Hello all,

I'm organizing a feminist edit-a-thon in Seattle at UW for February or early March. This event will be a conversation about media literacy and reading between the lines in light of the Wikipedia Gender Gap, an editing tutorial, and a space for editing/writing on missing entries. 

The event will be primarily geared for folks affiliated with the UW, but also for the public.

As a feminist event, I'd like to provide childcare, particularly since it's likely the event might be happening on a Saturday.

For those of you who have organized edit-a-thons before, how have you accommodated for dependents? If you've arranged childcare at edit-a-thons, would you be willing to share what you did and how it went? 

Please feel free to email me directly. Also, if there are any Wikimedians/pedians in Seattle who I haven't met, I'd love to be in touch.

Happy Halloween all -- and thanks, as always, for a fiery and inspiring listserv and all the work many of you are doing. I've been a member on this list for a long time, and the contents of this list really do bring me joy -- and have also inspired action. Thanks. :) 

All the best,
Monika
www.monikasengul.com
jones.monika@gmail.com



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   1. Re: University of Sydney women's #wikibomb (Roberta Wedge)
   2. Re: University of Sydney women's #wikibomb (Toby Hudson)
   3. Re: Look who's in the paper!! :) (Roberta Wedge)
   4. Re: Encouraging in the paper!! :) (Kathleen McCook)
   5. New wikipedia group for Los Angeles (Sarah Stierch)


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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:20:48 +0000
From: Roberta Wedge <roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk>
To: "Addressing gender equity and exploring ways to increase the
        participation   of women within Wikimedia projects."
        <gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: Re: [Gendergap] University of Sydney women's #wikibomb
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Re COI for academics: I've recently come across Melodee Beals, a senior
lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Her userpage
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Mhbeals> strikes me as an exemplar of
one way for academics to engage with Wikipedia. She has given thought and
space to making a declaration of interests, spelling out how she intends to
handle affiliations and her understanding of self-promotion.

Declaration of interest: Dr Beals is the colleague of a friend of mine.

Roberta

------------------------
*Roberta Wedge*
*Gender Gap Project, **Wikimedia UK*
roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk
4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
+44 (0)20 7065 0921

Wikimedia UK is the British chapter of a global movement. We support, but
do not control, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and
other related Wikimedia projects.
Wikimedia UK is both a limited company (Registered No. 6741827) and a
charity (Registered No.1144513).

Visit wikimedia.org.uk <http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/> and @wikimediauk

On 30 October 2014 10:58, Toby Hudson <tobyyy@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb
>
> This is going to be big.  There are 39 signed up (mostly female academics
> and students), but we are expecting nearer 100.
>
> How Wikipedians can help:
>
> We will have a decent number of experienced editors on site, but we will
> be stretched. Anyone who can provide online support 03:00-07:00 UTC
> tomorrow (Friday) would be much appreciated. Please add your name to the
> project page with a note so that we know who we can call on. Here's some
> ways you can help:
>
>    1. Any sandbox started by a wikibomb participant should be added to *Category:University
>    of Sydney Wikibomb 2014
>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb_2014>* so
>    that we can all find it.
>    2. Monitor *These Related Changes
>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RecentChangesLinked/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb>* to
>    look out for editors having trouble.
>    3. Write (kind) sandbox_talk page comments if you see *promotional
>    language*. It seems that some participants are intending to write
>    articles about their friend/colleague/boss. The organizing team now all
>    understand how much COI <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:COI> editing
>    is discouraged, but I'm afraid academics are harder to herd than cats. We
>    are at least trying to ensure that everyone declares their employer on
>    their userpage, and declares any COI they have on the article talk.
>    4. Assess articles' *readiness to move into mainspace* (also post a
>    note on the talk page). Experienced Wikipedians will do these moves, but
>    for COI and general stress relief, it would be good to have third party
>    eyes over it.
>    5. *Categorize, prettify, wikidatify, wikiprojectify* ({{WP Australia
>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:WP_Australia>}}{{WP Biography
>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:WP_Biography>}} etc) any
>    articles that do make it into mainspace. We will not have time to
>    concentrate on any of these things.
>    6. *Ping me (99of9 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:99of9>)* or
>    another involved Wikipedian if you spot any problems.
>    7. Publicise on *Twitter (#Wikibomb)* with a link to the project page
>
> Thanks for helping!
>
> Toby/99of9
>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 23:33:38 +1100
From: Toby Hudson <tobyyy@gmail.com>
To: "Addressing gender equity and exploring ways to increase the
        participation   of women within Wikimedia projects."
        <gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: Re: [Gendergap] University of Sydney women's #wikibomb
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Yes, that is very open and forthright.

