Wikipedia:Wikipedia Connection/Newsletter/2016-04-05

Newsletter - April 5, 2016

The Ohio State University - Written by Kevin Payravi

Upcoming Dates

Weekly Workshop (Wednesday, April 6 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the 18th Avenue Library Room 350A): Join us to discuss Wikipedia, learn how to edit, and contribute together. This week, we'll be discussing our upcoming Wikipedia Takes Columbus photography event. Philip Arnold, a photographer within the Knowlton School of Architecture, will be joining us at the beginning with a presentation on good photography tips and techniques. We'll be providing food, drinks, goodies, and editing resources.
Wikipedia Takes Columbus (April 10 - 16): A week-long project where we work on illustrating Ohio State on Wikipedia! Ohio State students will photograph campus and upload educational media to the Wikimedia Commons. Anyone who contributes at least 15 files will be entered in a raffle to win a Wikipedia Water Bottle or Citation Needed Scarf!

Wikipedia Takes Columbus: Buckeye Scavenger Day (Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00 PM): Next week, in place of our regular weekly workshop, we'll be meeting at the 18th Avenue Library and going on a campus scavenger hunt to photograph Ohio State's campus (weather permitting).

Several updates to our Wikipedia Takes Columbus event:
- Due to interest in covering the greater Columbus area, we have renamed our Wikipedia Takes Ohio State event to Wikipedia Takes Columbus.
- Anyone who contributes at least 15 files will be entered to win a Wikipedia Water Bottle or Citation Needed Scarf!
- Note that even though the event officially kicks off on April 10, you may start taking and uploading photos now - they'll be included as part of the event!
- See the event page for instructions on uploading your photos, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Our officers have been finalized! Congrats to the selection; here's to another year of great events, contributions, and fun.
- President: Kevin Payravi
- Vice President: Maria Rimmel
- Treasurer: Nora Myer
- Board of Trustees: Addis Wang, David Peterson, & Jon McMahon
We already have some photo contributions for Wikipedia Takes Columbus. Shout-out to Maria, Nora, and Kevin for contributing!

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