23 September 2014
This editathon is to create and/or improve the Wikipedia pages of women classical scholars. Training in Wikipedia editing will be provided by Wikimedia.
If you would like to come, but the time or location is inconvenient, why not attend via Skype? There are parallel sessions integrated into the event, and a dedicated trainer for people attending via Skype.
Cost: free (includes lunch)
Location: Room 243 of the Institute of Classical Studies, Senate House, London
Programme:
10.00 – Welcome to those attending at Senate House
10.30 – Wikipedia presentation and training. Welcome to those joining on Skype
11.00 – Editing session for all participants
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Afternoon session start. Welcome to those newly joining on Skype
14.10 – Dr Rosie Wyles, Lecturer in Greek History and Literature, University of Kent: ‘Madame Dacier: 17th-century champion for access’
14.40 – Editing session. Training for those newly arrived on Skype
18.00 – Close
For more information – and to sign up – please visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetups/UK/Institute_of_Classical_Studies_Sep_2014
