Happy Holidays! Our Gift to You!

We have a gift for you. For one day only (24 hours) you can save:  25% off 1 course package (maximum savings $862.50) with  code: p2017xx at checkout. Or 50% off 1 course (maximum savings $80.00) with code: c2017xx at checkout. Problems registering for a course or a course package? We’re here to help!  Give us a call at   1-800-580-0165 ext 1 or email us at admin@genealogicalstudies.com (Any voice mail or email received from midnight to midnight will qualify for the discount.) Please note: Once you register and pay for the course, it will show up in the future course area of your student briefcase immediately after the payment is processed. The same is true for the course package. If they do not show up, please call or email us right away. If finances are a little tight, call Louise at the number above and ask her about The National Institute payment plan. The Institute does not charge interest, nor service fees, and you can spread the payments over several months. Remember! This offer is for 24 hours only. Happy Holidays!

We Want YOU! For The National Institute Blog

What’s your favorite National Institute course? What must-have resource did you read about in a course? Did you have an “a-ha” moment that has made all the difference in your research? What’s the one course that everyone should take? We’re looking for students interested in writing a short article about a course for The National Institute’s Blog. Your article should: Be about 350-500 words Include an image that helps to illustrate your post (we can help with that) Provide information about the course and your thoughts Students have written great blog posts for The National Institute. Some examples include: Reading German Records by Michele Simmons Lewis What Do You Know About US Newspapers ? by Shannon Combs Bennett Irish Landed Estate Records: Piepowder, Anyone? by Debbie Dale   If your blog post is used, you will receive 50% off your next course. That’s right, 50% off! Interested? Let us know at media@genealogicalstudies.com .  

Lisa Alzo Honored by the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International

National Institute for Genealogical Studies course author Lisa Alzo,M.F.A. was honored by the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International  at their conference on October 21st in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Presented with the Distinguished Achievement Award CGSI’s conference chair, Paul Makousky introduced the award with the following: This 3rd ever recipient of the CGSI’s Distinguished Achievement Award has contributed in many ways to the education of people with Czech, Slovak and Rusyn ancestry. The recipient has authored over 20 articles for the CGSI’s quarterly publication Nase Rodina, has contributed as a speaker at CGSI Conferences and quarterly meetings, and served as a member of the CGSI Board of Directors. Our recipient has been a frequent lecturer, book author, writing coach, and great resource for many genealogical societies throughout the country. Our recipient’s history with the CGSI goes back to our 2001 Conference which was held in this same location at which time another fellow Slovak, Joseph Hornack of Cleveland, OH was named an awardee of our Distinguished Service Award. It was the recipient’s first time as a genealogical speaker. The recipient I can say is a personal friend and very worthy of receiving this walnut plaque adding to a fine line of previous recipients including the late Margie Sobotka of Omaha, Nebraska and current attendee Leo Baca of Richardson, Texas. I am very proud to award this plaque to none other than Lisa Alzo, of Ithaca, New York. Congratulations to Lisa on receiving this honor. Lisa’s work is well-known and her expertise has been  key…

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