Gen-Fed Administration

Innovation Hub will host Institute in 2016

November 18, 2015

The 2016 institute will be held in the Innovation Hub, new flexible meeting space dedicated to collaboration among NARA staff and between staff and members of the public. The Hub, located on the first floor in space formerly occupied by the library, is next door to the Consultation/Finding Aids Room and adjacent to the public access computers. This new home will offer easier access to records and staff, allowing participants to make the best use possible of non-classroom time. more “Innovation Hub will host Institute in 2016” …

Alumni Dinner 2015

July 18, 2015

Despite the fact that the National Institute on Genealogical Research was not held this year, the Alumni Association maintained its annual Friday evening dinner tradition. Lynn C. McMillion, longtime institute director, presented on its history, which dates to 1950, more “Alumni Dinner 2015” …

New Director Named

February 7, 2015

The Board of the National Institute on Genealogical Research announced the appointment of Malissa Ruffner, J.D., CG℠, as director of the institute, succeeding Patricia O’Brien Shawker. She will assume responsibility for the July 2016 program and future years. The National Archives, through its representative on the board of directors, has expressed strong support for the continuation of the institute and will work with the new director to assure success in coming years. more “New Director Named” …