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+ | |dow = Tuesday |
− | |title = American Archive of Public Broadcasting Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon |
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− | |time = 4pm –5:30pm |
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− | |place = Remote |
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− | |description = Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB. |
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− | Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB. |
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− | No Wikipedia editing experience necessary. |
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− | With October 15th being the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the upcoming Latino Empowerment Exhibit. |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/American_Archive_of_Public_Broadcasting:_Wikipedia_Edit-a-Thon_Series_2020 |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-archive-of-public-broadcasting-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-registration-116631372575 |
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− | |month = October |
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− | |day = 29 |
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− | |year = 2020 |
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− | |dow = Thursday |
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− | |title = Smithsonian Women in Finance Edit-a-thon |
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− | |time = 1pm –3pm |
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− | |place = Remote |
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− | |description = Save the date for a virtual edit-a-thon on Women in Finance on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00-3:00pm EST where we will highlight women who have been trailblazers in finance, business, and entrepreneurship. The histories of women in these spaces is not well documented online, but they deserve to be told. Dr. Crystal M. Moten, curator of African American history in the division of Work and History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will speak about her work and the importance of telling her stories at the edit-a-thon. |
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− | During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in finance and business in the United States. Ariel Cetrone, Wikimedia DC, will lead the Wikipedia tutorial and beginners are welcome. Zoom link will be sent upon registration. |
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− | Wikipedia is an openly editable resource, meaning that you can improve the quality and accuracy of Wikipedia articles. As one of the web’s most visited reference sites, Wikipedia serves as a starting point for many individuals looking to learn about art, history, and science. Content on Wikipedia is not even, currently only 18% of biographies are about women. Help us correct that imbalance by editing articles about women on Wikipedia. |
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− | This event is collaboratively planned by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects. |
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− | The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or to request accommodations such as an ASL interpreter or captioning, please email BecauseOfHerStory@si.edu. |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Smithsonian_Women_in_Finance_Edit-a-thon |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-finance-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-124173338799 |
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− | |month = October |
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− | |day = 31 |
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− | |year = 2020 |
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− | |dow = Saturday |
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|title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
|title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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− | |description = The Board of Directors will meet |
+ | |description = The Board of Directors will meet, mainly in executive session. |
− | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_( |
+ | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2023–2024)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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+ | |day =4 |
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+ | |year =2023 |
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+ | |dow = Wednesday |
+ | |title = Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women in Environmental Justice |
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− | |title = American Archive of Public Broadcasting Voices of Democracy Edit-a-thon |
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− | |time = 4pm |
+ | |time = 4pm-8pm ET |
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+ | |place = Anacostia Community Museum |
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+ | |address = |
+ | |description = Wikipedia is one of the most highly visited websites in the world, but representation of women of color is strikingly low—both in terms of who contributes to the site and the subjects they write about. Many local and national environmental justice women activists are not represented among Wikipedia's many biographies. |
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+ | Join us to set the record straight, make some friends, and celebrate the activists who have fought to make our urban environments greener. No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; training will be provided. |
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− | |description = Join the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) for a series of virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thons to help strengthen the quality of the world's largest online encyclopedia and improve the searchability of historic public radio and television collections in the AAPB. |
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+ | This event is planned in coordination with our friends at Wikimedia DC. |
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− | Each meet up covers basic editing conventions and will work though a pre-selected list of content in the AAPB. |
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+ | Registration required. |
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− | No Wikipedia editing experience necessary. |
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+ | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon:_Women_in_Environmental_Justice |
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+ | |rsvp-link = http://events.si.edu/169783545/WikipediaEdit-a-thonWomeninEnvironmentalJustice |
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− | With November 3rd as the presidential elections, this edit-a-thon will focus on content in the Voices of Democracy: Public Media and Presidential Elections exhibit. |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/American_Archive_of_Public_Broadcasting:_Wikipedia_Edit-a-Thon_Series_2020 |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-archive-of-public-broadcasting-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-registration-116631372575 |
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|month = November |
|month = November |
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+ | |day = 9 |
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+ | |year = 2023 |
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+ | |dow = Thursday |
+ | |title = WikiConference North America |
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− | |title = Special Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 4pm |
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+ | |place = Toronto |
− | |address = |
+ | |address = Toronto Reference Library |
