SLIG Virtual
One of our favorite parts of the banquet at SLIG – or in this care, the virtual wrap-up event – is the “Great Course Reveal.” As always, we offer some favorites and introduce some surprises. SLIG is pleased to announce the following program dates, formats, courses, and coordinators for the upcoming program year – fall […]
SLIG is pleased to announce two recipients of the Intermediate Foundations Scholarship: Susan Garcia and Sarah Day. The Intermediate Foundations scholarship was created to assist students seeking to attend SLIG’s Virtual Intermediate Foundation course. This course addresses foundational methodology and record skills essential to participating in more advanced institute course offerings and for home or […]
Once upon a time, a handful of students dreamed of a course that would help them continue to build on the knowledge and skills gleaned by taking the Advanced Methodology course. It didn’t exist. So they created it. Now in its sixth year, the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum continues to challenge advanced researchers with five […]
Always wanted to study New York research with Karen Mauer Jones, but either didn’t get into the class or couldn’t attend in January? This amazing course is now being offered in the fall. Virtually. Over multiple weeks. Offering plenty of hands-on opportunities to apply what you learn. Experience All of New York. New York requires a […]
Wish to research, or help those who need to research, ancestral lines from what was known as the Russian Empire? It can seem a bit daunting. A different language, unique research methods, and multiple locations for record sets. The geographical context alone can seem overwhelming. So let the experts simplify and deliver. Mastering the Language. One […]
SLIG is pleased to announce that Annette Burke Lyttle will serve as the Virtual Intermediate Foundation Course coordinator beginning this fall. The course is a recurring staple of SLIG’s fall virtual offerings every year. Developed explicitly for SLIG, this course is tailored to the student moving beyond beginner skills and taking their first steps into […]
Congratulations to Paula Hansen who has been chosen as the recipient of the Intermediate Foundations Virtual Course Scholarship held fall 2020. Paula Hansen of Sandy, Utah Paula has been doing genealogy research for about […]
Some classes only come to SLIG every few years or so. This is the case with Chinese Genealogy Research. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn virtually this fall from Kelly Summers, MS, AG who will help you to: Identify records that may contain genealogical information of a Chinese ancestor Conduct an Oral History Interview to obtain […]
The All-DNA Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum returns this year. If you took it last year, you know what wonderful learning opportunity this class is. Each week you will work through four complex cases. These will be the same cases offered in the 2019 class. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Class Coordinator Angela […]
Do you have Swedish or Finnish Ancestors? SLIG Virtual 2020 has a class just for you! Taught by Jeff Svare, In-Depth Swedish and Finnish Research will deep dive into the records available including DNA to build your knowledge and skills. No prior Nordic course is required for this intermediate class. Other instructors are: Geoffrey Fröberg […]