Wikipedia:Meetup/Chicago 10

What, Where, and When?

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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