+ | |description = Wikimedia DC supports and participates in the annual North American conference of Wikimedians which will be held from November 9-12 in Toronto in 2023. |
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− | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct special business. All Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. |
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+ | |info-link = https://wikiconference.org |
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− | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2020–2021)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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+ | |rsvp-link = https://pretix.eu/wcna/2023/ |
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+ | |month = November |
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+ | |day = 28 |
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+ | |year = 2023 |
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+ | |dow = Tuesday |
|title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
|title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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− | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business |
+ | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business and prepare for its election and annual meeting. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. |
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+ | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2023–2024)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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|month = December |
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+ | |year = 2023 |
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+ | |dow = Friday |
+ | |title = History of Statistics<br/>Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 3-5pm ET |
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+ | |place = Online |
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+ | |address = Online |
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+ | |description = We are partnering with the American Statistical Association's History of Statistics interest group to focus on Emma Willard and related materials about infographics in history. It's free and if you are new to Wikipedia we will show you how to get started. |
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+ | |month = December |
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+ | |day = 14 |
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+ | |year = 2023 |
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+ | |dow = Thursday |
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|title = Annual Membership Meeting |
|title = Annual Membership Meeting |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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+ | |place = online |
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− | |description = Join us as we |
+ | |description = Join us as we report on Wikipedia activities in the region and plan for next year! Contact any board or staff member for a link to the meeting. |
|info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2020–2021)#Membership_Meetings |
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+ | |day = 8 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Monday |
− | |title = |
+ | |title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
− | |place = |
+ | |place = online |
− | |address = |
+ | |address = |
+ | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Chapter members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. |
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+ | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2023–2024)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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− | |description = Join us for a virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon that helps to highlight more artists and stories like those featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's landmark exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. The exhibition brings together five decades of innovative printmaking by Chicano artists to explore the social justice-rooted artistic tradition and its contemporary legacy. Many of the featured artists came of age during the civil rights era and channeled the period's social activism into assertive aesthetic statements that announced a new political and cultural consciousness among people of Mexican descent in the United States. Learn how to edit and create new Wikipedia articles in this online editing workshop and work to amplify and expand on articles about Chicanx women and LGBTQ+ artists. All levels of technological proficiency welcome. |
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− | |info-link = https://americanart.si.edu/events/wikipedia-edit-thon-chicanx-art-and-artists-edition-december-11-2020 |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikipedia-edit-a-thon-chicanx-art-and-artists-edition-tickets-125354040309?aff=WikipediaEditTrumbaCalendarLink |
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|month = January |
|month = January |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
− | |dow = |
+ | |dow = Saturday |
− | |title = |
+ | |title = Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women's Biographies |
− | |time = |
+ | |time = 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
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+ | |place = in-person |
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+ | |address = Aurora Hills Library - Arlington, VA |
+ | |description = Currently, only 19.68% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women. Help change that by joining us on January 13 to create and improve Wikipedia articles about women. Extensive training will be provided for new editors. |
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+ | Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices. |
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− | |description = Planet Word features over 100 books and poems in our magical library, representing a diverse range of styles, subjects, and historical eras. Some of these writers and works are famous — others are less well known. But they all deserve documentation, and we could use your help! During this workshop, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to create and update articles in Wikipedia. Beginners are welcome. |
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+ | Registration required. |
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− | This event is a collaboration between Planet Word and Wikimedia DC, the regional outreach organization for the Wikimedia projects. |
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+ | For more information, contact lib-aurorahills@arlingtonva.us |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Edit-a-thon_for_Planet_Word%E2%80%99s_Poets_and_Writers |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://planetwordmuseum.org/events/virtual-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-for-planet-words-poets-and-writers/ |
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+ | |rsvp-link = https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/11683206 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
− | |dow = |
+ | |dow = Sunday |
− | |title = |
+ | |title = American Meteorological Scciety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon |
− | |time = |
+ | |time = 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
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+ | |place = in-person |
− | |address = |
+ | |address = Baltimore Convention Center |
+ | |description = Open to those who are registered for the 2024 AMS conference |
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− | |description = Join us at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives for an Edit-a-thon focused on DC Public Education. Learn to edit Wikipedia and use the Sumner Archives to help improve the quality of articles related to the history of public education in the District of Columbia. |
