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| − | |title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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| − | |time = 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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| − | |place = Cove |
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| − | |address = 1817 M Street NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. |
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| − | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2016–2017)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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| − | |month = July |
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| − | |day = 8 |
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| − | |dow = Saturday |
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| − | |title = Synthetic Biology Edit-a-thon with the Baltimore Underground Science Space |
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| − | |time = 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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| − | |place = [http://www.bugssonline.org/ Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)] |
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| − | |address = 101 N Haven St #105, Baltimore, MD |
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| − | |description = Join us for an edit-a-thon at the Baltimore Underground Science Space, a DIY biology makerspace organization! We'll be focusing on articles related to synthetic biology. |
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| − | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Baltimore/Synthetic_Biology_at_BUGSS |
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| − | |month = July |
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| − | |day = 29 |
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| − | |dow = Saturday |
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| − | |title = Arabic Wikipedia Day Edit-a-thon |
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| − | |time = 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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| − | |place = Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library |
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| − | |address = 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = Join us online or in person to celebrate the 13th birthday of the Arabic Wikipedia. We will be collaborating with the Arabic Wikipedia Day Editathon ([https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7:%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85_%D9%88%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A7_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB_%D8%B9%D8%B4%D8%B1 يوم ويكيبيديا العربية الثالث عشر ]), held throughout the Arab world the same day, to improve the coverage of Arabic topics on Wikimedia projects. Also we will have a hands-on WikiSource demo. |
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| − | |month = August |
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| − | |day = 6 |
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| − | |year = 2017 |
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| − | |dow = Sunday |
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| − | |title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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| − | |time = 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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| − | |place = Cove |
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| − | |address = 1817 M Street NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. |
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| − | |month = August |
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| − | |day = 10 |
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| − | |year = 2017 |
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| − | |dow = Thursday |
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| − | |title = Textiles Edit-a-thon with The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum |
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| − | |time = 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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| − | |place = [https://museum.gwu.edu/ The George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum] |
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| − | |address = 701 21st Street NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = Join us for an edit-a-thon at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to textile-related Wikipedia articles. Librarians and staff from The Museum will be on hand to provide access to source material. This event celebrates the upcoming reopening of The Museum's Textile Learning Center. |
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| − | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Textile_Museum_Edit-a-thon |
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| − | |month = August |
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| − | |day = 22 |
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| − | |year = 2017 |
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| − | |dow = Tuesday |
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| − | |title = DC Beer Week Edit-a-thon with Heurich House Museum |
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| − | |time = 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
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| − | |place = [https://museum.gwu.edu/ Heurich House Museum] |
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| − | |address = 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about the history of beer in the United States. |
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| − | During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of Beer in Washington, DC. |
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| − | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/DC_Beer_Week_Edit-a-thon |
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| − | |month = September |
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| − | |day = 12 |
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| − | |year = 2017 |
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| − | |dow = Tuesday |
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| − | |title = Wikimedia Foundation DC Fall Fundraiser |
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| − | |time = 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
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| − | |place = National Union Building |
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| − | |address = 918 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 |
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| − | |description = This is a reception organized by the Wikimedia Foundation to raise funds in the Washington DC area. |
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| − | |info-link = https://impactflow.com/event/wikimedia-foundation-fall-fundraiser-3302 |
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| − | |month = September |
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| − | |day = 22 |
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| − | |dow = Friday |
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| − | |title = Citizenship and the Civil War Edit-a-thon with President Lincoln's Cottage |
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| − | |time = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| − | |place = [http://www.lincolncottage.org President Lincoln's Cottage] |
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| − | |address = 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = Learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia in a room once occupied by President Abraham Lincoln! |
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| − | With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to Wikipedia articles. During this event, we will focus on improving articles that fall within the theme of Citizenship during the Civil War. This event will be held at President Lincoln's Cottage on the anniversary of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The theme for this event is inspired by the Cottage's current exhibition, American by Belief. |
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| − | |month = September |
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| − | |title = Art Students League Archive Edit-a-thon |
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| − | |time = 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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| − | |place = Victor Building-Smithsonian American Art and National Portrait Gallery Library |
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| − | |address = 750 9th Street NW, Suite 2100 Washington, DC |
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| − | |description = Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, artists and art history. |
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| − | During this training, attendees will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the Art Students League of New York. Librarians from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Portrait Gallery will provide access to a large archive of reference material that was recently donated by the Art Students League of New York. |
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Revision as of 18:36, 2 December 2017
October 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, October 8, 2017
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1817 M Street NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
October 11
Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, October 11, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Innovation Lab
700 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC
Join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! With the help of experienced WIkipedians, attendees will use resources provided by the National Archives to improve articles related to Hispanic Heritage. No experience necessary. Registration is required. Please bring a laptop or tablet and photo ID. Learn more »
October 20
U.S. Historic Sites Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, October 20, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
2600 Virginia Ave NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20037
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics, including American History. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will learn to edit and contribute to articles about historic sites in the United States. Staff from The National Trust for Historic Preservation will be on hand to provide access to source material. Learn more »
October 21
Laurel History Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- Laurel Historical Society
817 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics. With the help of experienced Wikipedians, attendees will improve articles broadly related to the history of Laurel, Maryland and the region. This event will include new editor training and special tour by the Laurel Historical Society. Learn more »
November 11
Making Statistics Clear Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, November 11, 2017
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- American Statistical Association
732 N. Washington St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
At the Make Statistics Clear Edit-a-thon (or the Statistics 2017 Edit-a-thon we'll work on articles related to the field of statistics and statistical activities such as censuses and surveys. The American Statistical Association is our host, and Wikimedia DC chapter will join in and will train anyone new to Wikipedia. Learn more »
November 18
Improving Artist Diversity Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, November 18, 2017
12PM – 5PM
WHERE
- American University: Katzen Arts Center, Room 112
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
One of the primary ways someone can quickly learn about art and artists is through Wikipedia. Our Edit-a-Thon will focus on improving or creating articles about contemporary artists with ties to the DMV area, particularly those about non-men and artists of color. This workshop will help students develop contact with their own art communities, writing skills, and a knowledge of Wikipedia policies. Learn more »
December 2
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, December 2, 2017
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Learn more »
December 2
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, December 2, 2017
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1666 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us as we celebrate another year of Wikipedia activities in the region and talk about what we have in stock for next year! Refreshments (and cake!) will be provided! Learn more »
January 20
History of Public Education in DC Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, January 20, 2017
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- Charles Sumner School Museum & Archives
1201 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia entries. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for visitors who want to learn more about a variety of topics. Join us at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives for the DC Public Education Edit-a-thon. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use the archive to help improve the quality of articles related the history of public education in the District of Columbia. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more »