BCG has had a long-standing relationship with the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) held for one week in June each year at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. As a co-sponsor of IGHR, Board-certified genealogists have taught many of the courses throughout the years and have provided a certification seminar in IGHR's evening track. The banquet program reserves a place for greetings from BCG which acknowledges this relationship.
Board-certified genealogists coordinating this year's ten courses held June 9-14 include Warren Bittner, CG; Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL; Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG; J. Mark Lowe, CG; Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG; Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL; Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG; Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL; and Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL.
Course instructors are asked by coordinators to teach topics in their area of expertise. Board-certified genealogists teaching at IGHR this year include Claire Mire Bettag, CG; Alvie Davidson, CG; Michael Hait, CG; Rachel Mills Lennon, CG; Judy G. Russell, CG; Craig Roberts Scott, CG: and Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL.
Registration for the June courses opens on Tuesday, January 22. Because of the extreme popularity of the limited number of seats in each course, registration opening times are staggered throughout the morning. Courses can, and do, sell out within minutes of "the opening bell." For more information about registration and contents of each course, please see http://www4.samford.edu/schools/ighr/IGHR_courses.html. Click on course titles to see the course lecture schedule and instructors.
BCG's long-standing tradition of encouraging genealogical education is showcased in this institute which has been offering such courses since the 1960s under the auspices of the Samford University Library.
