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Front face of Jane Addams Hull House Museum, taken in September 2012.

Chicago Meetup

You're invited to an edit-a-thon at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum!

The Museum celebrates Jane Addams' birthday on Sept. 4th and invites editors to participate in improving Wikipedia's coverage of both historical and contemporary queer- and trans-activism.


Resources for getting started and editing articles found hereabouts!


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What, Where, and When?

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What? Editors of all experience levels are invited to:

  1. Meet with fellow editors from UIC and the Chicago community.
  2. Help improve biographical and topical articles related to trans and queer activism! (Article list TBA.)
  3. Go on a free, guided tour of the Museum (4:00 - 4:30 PM)
  4. After the event, attend the ninth annual Jane Addams Birthday Lecture given by Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the Executive Director of the Transgender GenderVariant Intersex Justice Project. (7:00 - 9:00 PM)

From the Hull House's event website:

When the Hull House's staff realized that our beloved and fierce speaker (Miss Major Griffin-Gracy) did not have an entry in Wikipedia, we knew we needed to help queer the most popular encyclopedia in the world. The stats are clear—the overwhelming majority of Wikipedia editors are straight men, and the content reflects the demographics. Only 9% of editors identify as women, and only 1% of editors identify as trans. Join us to help queer Wikipedia!


Where? Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607-7017 Google Maps link

  • Nearest Transit Stations
     Blue Line - UIC-Halsted
At the UIC-Halsted stop, walk to the eastern exit to Halsted, and walk immediately south along Halsted for about 5-6 minutes. The Museum will on your right. Refer to Google Maps for directions.
  • Nearest Bus Lines:
Northbound: The 7, 8, and 60 buses stop at Halsted & Taylor. Cross the street, and the Museum will be a minute walk north on your left.
Southbound: Same lines as above will all drop you right in front of the Museum at the Halsted & Polk stop.
  • Parking:
Parking is available at Halsted and Taylor Street garage across the street for $4.50 for up to 30 min. to $13.00 for all day, depending upon day of the week, time of day, and length of stay. Visit the UIC Parking Services website for more details.


When? Thursday, September 4th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

What else do I need to know?

  • Please register an account prior to the event if you do not have one yet. There are many benefits to having an account, like being able to make your own username and track your contributions.
  • Admission to the Hull-House Museum is free.
  • A pizza lunch will be available for event participants. If you have food allergies, please let us know ahead of time, and we can try to accommodate you.
  • Please bring your own laptops and power cords if you are able. Some laptops may be available for use during the event, but availability is likely to be limited and no desktops are available.
  • The Museum has free wi-fi access. We will be setup for editing in the Residents' Dining Hall, where there is plenty of seating.
  • Bring a camera if you want to take pictures of the Museum's exhibits!

Join us!

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Thanks everyone for joining us and for getting started on some great article ideas. Check out the event outcomes below!

Haven't edited Wikipedia before? No problem. Editors of all experience levels are welcome. We'll help you get setup with an account and get you started about how to edit Wikipedia. Let us know if you are coming by signing in below using four tildes (~~~~).

I'll be there!

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  1. I'll be helping coordinate the event and help out new editors. The Hull House is a really well-maintained institution with fantastic tours. It has impressive historical artifacts, photographs, and stories related to social work and Jane Addams' legacy that you should check out if you haven't already. Bring a camera! I, JethroBT drop me a line 21:55, 25 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  2. I'll pass by.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 18:25, 27 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  3. I'll do my best to make it. ```Buster Seven Talk 20:10, 29 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I might be able to make it

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  1. 2% chance I can make it due to work conflict. But a meet-up at Hull House? THE REAL Hull House? Will see what I can do. Prburley (talk) 00:20, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  2. I'm going to try to be there for this one. Mtminchi08 (talk) 04:53, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  3. I am physically in Cincinnati, Ohio through at least Tuesday Labor Day week if not Wednesday (the day before the meet up). If I am back in Chicago, I will make sure to attend unless job duties (selling insurance in DuPage County by appointment) make it impossible to attend. But on the whole, count me in. --Mareklug talk 17:37, 27 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I definitely can't make it, but contact me about future meetups

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  1. Thank you for the invitation, but I won't be able to make it. Nick Number (talk) 00:09, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Sorry, I have class that day in South Bend. —/Mendaliv/2¢/Δ's/ 00:38, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Thanks for the invitation, but I cannot make it. Working on that day. Prabodh 01:24, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Wish I could make it! If you held open until 6pm, I could at least drop in for the final half hour! ~E$ 02:21, 26 August 2014 (UTC)
    @Erik a hanson: - There are other events happening past 4:00 For instance, the guest lecture will actually begin at 7:00 PM, so if you're interested, you can swing by for that. I, JethroBT drop me a line 05:53, 26 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Guess who's in lovely NJ until October. Soon we shall wiki. Upjav (talk) 06:00, 31 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  6. I have 2 appointments that afternoon, alas. But thanks for the invite and please keep me posted. - Sara FB (talk) 16:42, 31 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
  7. czar ♔ 01:12, 1 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]


Questions?

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Please feel free to use the talk page to ask any questions about the event. Thanks!

Outcomes

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Attendees

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Articles started, improved, or drafted

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Photos

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Editing and event photos from the Meetup!
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    Michael Ramirez giving us a tour of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
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    Model of the original Hull House
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    I JethroBT getting new editors started.
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    Edit-a-thon and brainstorming article ideas begins.
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    Systematic bias reduction in progress!
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