Wikipedia:WikiProject University of Virginia/Student activism

Student activism at University of Virginia is a Wikipedia editing project in a March 2020 class at the University of Virginia. Lane Rasberry (user:bluerasberry) will present "Wikipedia as Media", a lecture and workshop in this series. This is a private event for students in the class and invited guests.


 * This event created the Wikipedia article "student activism at the University of Virginia"!


 * register on wiki

Preparation

 * 1) Create a Wikimedia account if you do not have one.
 * 2) register on wiki so that your instructor can find your account name and the article you edited
 * 3) Bring your device to the event. Wiki's editing interface is best on non-mobile display.
 * 4) There is no need to learn Wikipedia editing in advance. However, anyone who likes can take the online basic Wikipedia training.

Program
Two classes in the course "ENWR 1510 - Writing and Critical Inquiry" meet when instructor Cherrie Kwok introduces "Writing about Digital Forms: Instagram, Wikipedia" and John Modica introduces "Podcasts and Writing and Community Action". The classes join for a presentation and to discuss an upcoming Wikipedia editing series.
 * Monday 10 February 2020


 * Monday 2 March 2020
 * 0:00-0:05 - Welcome
 * 0:05-0:30 - Wikipedia as Media
 * 0:30-0:35 - review of class readings
 * 0:35-0:50 - Discussion, questions
 * 0:50-1:00 - thx

2nd floor of Harrison Institute/Small Library
 * Wednesday 4 March 2020
 * Wikipedia editing workshop

2nd floor of Harrison Institute/Small Library
 * Friday 6 March 2020
 * Wikipedia editing workshop

Contact

 * Lane Rasberry (user:bluerasberry) for Wiki issues
 * Cherrie Kwok, instructor
 * John Modica, instructor