Wikipedia:Meetup/Pune/Marathi Wikisource

A symposium on "Wikipedia" is planned in Pune on 25th Feb. on the occasion of "Marathi Bhasha Divas” which is on 27th Feb. The program includes seminar on Wikipedia and launching of "Marathi Wikisrot" which we were waiting to release for a long time. Well-known theatre and film personality Amol Palekar will be the "Chief Guest" for the program.

Organisers
Journalism Department, Ranade Institute, Pune University and Pune Union of Working Journalists along with Pune Community of the Wikimedia India Chapter

Date and Venue
Date: : Saturday, 2012 February 25 2:00 PM IST to 5.:30 PM IST

Venue: Patrakar Bhavan Navi Peth Pune - 411030

Landmark: Near Shastri Road, Pune

Intended Audience
Students of Journalism and mass communication departments from various colleges under Pune University, working journalists, students of some other departments and you all !! The Meetup is open to anyone interested (editor, reader, or any one curious about it) in Wikipedia of any language is welcome. All are welcome, and we are especially interested in seeing newcomers to join the experienced Wikipedians/Wikimedians. If you are interested in coming, please add your name below.

Aim of symposium
Wikipedia has emerged as a major source of authentic information and its versions in different languages (inclding Marathi) are also getting popular. Journalism students and journalists should not remain only consumers of this huge and resourceful information, but they should also contribute to it as writers and editors. This symposium aims to acquaint the participants with various aspects of Marathi Wikipedia and Marathi Wikisrot.

Agenda
Launch of Marathi Wikisource Introduction to Wikipedia and editing session

Participants
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