Wikipedia:Meetup/San Diego/October 2023

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The San Diego Public Library will be hosting an edit-a-thon at the San Diego Central Library focused on content relating to Filipino American History Month. All are encouraged to attend, however seating is limited. This will be the 104th Wikipedia meetup in San Diego County.

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Meetup details[edit]

  • Date: Monday, October 30, 2023
  • Start time: 6:00PM PDT / 1800
    • End time: 8:00PM PDT / 2000
  • Location: San Diego Central Library
  • Internal location: Wells Fargo Technology Learning Center (4th Floor)

Please RSVP for this event by registering at this website. Space is limited to a total of 33 persons.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Filipino American History Month
Program Type: Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Educational
Age Group: Teens , Emerging Adults , Adults , Older Adults
Event Details
Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us on Monday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in editing and writing Wikipedia articles regarding Filipino American history. Learn the basics of Wikipedia editing and learn more about influential Filipino American historical figures and events. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time.
The San Diego Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, will be giving a short tutorial on getting started with Wikipedia. Afterwards, we will begin editing! Computers will be available. Attendees may bring their own WiFi-enabled devices if they so desire, though in-room outlet space may be limited.

— Pauline Bronstein

The San Diego Public Library is seeking experienced users/editors of Wikipedia to assist members of the public in editing Wikipedia.

Getting there[edit]

San Diego Central library is located in East Village, San Diego, and west of Interstate 5. It is encouraged that attendees plan in advance as parking underneath the library is not guaranteed. It is also northeast of the 12th & Imperial Transit Center, making it accessible to multiple San Diego Metropolitan Transit System options.

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