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Application Deadline December 31, 2016 Ancestry announced today that it is accepting applications for a new AncestryProGenealogists Scholarship Program, established to “foster and support professional genealogists in their ongoing development efforts.” Four “aspiring or practicing professional genealogists” will receive a scholarship, to cover tuition, round-trip economy airfare, and hotel expenses to attend one of the […]
Paula Stuart-Warren is the coordinator for the 2017 SLIG course entitled “Taking Your Research to the Next Level.” However, that is not the only venue where you can find Paula providing her knowledge and expertise. On December 1st, Paula will be leading a FamilyTree webinar, entitled “Illinois Genealogy Research Strategies.” Paula will be discussing how […]
Please join us Tuesday, November 22nd, at 7:00 pm for the monthly DNA SIG meeting. Stephanie Saylor will present “How Might I Use Mitochondrial DNA.” Stephanie will discuss Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) matching, what is realistic, and what can be done to help bridge the gap of knowledge we all struggle with on our maternal lines. She will […]
The Hilton Salt Lake City Center is centrally located to some of the best dining Salt Lake City has to offer. There are dozens of places to eat within about a one-block walk; more if you wish to venture out a bit. But let’s start with what will be right at the Hilton. Starbucks: Offers beverages, […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Cheri Hudson Passey as the winner of the SLIG 2017 Scholarship for First Time Attendees. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Ms. Passey’s application demonstrated her readiness to participate in the institute experience. Ms. Passey will be […]
Hear Ye Hear Ye! Special Event Information is now completely posted online. Registration options will open on Monday morning, November 14th. To add special events, please log into your existing registration using your email address and confirmation number. New students will be able to add them at the time of their registration beginning on that […]
With only two weeks until Black Friday and the kick-off of the holiday shopping season, do you have your wish list together? If you are still looking for that perfect idea to add to your wish list, do not forget the gift of elevating your genealogical education. What could be better than a week to […]
Registration to add SLIG special events will open Monday, November 14th.
We are pleased to announce that CeCe Moore will be the keynote speaker for the SLIG 2017 Opening General Session. She will present “Making History with Genetic Genealogy.” CeCe, who is course coordinator for the DNA Boot Camp: Practical Application, notes that with genetic genealogy, we are often “both rewriting and making history at the same time.” DNA, […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) has outstanding coordinators and instructors each year sharing their knowledge and expertise with the students. Most of those individuals are credentialed, denoted by either an AG (Accredited Genealogist) or CG (Certified Genealogist) behind their name. The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen), one of two […]