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+ | |month = February |
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+ | |day = 15 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Thursday |
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+ | |title = Tennessee State University and University of South Florida Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 11 AM – 2 PM |
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+ | |place = virtual |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description = Private event |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/DC_Public_Education_Edit-a-thon |
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− | |month = February |
+ | |month = February |
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+ | |day = 26 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Monday |
+ | |title = ''NetChoice LLC, v. Paxton'' at the Supreme Court |
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− | |title = African Americans in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon |
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+ | |time = 6:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
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+ | |place = Supreme Court of the United States |
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+ | |address = 1 First St NE, Washington, DC |
+ | |description = Wikimedia DC will join WMF Policy experts on an expedition to see the Supreme Court hearing of ''Moody v. NetChoice, LLC'' and ''NetChoice v. Paxton'' cases. They concern moderation of content by online platforms as governed by Section 230. The cases will be heard from 10 AM to noon, one hour each. We believe that we can hear a bit of the session if we line up very early. If you can be in line by 5:30am please join us. It'll be cold and there are no easily available bathrooms so ... prepare as well as possible. |
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+ | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Supreme_Court_visit_for_NetChoice_vs_Paxton |
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− | |description = The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked. |
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+ | |month = March |
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+ | |day = 15 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Friday |
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+ | |title = Georgetown University Women’s History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
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+ | |place = Georgetown University |
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+ | |description = The theme for Women’s History Month this year at Georgetown University is “It’s all the Rage,” where we will engage feminist rage and emotion from intersectional lenses. |
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+ | Did you know that only 15% of contributors to Wikipedia are women? |
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− | Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM. |
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+ | Did you know that women only appear in just over 20% of all images of human beings on Wikimedia Commons? |
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+ | Did you know efforts are happening around the world to address the “gender gap” on Wikipedia? |
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+ | Join the Georgetown community to help close this gender gap on Wikipedia by increasing the representation of underrepresented groups — in both Wikipedia content and contributors — on topics such as women in politics, women in STEM, and women in the arts. There will be hands-on training provided by representatives from Wikimedia DC. |
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− | Organized by: NMAAHC, blackcomptueHER, and Wikimedia DC |
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+ | No Wikipedia editing experience necessary. |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/African_Americans_in_STEM_Wikipedia_Edit-A-Thon |
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− | |rsvp-link = https://nmaahc.si.edu/event/african-americans-stem-wikipedia-edit-thon?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D150466761 |
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+ | Bring your own laptop. Snacks will be provided. |
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+ | This event is open to Georgetown Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni. |
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+ | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/Georgetown_University_Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon_for_Women%E2%80%99s_History_Month |
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+ | |rsvp-link = https://mdi.georgetown.edu/events/guwikieditathon2024/ |
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+ | |title = Tennessee State University and University of South Florida Women's History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 11 AM – 2 PM |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Wednesday |
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+ | |title = Becoming Visible Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon |
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+ | |time = 11 AM – 2 PM |
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+ | |place = virtual |
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+ | Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? Help change that by joining the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on March 27th for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. Attendees will edit and create Wikipedia articles inspired by the museum’s first digital exhibition, “Becoming Visible.” |
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+ | This event will have two parts: |
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− | |description = The Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon is a joint project between the nonprofit BlackComputeHER.org and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. BlackComputeHER.org is dedicated to supporting computer and tech education along with workforce development for African American girls and women. The National Museum of African American History and Culture recognizes that African Americans have contributed to the United States’ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enterprise since the nation’s beginning, yet their names and contributions have been routinely overlooked. |
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+ | 1) Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11am-12pm |
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+ | 2) Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12pm-2pm |
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+ | Attendees can join us for one of both parts depending on their availability and experience with Wikipedia editing. New editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11am. |
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− | Over the course of two weeks, the Black in STEM Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon will be used to highlight African Americans STEM professionals, specifically, engineers, computer scientists and women in STEM throughout history. We look forward to creating and building information resources for all people interested in African American history and STEM. |
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− | + | This event is presented with support from Wikimedia DC. |
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+ | |rsvp-link = https://womenshistory.si.edu/events/becoming-visible-wikipedia-edit-thon |
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+ | |day = 11 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |title = Shakers in America Wikipedia Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
+ | |place = Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, DC |
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− | |place = Remote |
