Category Archives: Institutes

Another New Genealogical Institute, This One Virtual!

This morning I received the following press release, announcing the formation of Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research (VIGR). I think it’s a really interesting concept, with some great benefits. First, you don’t have to travel—all the courses are offered online. Second, for a reasonable price, […]

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy to Hold Fourth Annual Forensic Genealogy Institute on March 26-28, 2015

The 2015 FGI Offers Two Brand-New, Cutting-Edge Courses for Forensic Genealogists Dallas, Texas – June 12, 2014 – The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) announced today that the fourth annual Forensic Genealogy Institute (FGI) will be held March 26-28, 2015, at the […]

2015 SLIG Registration Opens Saturday, June 14

Registration for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) 2015 opens on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9:00 AM Mountain Time! Pick your course, so that you are ready to enroll when registration opens as there are limited seats and the courses fill fast. The […]

Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) – Scholarship

While I was at the FGS 2011 Conference, I stopped by the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) and learned about a new scholarship. The Birdie Monk Holsclaw Scholarship for IGHR was established in 2010 to cover the cost of tuition. The application deadline […]

Julie Cahill Tarr, Accredited Genealogist

Through my Genealogy In Action brand, I provide action-based education to genealogists looking to enhance their research skills. Through my company Brass Oak Genealogy, I provide research consulting, editing, and record retrieval services.