SLIG 2019 - Schedule at a Glance

We are as excited as you are for January to come because that means a week dedicated to genealogy! What could be better than that?

To whet your appetite for what the week will hold, we are highlighting some of the great events that will be held during the week of January 13th through January 18th. Additional details will be posted in August, along with the opportunity to register and RSVP.

On-Site Registration
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 2:30 - 5:30pm 
Monday, 14 January 2019, 7:00 - 8:20am
Please note the shortened hours on Sunday to accommodate our modified schedule.

Orientation - For All Students this year, new and returning!
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 5:30 pm
All students are encouraged to attend orientation this year. We will provide information to help you make the most of your SLIG experience, introduce instructors and committee members, and kick off the week with a few door prizes.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, 13 January 2019, 6:15 - 7:30pm
Light hors d'oeuvres, time to network with friends and start making new ones. No announcements to interrupt your time to visit (make sure you attend orientation for those), but make sure you stay for the brief entertainment, which will begin about 7:00 pm.

General Session Keynote
Monday, 14 January 2019, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Photo opportunities for large groups will follow

SLIG Central
Open Daily, 9:00am - 6:00 pm; closes Friday at 12:45 pm
Mid-morning refreshment break, Maia's Bookstore, UGA information, SLIG swag, BCG portfolios, charging stations, and plenty of room to relax and network.

SLIG Shuttle to the Family History Library (FHL)
Tuesday through Thursday 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday, 4:00 - 6:00pm

Miscellaneous Special Events by Invitation
Tuesday and Thursday, 15 and 17 January 2019, evenings
To participate, you must opt-in at the time of registration to receive invitations from third-party hosts.

SLIG Night at the Family History Library
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsored by ICAPGen and hosted by the Family History Library, the evening will include classes, labs, light refreshments, and time to relax and research.

Networking Social
Friday, 18 January 2019, 6:00 pm
Photo opportunities, networking, and cash bar

Completion Banquet and Awards
Friday, 18 January 2019, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Banquet ticket included with SLIG tuition; guest tickets available to purchase
The completion celebration banquet will include the annual UGA awards - to include the coveted Silver Tray Award and announcement of the 2019 FUGA (Fellow of UGA), announcements of the themed contest winners/door prizes, a catered meal, and the keynote address. Tickets are required to attend; the cost of the banquet is included with SLIG registration, but RSVP is required; guest tickets are available for an additional fee.

Tech Day
Saturday, 19 January 2019
Back by popular demand! This optional event, which includes classes on workshops of genealogy tehcnology topics, is open to participants of both SLIG and the SLIG Academy, and is held on the Saturday separating the two.

SLIG Expanded
Week of January 21-25, 2019
Ever wanted to stay and research with the guidance of the experts? SLIG Expanded provides the opportunity to obtain consultation or guided assistance; it is available to SLIG participants on the week following SLIG.