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− | |address = |
+ | |address = 901 G St. NW |
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+ | Join Wikimedia DC and the Capitol Hill Chorale as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America. Although small in number, the Shakers have exercised an outsized influence on American culture; we honor their egalitarian spirit with an edit-a-thon dedicated to writing notable Shaker women into Wikipedia. |
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+ | This event will include new editor training and a special tour of the library. |
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+ | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/History_of_Shakers_edit-a-thon |
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− | |description = NMWA will join with its partner, Wikimedia DC, to mark Wikipedia's 20th anniversary with the museum's eighth Art+Feminism edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to notable women artists and art world figures. We will work to enrich the representation of women artists of color, with an emphasis on women of African descent whose work is included in NMWA's collection. |
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− | This event is part of a global initiative to help right Wikipedia’s gender imbalance. In 2019, at least 4,360 Art+Feminism participants created or enhanced over 31,500 Wikipedia pages. |
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+ | |day = 29 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Wednesday |
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+ | |title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:15 PM |
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+ | |place = Online |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. |
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+ | |info-link = http://wikimediadc.org/wiki/Meetings_(2023–2024)#Meetings_of_the_Board_of_Directors |
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− | No experience necessary—just be ready with your computer, a motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources. People of all gender identities and expressions are invited to participate. |
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+ | |month = June |
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+ | |day = 20 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Thursday |
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+ | |title = Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker |
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+ | |time = 11 AM – 2 PM EDT |
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+ | |place = Online |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? Help change that by joining the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on June 20th for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. Attendees will edit and create Wikipedia articles inspired by the life and work of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. |
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+ | Dr. Walker, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War, a women’s rights advocate, and the only woman recipient of the Medal of Honor, is featured on a new quarter as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program. |
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− | Use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism and #NowEditingAF to share about the event on social media! |
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+ | This event will have two parts: |
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− | |info-link = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC/NMWA_Virtual_Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon:_Black_Artists_Matter |
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+ | 1) Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11am-12pm |
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+ | 2) Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12pm-2pm |
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+ | Attendees can join us for one of both parts depending on their availability and experience with Wikipedia editing. New editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11am. |
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+ | |||
+ | This event is presented with support from Wikimedia DC. |
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+ | |day = 1 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |title = Conversation about proposed Movement Charter |
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− | |title = WikiGap Edit-a-thon – Kicking Off the Global Campaign |
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− | |time = |
+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
− | |place = |
+ | |place = Online |
− | |address = |
+ | |address = |
+ | |description = Wikimedia DC can cast a vote on the proposed Movement Charter, and to make official suggestions and comments about it. Members are invited to join this conversation as we decide what to do. For the meeting link please write president@wikidc.org. |
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− | |description = Welcome to the fourth annual WikiGap Campaign! Join us in celebrating International Women's Day, by working for concrete change: editing and creating Wikipedia articles, and making women more visible online. |
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+ | |month = July |
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+ | |day = 20 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Saturday |
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+ | |title = National Museum of Women in the Arts Disability Activism Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 11am-2pm |
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+ | |place = National Museum of Women in the Arts |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description = Join us for our annual Art+Feminism edit-a-thon to help close information gaps related to gender, feminism, and the arts on Wikipedia. This year, to complement NMWA’s 2024 #5WomenArtists campaign, we will focus on disability activism and advocacy in the arts. |
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+ | Anyone and everyone interested in learning more about editing Wikipedia, regardless of experience, gender, or background, is welcome to attend. We will provide tutorials, reference materials, internet access, and refreshments. All you need is a laptop, motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources. |
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− | We will kick off the WikiGap Challenge, give the floor to experts on gender policies and rights, learn how to edit Wikipedia – or for those of you who already know, spend the time with making some concrete action. |
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+ | This is a free, in-person event. Registration is required. Please bring your laptop and charger. To share about the event on social media, use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism, #NowEditingAF, and #5WomenArtists! |
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− | The event will take place via Zoom. Everyone who has registered will receive a Zoom link after registration closes. The initial parts will be livestreamed on Wikimedia Sverige social media platforms, but the following editathon will be restricted to pre-registered users. |
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− | Introduction (2pm London time) |
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− | Training on how to edit (2.30 pm London time) |
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− | Two hours editing (3.30 pm London time) |
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− | Anyone who is an experienced user can join a breakout room for editing instead of the training. |
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+ | This event is in partnership with Wikimedia, DC, the regional outreach organization for Wikipedia. |
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+ | |dow = Monday |
