September 2. Come on by and talk to us! We will be at booth #322 in the huge Exhibitor Hall (see map below). Our director Peg Ivanyo and Marketing Specialist Patti Gillespie will be […]