"I have not and will not make edits on articles or materials related to the
institutions where I work, have worked, or may conceivably work at in the
future"

If interpreted broadly that would be a difficult statement to live up to
(do articles about alumni count? how about topics where the institution has
a research strength? is she committing to never use AWB or similar tools to
make minor fixes in bulk to whole categories of article which could include
affiliations?)

Toby

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 11:20 PM, Roberta Wedge <
roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

> Re COI for academics: I've recently come across Melodee Beals, a senior
> lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University. Her userpage
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Mhbeals> strikes me as an exemplar of
> one way for academics to engage with Wikipedia. She has given thought and
> space to making a declaration of interests, spelling out how she intends to
> handle affiliations and her understanding of self-promotion.
>
> Declaration of interest: Dr Beals is the colleague of a friend of mine.
>
> Roberta
>
> ------------------------
> *Roberta Wedge*
> *Gender Gap Project, **Wikimedia UK*
> roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk
> 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
> +44 (0)20 7065 0921
>
> Wikimedia UK is the British chapter of a global movement. We support, but
> do not control, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and
> other related Wikimedia projects.
> Wikimedia UK is both a limited company (Registered No. 6741827) and a
> charity (Registered No.1144513).
>
> Visit wikimedia.org.uk <http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/> and @wikimediauk
>
> On 30 October 2014 10:58, Toby Hudson <tobyyy@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb
>>
>> This is going to be big.  There are 39 signed up (mostly female academics
>> and students), but we are expecting nearer 100.
>>
>> How Wikipedians can help:
>>
>> We will have a decent number of experienced editors on site, but we will
>> be stretched. Anyone who can provide online support 03:00-07:00 UTC
>> tomorrow (Friday) would be much appreciated. Please add your name to the
>> project page with a note so that we know who we can call on. Here's some
>> ways you can help:
>>
>>    1. Any sandbox started by a wikibomb participant should be added to *Category:University
>>    of Sydney Wikibomb 2014
>>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb_2014>* so
>>    that we can all find it.
>>    2. Monitor *These Related Changes
>>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RecentChangesLinked/Wikipedia:Meetup/Sydney/University_of_Sydney_Wikibomb>* to
>>    look out for editors having trouble.
>>    3. Write (kind) sandbox_talk page comments if you see *promotional
>>    language*. It seems that some participants are intending to write
>>    articles about their friend/colleague/boss. The organizing team now all
>>    understand how much COI <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:COI> editing
>>    is discouraged, but I'm afraid academics are harder to herd than cats. We
>>    are at least trying to ensure that everyone declares their employer on
>>    their userpage, and declares any COI they have on the article talk.
>>    4. Assess articles' *readiness to move into mainspace* (also post a
>>    note on the talk page). Experienced Wikipedians will do these moves, but
>>    for COI and general stress relief, it would be good to have third party
>>    eyes over it.
>>    5. *Categorize, prettify, wikidatify, wikiprojectify* ({{WP Australia
>>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:WP_Australia>}}{{WP Biography
>>    <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:WP_Biography>}} etc) any
>>    articles that do make it into mainspace. We will not have time to
>>    concentrate on any of these things.
>>    6. *Ping me (99of9 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:99of9>)* or
>>    another involved Wikipedian if you spot any problems.
>>    7. Publicise on *Twitter (#Wikibomb)* with a link to the project page
>>
>> Thanks for helping!
>>
>> Toby/99of9
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org
>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap
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>>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:38:58 +0000
From: Roberta Wedge <roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk>
To: "Addressing gender equity and exploring ways to increase the
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Subject: Re: [Gendergap] Look who's in the paper!! :)
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What a lovely article, really well contextualised. Congrats to interviewer
and interviewee.
Are there any British (or UK-based) women on this list who'd like to talk
to the press? WMUK can help put you in touch. Just let me know.
Roberta