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+ | |title = Meeting of the Board of Directors |
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+ | |time = 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
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+ | |place = Online |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description = The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. The meeting will be on zoom, with a waiting room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87518487485. Contact president@wikidc.org for any other details. |
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+ | |day = 24 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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|dow = Tuesday |
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− | |title = |
+ | |title = Tennessee State University & University of S. Florida Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon |
− | |time = |
+ | |time = 2 PM – 5 PM |
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+ | |place = Virtual, Private |
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− | |description = The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), enacted by Congress in 2011, is a comprehensive update of federal food safety laws. It addresses preventable foodborne illness, monitors the global food supply chain, and ensures human and animal food safety. Rather than a system that responds to foodborne illness, FSMA works to prevent it. Following its enactment, the FDA created seven comprehensive new regulations to enforce the law. These regulations touch on nearly every aspect of the food supply chain. |
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+ | |month = September |
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+ | |day = 28 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Saturday |
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+ | |title = Banned Books Edit-a-thon - |
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+ | |time = 12 PM – 4 PM |
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+ | |place = Aurora Hills Library - Arlington, Va |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description =In honor of Banned Books Week, help increase awareness of books and authors, including those that have been banned. Along the way, practice skills in research and writing, while learning how Wikipedia works and contributing to Wikipedia. Extensive training will be provided for new editors. |
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+ | Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices. |
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− | We will start the day with remarks from Paul Wester, Director of the National Agricultural Library, and follow with a panel of guests who will speak about the history, context, and future of FSMA. Following the speakers, we will hold a training session for those new to - or need a refresher on - Wikipedia editing. A worklist of FSMA topics and pages will be provided, including growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce; mandatory controls for food facilities; and monitoring and corrective action of intentional adulteration of food. |
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+ | Registration required. |
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− | To close the day, we will hold a question and answer session. |
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+ | For more information, contact lib-aurorahills@arlingtonva.us |
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− | This event is presented by the National Agricultural Library with support from Wikimedia DC. |
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− | |day = |
+ | |day = 3 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
− | |dow = Thursday |
+ | |dow = Thursday-Sunday |
+ | |title = WikiConference North America 2024 |
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− | |title = Wikipedia & Women in Science: Smithsonian Groundbreakers Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = Oct 3-6 |
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+ | |place = Indianapolis |
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+ | |address = (Indy) |
+ | |description = Annual conference of Wikimedians in North America, with some online participation options |
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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, history, and science. |
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+ | |month = October |
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+ | |day = 28 |
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+ | |year = 2024 |
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+ | |dow = Monday |
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+ | |title = Smithsonian American Women's History Museum: Women's Independence and Financial Power Edit-a-thon |
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+ | |time = 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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+ | |place = Online |
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+ | |address = |
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+ | |description = Until 1974, married women could not get credit cards in their own name. Join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon on women, credit, and financial power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibited lenders from discriminating against consumers based on their sex or marital status. |
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+ | Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is working to change that and we need you to help share the stories of women who ensured the success of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and leaders in the banking industry who expanded services for women. |
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− | During this training, attendees of all experience levels will learn the basics of how to edit Wikipedia by updating articles related to the history of women in science in the United States in connection with the Funk List. |
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+ | This event will have two parts: |
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− | This event is planned in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Archives and the Smithsonian American Women's Initiative, a multiyear undertaking to document, research, collect, display, and share the history of women in the United States. |
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+ | Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11 am - 12 pm |
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+ | |||
+ | Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12 pm - 2 pm |
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+ | |||
+ | Join in for one or both sessions, but new editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11 am. |
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+ | |title = Holiday happy hour at OpenGovHub |
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+ | |time = 5:00 PM |
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+ | |place = OpenGovHub coworking space |
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+ | |address = 1100 13th Street NW suite 1800, |
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 16 November 2024
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October 3
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet, mainly in executive session. Learn more »
October 4
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women in Environmental Justice
WHEN
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023
4pm-8pm ET
WHERE
- Anacostia Community Museum
Wikipedia is one of the most highly visited websites in the world, but representation of women of color is strikingly low—both in terms of who contributes to the site and the subjects they write about. Many local and national environmental justice women activists are not represented among Wikipedia's many biographies.
