​ The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research has openings in the course “Genealogy as a Profession.” The aspiring or practicing professional genealogist will benefit from practical knowledge of three components that make for a successful career: management and growth of the business, client communications, and professional opportunities. Students will also be introduced to various genealogy specialties from experts in those fields and provided hands-on activities and products to take home and use in their business. This course, offered every two years, is presented by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL and co-taught by Carla Cegielski; Melanie D. Holtz, CG; Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA; Kelvin L. Meyers, Benjamin B. Spratling, JD; and Karen Stanbary, CG. After 50 plus years at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, the Institute will take place 23-28 July in a brand-new location – the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel in Athens, GA. Classrooms, food, and accommodations are all under one roof. Students will also have full access to the University of Georgia’s outstanding libraries – the Main Library with its worldwide collection of historical and genealogical material, maps and government documents; Alexander Campbell King Law Library; and the Richard B. Russell Special Collections – including the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library. For more information and to register, please visit the IGHR website at: http://ighr.gagensociety.org/ Melissa Mitchell IGHR Communications IGHRcomm@gmail.com