Wikipedia Connection

Hope the new semester is going well, Buckeyes!

Our first meeting of the semester is this Wednesday, August 30, 5:30-6 PM in Thompson Library Room 055. Both new and existing members are encouraged to attend. Join us to learn who we are, what our purpose is, and how you can contribute. No previous editing experience is required! Food and beverages will be available.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Connection/Newsletter/2017-08-22

Wikipedia:Wikipedia Connection/Newsletter/2017-08-22 - Wikipedia Hi! My name is Jon McMahon (IronSphere97) and I'm President of Wikipedia Connection for the Fall 2017/Spring 2018. Joining me are Emery Dalesio (Blervis) as Vice President, Nora Myer (LilNors) as Treasurer, and David Peterson (shiftin2gear) as Board Member. On behalf of all of the officers, I'd like...

Check out Addis Wang's feature in the Wikimedia Blog, which covers his work with Wikipedia Asian Month, Wiki Loves Monuments, and of course, Wikipedia Connection!

"According to Wang, a strong encyclopedia needs a community to support its existence, and those community members will not have the motivation to volunteer before learning about the project and understanding its needs."

Building communities to support free knowledge: Addis Wang – Wikimedia Blog Addis Wang first thought of Wikipedia Asian Month in 2015 and worked to coordinate the project with other Wikipedians.

Wikipedia Takes Columbus 2017, our annual photography event, is underway! Help illustrate our city on Wikipedia by uploading your photos to the Wikimedia Commons.

In place of our weekly workshop tonight, we'll be doing a photo scavenger hunt. We'll be meeting at our normal room at 5:30, distributing checklists and snacks, and then heading out.

Wikipedia Takes Columbus 2017 - Event Details Wikipedia Takes Columbus 2017 is a ten-day photography event hosted by the Ohio Wikimedians User Group and Wikipedia Connection at Ohio State.