Join us to set the record straight, make some friends, and celebrate the activists who have fought to make our urban environments greener. No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; training will be provided.
This event is planned in coordination with our friends at Wikimedia DC.
Registration required. Learn more »
November 9
WikiConference North America
WHEN
- Thursday, November 9, 2023
4pm
WHERE
- Toronto
Toronto Reference Library
Wikimedia DC supports and participates in the annual North American conference of Wikimedians which will be held from November 9-12 in Toronto in 2023. Learn more »
November 28
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business and prepare for its election and annual meeting. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »
December 8
History of Statistics
Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, December 8, 2023
3-5pm ET
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
We are partnering with the American Statistical Association's History of Statistics interest group to focus on Emma Willard and related materials about infographics in history. It's free and if you are new to Wikipedia we will show you how to get started.
December 14
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Thursday, December 14, 2023
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we report on Wikipedia activities in the region and plan for next year! Contact any board or staff member for a link to the meeting. Learn more »
January 8
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, January 8, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Chapter members and the general public are invited to attend. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »
January 13
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Women's Biographies
WHEN
- Saturday, January 13, 2024
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- in-person
Aurora Hills Library - Arlington, VA
Currently, only 19.68% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women. Help change that by joining us on January 13 to create and improve Wikipedia articles about women. Extensive training will be provided for new editors.
Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices.
Registration required.
For more information, contact lib-aurorahills@arlingtonva.us
January 28
American Meteorological Scciety Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Sunday, January 28, 2024
12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
WHERE
- in-person
Baltimore Convention Center
Open to those who are registered for the 2024 AMS conference
February 15
Tennessee State University and University of South Florida Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, February 15, 2024
11 AM – 2 PM
WHERE
- virtual
Private event
February 26
NetChoice LLC, v. Paxton at the Supreme Court
WHEN
- Monday, February 26, 2024
6:00 AM – 12:15 PM
WHERE
- Supreme Court of the United States
1 First St NE, Washington, DC
Wikimedia DC will join WMF Policy experts on an expedition to see the Supreme Court hearing of Moody v. NetChoice, LLC and NetChoice v. Paxton cases. They concern moderation of content by online platforms as governed by Section 230. The cases will be heard from 10 AM to noon, one hour each. We believe that we can hear a bit of the session if we line up very early. If you can be in line by 5:30am please join us. It'll be cold and there are no easily available bathrooms so ... prepare as well as possible. Learn more »
March 15
Georgetown University Women’s History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Friday, March 15, 2024
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- Georgetown University
The theme for Women’s History Month this year at Georgetown University is “It’s all the Rage,” where we will engage feminist rage and emotion from intersectional lenses.
Did you know that only 15% of contributors to Wikipedia are women? Did you know that women only appear in just over 20% of all images of human beings on Wikimedia Commons? Did you know efforts are happening around the world to address the “gender gap” on Wikipedia?
Join the Georgetown community to help close this gender gap on Wikipedia by increasing the representation of underrepresented groups — in both Wikipedia content and contributors — on topics such as women in politics, women in STEM, and women in the arts. There will be hands-on training provided by representatives from Wikimedia DC.
No Wikipedia editing experience necessary.
Bring your own laptop. Snacks will be provided.
This event is open to Georgetown Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni. Learn more »
March 21
Tennessee State University and University of South Florida Women's History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Thursday, March 21, 2024
11 AM – 2 PM
WHERE
- virtual
Private event
March 27
Becoming Visible Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024
11 AM – 2 PM
WHERE
- virtual
Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? Help change that by joining the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on March 27th for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. Attendees will edit and create Wikipedia articles inspired by the museum’s first digital exhibition, “Becoming Visible.”
This event will have two parts: 1) Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11am-12pm 2) Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12pm-2pm
Attendees can join us for one of both parts depending on their availability and experience with Wikipedia editing. New editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11am.
This event is presented with support from Wikimedia DC.
May 11
Shakers in America Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, May 11, 2024
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
WHERE
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, DC
901 G St. NW
Join Wikimedia DC and the Capitol Hill Chorale as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America. Although small in number, the Shakers have exercised an outsized influence on American culture; we honor their egalitarian spirit with an edit-a-thon dedicated to writing notable Shaker women into Wikipedia. This event will include new editor training and a special tour of the library. Learn more »
May 29
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »
June 20
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
WHEN
- Thursday, June 20, 2024
11 AM – 2 PM EDT
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? Help change that by joining the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on June 20th for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon. Attendees will edit and create Wikipedia articles inspired by the life and work of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker.
