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Revision as of 22:46, 22 May 2016
April 8
Transcribe-a-Thon at the National Archives
WHEN
- Friday, April 8, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
The Innovation Hub, a new space located in the National Archives’ Washington, DC building, is hosting the first ever transcribe-a-thon in partnership with the National Archives Foundation! We will be joined by Jennifer Johnson and Christine Blackerby, curators of the new Amending America exhibit, as we transcribe documents related to the new exhibit. Anyone can transcribe and win prizes graciously donated by the Foundation.
April 10
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, April 10, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 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 »
April 13
Take Back the Night Edit-a-Thon at UVA
WHEN
- Wednesday, April 13, 2016
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work to improve Wikipedia content about sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Learn more »
April 13
April WikiSalon #1
WHEN
- Wednesday, April 13, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »
April 16
Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, April 16, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work with DC Public Library to learn about using accessibility guidelines when creating new articles. We'll also work to add missing image descriptions and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »
April 30
April WikiSalon #2
WHEN
- Saturday, April 30, 2016
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site. Learn more »
April 30
April Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, April 30, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »
May 2
Historic Maryland Newspapers Edit-a-Thon at the Maryland State Archives
WHEN
- Monday, May 2, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join the Maryland State Archives and the University of Maryland Libraries' Historic Maryland Newspaper Project for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon in Annapolis. Attendees will learn the basics of editing Wikipedia, meet the MSA's collections of 19th- and 20th-century Maryland newspapers, and dig into expanding and updating Wikipedia articles about Maryland newspaper history. We'll also feature Chronicling America, a national database of digitized historic newspapers hosted by the Library of Congress. These newspapers reflect key social, political, and economic themes of the past that resonate today: race, immigration, labor, rapid technological change, war, and beyond. Learn more »
May 2
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Monday, May 2, 2016
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Conference Call
The Board of Directors will meet to conduct certain business. Please contact the Secretary for more information regarding conference call logistics. Learn more »
May 13
Early Modern Edit-a-Thon at the Folger Shakespeare Library
WHEN
- Friday, May 13, 2016
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
We will edit materials related to the Early Modern historical period Learn more »
May 14
Refugee Issues Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, May 14, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we edit materials related to refugees of the past and present in partnership with First Hand: Refugee Talks. Beginners are welcome. Learn more »
May 15
Labor History Edit-a-Thon at the University of Maryland
WHEN
- Sunday, May 15, 2016
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we celebrate International Labour Day by improving articles on labor subjects, individuals, and organizations. We’ll draw content from labor-related collections at the University of Maryland, including the recently acquired AFL-CIO Archives. Learn more »
May 18
May WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, May 18, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »
May 21
Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the DC Public Library
WHEN
- Saturday, May 21, 2016
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us at DC Public Library for a panel discussion about accessibility and Wikipedia. We'll also work to add missing image descriptions and make other accessibility improvements. Learn more »
May 28
May Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Vapiano's
1800 M Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Vapiano in Dupont Circle! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »
June 5
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, June 5, 2016
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
- Wikimedia District of Columbia
1730 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 »
June 11
Environment and American Art Edit-a-Thon at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
WHEN
- Saturday, June 11, 2016
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WHERE
- VIRTUAL EVENT
Join us as we work together to improve content related to American art and artists and the environment. Beginners are welcome, and Wikipedia training will be provided. Attendees will have an opportunity to join a behind-the-scenes tour of SAAM collections. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
June 15
June WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, June 15, 2016
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1730 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us for an informal gathering of Wikimedia enthusiasts to chat about free culture topics and to edit articles together. There is no set agenda, and guests are invited to recommend articles for the group to edit or edit on their own.
Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available on site, and we'll order pizza if enough people come! Learn more »