Wikicurious: Windy City on Wikipedia is a community editing event on Friday, October 2 from 2pm - 6pm at UIC's Daley Library, focused on Open Text, Public Knowledge, and Chicago. Participants will work collaboratively to create and improve articles related to local history, cultural landmarks, notable individuals, events, and community institutions.
Hosted by Wikimedia NYC, Wikimedians of Chicago User Group, and UIC's Digital Scholarship Hub, this beginner-friendly event welcomes newcomers and experienced Wikimedians alike. Participants will receive training on how to edit Wikipedia.
Wikicurious is a beginner-level series that trains participants how to edit and participate on Wikimedia platforms. Wikicurious started in 2024 with events throughout NYC and has since expanded nationally. Wikicurious is supported by Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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