Dr. Walker, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War, a women’s rights advocate, and the only woman recipient of the Medal of Honor, is featured on a new quarter as part of the U.S. Mint’s American Women Quarters Program.
This event will have two parts: 1) Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11am-12pm 2) Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12pm-2pm
Attendees can join us for one of both parts depending on their availability and experience with Wikipedia editing. New editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11am.
This event is presented with support from Wikimedia DC. Learn more »
July 1
Conversation about proposed Movement Charter
WHEN
- Monday, July 1, 2024
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Wikimedia DC can cast a vote on the proposed Movement Charter, and to make official suggestions and comments about it. Members are invited to join this conversation as we decide what to do. For the meeting link please write president@wikidc.org.
July 20
National Museum of Women in the Arts Disability Activism Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Saturday, July 20, 2024
11am-2pm
WHERE
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
Join us for our annual Art+Feminism edit-a-thon to help close information gaps related to gender, feminism, and the arts on Wikipedia. This year, to complement NMWA’s 2024 #5WomenArtists campaign, we will focus on disability activism and advocacy in the arts.
Anyone and everyone interested in learning more about editing Wikipedia, regardless of experience, gender, or background, is welcome to attend. We will provide tutorials, reference materials, internet access, and refreshments. All you need is a laptop, motivation to combat gender bias, and a belief in equal access to quality information resources.
This is a free, in-person event. Registration is required. Please bring your laptop and charger. To share about the event on social media, use the hashtags #ArtAndFeminism, #NowEditingAF, and #5WomenArtists!
This event is in partnership with Wikimedia, DC, the regional outreach organization for Wikipedia.
July 31
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. Contact president@wikidc.org for the meeting link if you wish to attend. Learn more »
September 16
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, September 16, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. The meeting will be on zoom, with a waiting room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87518487485. Contact president@wikidc.org for any other details. Learn more »
September 24
Tennessee State University & University of S. Florida Hispanic Heritage Month Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
2 PM – 5 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Virtual, private
September 28
Banned Books Edit-a-thon -
WHEN
- Saturday, September 28, 2024
12 PM – 4 PM
WHERE
- Aurora Hills Library - Arlington, Va
In honor of Banned Books Week, help increase awareness of books and authors, including those that have been banned. Along the way, practice skills in research and writing, while learning how Wikipedia works and contributing to Wikipedia. Extensive training will be provided for new editors.
Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices.
Registration required.
For more information, contact lib-aurorahills@arlingtonva.us
October 3
WikiConference North America 2024
WHEN
- Thursday-Sunday, October 3, 2024
Oct 3-6
WHERE
- Indianapolis
(Indy)
Annual conference of Wikimedians in North America, with some online participation options Learn more »
October 28
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum: Women's Independence and Financial Power Edit-a-thon
WHEN
- Monday, October 28, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Until 1974, married women could not get credit cards in their own name. Join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon on women, credit, and financial power to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibited lenders from discriminating against consumers based on their sex or marital status.
Did you know that less than 20% of biographies in English-language Wikipedia are about women? The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is working to change that and we need you to help share the stories of women who ensured the success of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and leaders in the banking industry who expanded services for women.
This event will have two parts:
Getting started with Wikipedia edits: 11 am - 12 pm
Wikipedia edit-a-thon: 12 pm - 2 pm
Join in for one or both sessions, but new editors are encouraged to attend the introductory session at 11 am.
November 13
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. The meeting will be on zoom. Contact president@wikidc.org for any details. Learn more »
December 2
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, December 2, 2024
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct its regular business. Wikimedia DC members and the general public are invited. The meeting will be on zoom, here. Agenda: determining bylaws resolutions to recommend to members so we can finalize the annual member balot, and deciding on details of a call for consulting services to address our strategic planning. Contact president@wikidc.org for any other details. Learn more »
December 3
Holiday happy hour at OpenGovHub
WHEN
- Tuesday (timing is tentative), December 3, 2024
5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
OpenGovHub is a host of a coworking space for good-government and data-oriented nonprofits. Wikimedia DC is a member organization. We can join for a happy hour there. Please RSVP to Wikimedia DC and we'll get you on the invitation list.