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Upcoming Dates

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  • Proposed Amendments Edit-a-Thon (Friday, July 29 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM): In commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the National Archives and Records Administration, the Law Library of Congress, and our friends at Wikimedia D.C. are hosting an edit-a-thon focused on improving Wikipedia entries related to proposed Constitutional amendments. Remote participation is welcome, and Wikipedia Connection members are encouraged to attend! See the event page for more details.
  • Autumn 2016 Student Involvement Fair (Sunday, August 21 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oval): Come check out Wikipedia Connection's booth at Ohio State's student involvement fair! We'll have treats, Wikipedia swag, and a laptop for students to try out editing. If any Wikipedia Connection members are interested in helping run the booth, let Kevin know.

Latest Club Updates

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  • Thanks to everyone that came out to our Great Buckeye Wiknic on July 10th! Eleven Wikipedians and new-timers showed up, some coming out from as far as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

  • Even though it's summer, editing doesn't have to stop - reach out to other Wikipedia Connection members if you need help or want to find something to edit.
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Buckeye Wiknic 2016 group photo.
Group photo of the attendees of 2016's Buckeye Wiknic
Photo by Kevin Payravi (CC BY-SA 4.0)


Things to Work On

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  • Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.
  • Check out our to-do list of articles related to club members' interests that need expansion, cleanup, and sources.

Discussion

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