------------------------
*Roberta Wedge*
*Gender Gap Project, **Wikimedia UK*
roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk
4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
+44 (0)20 7065 0921

Wikimedia UK is the British chapter of a global movement. We support, but
do not control, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and
other related Wikimedia projects.
Wikimedia UK is both a limited company (Registered No. 6741827) and a
charity (Registered No.1144513).

Visit wikimedia.org.uk <http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/> and @wikimediauk

On 29 October 2014 22:55, Sarah Stierch <sarah.stierch@gmail.com> wrote:

> The super awesome WikiWoman Christine Meyer is!
>
> This is a most excellent article - thank you Christine for your ongoing
> work!
>
> http://www.inlander.com/spokane/writing-her-place/Content?oid=2372780
>
> Sarah
>
> --
>
> Sarah Stierch
>
> -----
>
> Diverse and engaging consulting for your organization.
>
> www.sarahstierch.com
>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 08:41:58 -0400
From: Kathleen McCook <klmccook@gmail.com>
To: "Addressing gender equity and exploring ways to increase the
        participation   of women within Wikimedia projects."
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Subject: Re: [Gendergap] Encouraging in the paper!! :)
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I am going to share this with many women students. It gives courage. And it
is correct in the minimal way many women who are included may be covered.
Many can be upgraded.

Thank you for this.

--Kathleen

On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 8:38 AM, Roberta Wedge <
roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

> What a lovely article, really well contextualised. Congrats to interviewer
> and interviewee.
> Are there any British (or UK-based) women on this list who'd like to talk
> to the press? WMUK can help put you in touch. Just let me know.
> Roberta
>
> ------------------------
> *Roberta Wedge*
> *Gender Gap Project, **Wikimedia UK*
> roberta.wedge@wikimedia.org.uk
> 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
> +44 (0)20 7065 0921
>
> Wikimedia UK is the British chapter of a global movement. We support, but
> do not control, Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and
> other related Wikimedia projects.
> Wikimedia UK is both a limited company (Registered No. 6741827) and a
> charity (Registered No.1144513).
>
> Visit wikimedia.org.uk <http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/> and @wikimediauk
>
> On 29 October 2014 22:55, Sarah Stierch <sarah.stierch@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The super awesome WikiWoman Christine Meyer is!
>>
>> This is a most excellent article - thank you Christine for your ongoing
>> work!
>>
>> http://www.inlander.com/spokane/writing-her-place/Content?oid=2372780
>>
>> Sarah
>>
>> --
>>
>> Sarah Stierch
>>
>> -----
>>
>> Diverse and engaging consulting for your organization.
>>
>> www.sarahstierch.com
>>
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>>
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Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:56:14 -0700
From: Sarah Stierch <sarah.stierch@gmail.com>
To: "Addressing gender equity and exploring ways to increase the
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Subject: [Gendergap] New wikipedia group for Los Angeles
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On Facebook..started by a WikiWoman... yahoooooo

https://www.facebook.com/groups/869710869719333/

If you're interested in what's happening in LA or you LIVE in LA, join the
group!

--

Sarah Stierch

-----

Diverse and engaging consulting for your organization.

www.sarahstierch.com
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