Events in Fiscal Year 2015–16
October 2
Hispanic Heritage First Edit at NPR
WHEN
- Friday, October 2, 2015
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
WHERE
- NPR
1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC
Join us as we help NPR staff make their first edits on Wikipedia in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn more »
Please note that advance registration is required to attend.
October 9
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Friday, October 9, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »
October 10
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Saturday, October 10, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »
October 11
WikiConference USA
WHEN
- Sunday, October 11, 2015
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
WikiConference USA is the annual national conference of Wikimedia enthusiasts and volunteers in the United States. The weekend features presentations on Wikimedia-related outreach activities workshops to improve the skills of grassroots organizers; and discussions on the past, present, and future of the Wikimedia projects. The conference features tracks on community outreach, online activity, partnerships with institutions of knowledge, and technology. Learn more »
October 14
October WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, October 14, 2015
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
October 24
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Saturday, October 24, 2015
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 »
October 24
October Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, October 24, 2015
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 »
November 4
Black Stories at UVa
WHEN
- Wednesday, November 4, 2015
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE
- University of Virginia libraries
Harrison Small Auditorium, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
We will get together to improve content about the history of people of color at the University of Virginia. Beginners are welcome! Learn more »
November 12
Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data
WHEN
- Thursday, November 12, 2015
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data (WHSRD) will be a summit between the Wikimedia community and government agencies specializing in research or data collection. A "meeting of the minds," the event will make federal research agencies aware of Wikipedia's community and practices, while introducing Wikipedia's community to the resources that these agencies have to offer.
WHSRD is made possible through the support of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in its role as the agency designated, by statute, to lead national research and outreach for preventing work-related injury and illness.
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
November 12
November WikiSalon
WHEN
- Thursday, November 12, 2015
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
November 13
Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data
WHEN
- Friday, November 13, 2015
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Wikipedia for Health and Safety Research and Data (WHSRD) will be a summit between the Wikimedia community and government agencies specializing in research or data collection. A "meeting of the minds," the event will make federal research agencies aware of Wikipedia's community and practices, while introducing Wikipedia's community to the resources that these agencies have to offer.
WHSRD is made possible through the support of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in its role as the agency designated, by statute, to lead national research and outreach for preventing work-related injury and illness.
Please note that admission to this event is restricted to invited participants.
November 21
November Dinner Meetup
WHEN
- Saturday, November 21, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE
- Gordon Biersch
900 F Street NW, Washington, DC
Join your fellow Wikimedians for dinner at Gordon Biersch! All are welcome, regardless of age or experience with Wikipedia. Learn more »
December 6
Meeting of the Board of Directors
WHEN
- Sunday, December 6, 2015
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 »
December 9
December WikiSalon
WHEN
- Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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. If enough people come we'll order a pizza! Learn more »
December 11
Supreme Court Edit-a-Thon
WHEN
- Friday, December 11, 2015
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE
- National Archives Building, Innovation Hub
700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Join us to edit Wikipedia, Wikisource, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons on matters related to the Supreme Court and its cases. Beginners are welcome! Learn more »
December 12
Annual Membership Meeting
WHEN
- Saturday, December 12, 2015
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
- Cove
1990 K Street 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 »