Dear Wiki World,
It's a short week, and we trust you are looking forward to taking it easy
tomorrow. Editing Wikipedia is always a great way to keep busy!
The week in review :
Wiki from Above
As communicated previously, the Wiki from Above competition has been
extended to 25 May 2015. Pick your favourite among
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:WFA_2015> the submissions
received to date.
The FPV Fest 2015 will now be happening on 30 and 31 May 2015 at Wild Clover
Farm, Stellenbosch. For more information, please
<http://www.fpvfest.com/> visit the website.
Joburgpedia
<http://joburgpedia.co.za/index.php?title=Main_Page> This project, with our
partner, <http://www.constitutionhill.org.za/> The Constitution Hill
Education Programme aims to increase Wikipedia coverage of iconic buildings
around Johannesburg with historic and heritage importance. The launch event
will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2015 so if you are in the area, please do
join us an get involved in this project. More information will follow on
the <https://www.facebook.com/Joburgpedia?ref=hl> project Facebook Page.
FDC Application
The community review round on all FDC applications close today. All
proposals can be
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Annual_plan_grants_and_proposals_f
or_2014-2015_Round_2> viewed online on meta.
Online Survey
Please remember to take our online survey
<http://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pXdPBtl9B5BsDH> . A link to
the survey is also available on the geonotice banner on top of some wiki's.
We do realise that the questionnaire is rather lengthy but as this is the
first time that we are collecting information in SA, it is necessary to make
sure we cover all the bases.
Wiki Loves Earth
Tomorrow sees the launch of Wiki Loves Earth 2015, an international
photographic competition about natural heritage. If you want to find out
more about this competition,
<https://blog.wikimedia.org/2015/04/27/wiki-loves-earth-2015/> please visit
the competition page.
First 2015 Evaluation Reports
The first two Wikimedia Programs Evaluation Reports in 2015 have been
released. The reports are a collaborative effort of program leaders and the
Learning and Evaluation team at the Wikimedia Foundation. They focus on Wiki
Loves Monuments and other photo events, providing a snapshot of their
purpose and impact, as well as the resources and efforts that go into their
implementation. Read
<https://blog.wikimedia.org/2015/04/22/first-2015-wikimedia-programs-evaluat
ions/> more here.
International GLAM Project
The OpenGLAM Benchmark Survey is an online survey that will be conducted
among heritage institutions throughout the world during 2014 and 2015.
Wikimedia ZA has assisted in providing the GLAM team with a list of heritage
institutions in South Africa, but we have not been able to populate the list
in terms of contacts. Should you wish to become involved in this project,
please contact
<mailto:theresa.hume@wikimedia.org.za?subject=GLAM%20Benchmark%20Survey>
Theresa Hume for more information.
Wiki Loves Monuments 2015
Time to get out those camera's and get ready for Wiki Loves Monuments 2015.
There are only 125 days before the start of the competition. We will keep
you informed of all the details!
That's all for this week. Keep editing!
Wiki Regards
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