When and Where | |
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Date | Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
Time | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT |
Address |
Council on Foreign Relations Headquarters NY Location: 58 E 68th St New York, NY 10065 DC Location: 1777 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20006 |
Women and Foreign Policy: A Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
You're invited to join the Council on Foreign Relations’ Women and Foreign Policy program in an exciting new endeavor—our program is collaborating with Wikimedia NYC, Wikimedia DC, and the Wikimedia Foundation to host a women and foreign policy-focused Wikipedia edit-a-thon in our Washington, DC, and New York offices on September 6, from 1:00-5:00 PM.
Wondering what an edit-a-thon is? An edit-a-thon is a scheduled time where people gather to edit Wikipedia content together, trained and guided by on-site Wikipedia editors, on a specific topic. In our workshop, participants will focus on adding content to existing pages and creating new pages related to women’s participation in peace negotiations; women’s contributions to military, police, and peacekeeping forces; relevant UN resolutions; and women and U.S. foreign policy.
Your Hosts
Planning to join us in NYC or DC? Please RSVP to the CFR contact for your location!
Please remember to bring your own laptop and powercord to the event.
You can also sign in below:
WikiFacilitators
Attendees DC
WikiFacilitators
Attendees NYC
If you're planning to join us online, you can sign up below:
Time | Activity |
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1:00 pm – 1:20 pm | Participant arrival Lunch and networking |
1:20 pm – 1:25 pm | Session opening – Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC – Simulcast to New York |
1:25 pm – 1:50 pm | Opening remarks – Juliet Barbara, Wikimedia Foundation Communications Director – Elmira Bayrasli, New America Foundation Visiting Fellow & Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-Fellow |
1:50 pm – 2:25 pm | Training by Wikimedia Foundation volunteers |
2:25 pm – 4:15 pm | Freeform editing |
4:15 pm – 4:40 pm | Closing remarks – Rachel Vogelstein, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow & Women and Foreign Policy Program Director |
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up Council on Foreign Relations & Wikimedia Foundation volunteers |
I've never edited before. Is this for me?
Absolutely! We'll have Wikimedia volunteers on site to train you and help you through your first edits.
What should I do beforehand?
Please register with one of the event managers by 5:00 PM, Eastern time on September 1, 2016. If you have the time, go ahead and set up a
Wikipedia account.
What should I bring to the event?
Please bring your business card, ID, and your own laptop and power cord. We have a very small number of laptops we can loan. A healthy dose of curiosity also helps move the editing process along.
Will there be food?
We will have a small lunch and snacks available for attendees to help fuel great edits.
I heard attendees get a digital subscription to Foreign Affairs. How do I get mine?
Check your reminder email to sign up for an account. If you can't find it, find someone from CFR at the event.
Gender and development
U.S. foreign policy and international institutions
Women, peace and security
Please check in with our librarians at each event to access CFR-managed databases, subscriptions, and images.
Alphabetical by first letter
Alphabetical by first letter
When and Where | |
---|---|
Date | Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
Time | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT |
Address |
Council on Foreign Relations Headquarters NY Location: 58 E 68th St New York, NY 10065 DC Location: 1777 F Street NW Washington, D.C. 20006 |
Women and Foreign Policy: A Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
You're invited to join the Council on Foreign Relations’ Women and Foreign Policy program in an exciting new endeavor—our program is collaborating with Wikimedia NYC, Wikimedia DC, and the Wikimedia Foundation to host a women and foreign policy-focused Wikipedia edit-a-thon in our Washington, DC, and New York offices on September 6, from 1:00-5:00 PM.
Wondering what an edit-a-thon is? An edit-a-thon is a scheduled time where people gather to edit Wikipedia content together, trained and guided by on-site Wikipedia editors, on a specific topic. In our workshop, participants will focus on adding content to existing pages and creating new pages related to women’s participation in peace negotiations; women’s contributions to military, police, and peacekeeping forces; relevant UN resolutions; and women and U.S. foreign policy.
Your Hosts
Planning to join us in NYC or DC? Please RSVP to the CFR contact for your location!
Please remember to bring your own laptop and powercord to the event.
You can also sign in below:
WikiFacilitators
Attendees DC
WikiFacilitators
Attendees NYC
If you're planning to join us online, you can sign up below:
Time | Activity |
---|---|
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm | Participant arrival Lunch and networking |
1:20 pm – 1:25 pm | Session opening – Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, DC – Simulcast to New York |
1:25 pm – 1:50 pm | Opening remarks – Juliet Barbara, Wikimedia Foundation Communications Director – Elmira Bayrasli, New America Foundation Visiting Fellow & Foreign Policy Interrupted Co-Fellow |
1:50 pm – 2:25 pm | Training by Wikimedia Foundation volunteers |
2:25 pm – 4:15 pm | Freeform editing |
4:15 pm – 4:40 pm | Closing remarks – Rachel Vogelstein, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow & Women and Foreign Policy Program Director |
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up Council on Foreign Relations & Wikimedia Foundation volunteers |
I've never edited before. Is this for me?
Absolutely! We'll have Wikimedia volunteers on site to train you and help you through your first edits.
What should I do beforehand?
Please register with one of the event managers by 5:00 PM, Eastern time on September 1, 2016. If you have the time, go ahead and set up a
Wikipedia account.
What should I bring to the event?
Please bring your business card, ID, and your own laptop and power cord. We have a very small number of laptops we can loan. A healthy dose of curiosity also helps move the editing process along.
Will there be food?
We will have a small lunch and snacks available for attendees to help fuel great edits.
I heard attendees get a digital subscription to Foreign Affairs. How do I get mine?
Check your reminder email to sign up for an account. If you can't find it, find someone from CFR at the event.
Gender and development
U.S. foreign policy and international institutions
Women, peace and security
Please check in with our librarians at each event to access CFR-managed databases, subscriptions, and images.
Alphabetical by first letter
Alphabetical by first letter