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 Welcome Mattcshaw!
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Sincerely, Crtew (talk) 23:13, 10 January 2012 (UTC)   (Leave me a message)Reply

Hello Crtew, I was the one asking you about Henry Rollins

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Mattcshaw, You must have read Our Band Could Be Your Life then! Did you see how I created a link using two brackets before and after a word or phrase which is the subject of a Wikipedia article? I hope you have fun with Wikipedia this semester and follow your interests! Crtew (talk) 02:02, 11 January 2012 (UTC)Reply

Keep searching!

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Mattcshaw, The layout of your page is fine and you seem to placing the citations fine. Later you will run the bare links fix, which is called reflinks tool. But I want you to conduct another search as you're missing some available news articles and articles from world press freedom organizations, like the RSF. Crtew (talk) 20:28, 12 February 2012 (UTC)Reply

Need help?

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If you need help, see me! Crtew (talk) 19:34, 27 February 2012 (UTC)Reply

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Mattcshaw, Finish up your search and search Lexis-Nexis. Write your statement of notability. Crtew (talk) 13:30, 15 March 2012 (UTC)Reply

Pedro Alfonso Flores Silva

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Submit. Good luck, Crtew (talk) 01:57, 30 April 2012 (UTC)Reply

Your article has been moved to AfC space

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Hi! I would like to inform you that the Articles for Creation submission which was previously located here: User:Mattcshaw/Pedro Alfonso Flores Silva has been moved to Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation/Pedro Alfonso Flores Silva, this move was made automatically and doesn't affect your article, if you have any questions please ask on my talk page! Have a nice day. ArticlesForCreationBot (talk) 04:54, 30 April 2012 (UTC)Reply

Your submission at Articles for creation

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Thank you for your recent submission to Articles for Creation. Your article submission has been reviewed. Unfortunately, it has not been accepted at this time. Please view your submission to see the comments left by the reviewer. You are welcome to edit the submission to address the issues raised, and resubmit once you feel they have been resolved.

Evansville meetup

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You're invited to help plan and attend Wikimedia's very first Evansville meetup! Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 02:39, 2 May 2012 (UTC)Reply

Welcome to Wikipedia: check out the Teahouse!

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Hello! Mattcshaw, you are invited to the Teahouse, a forum on Wikipedia for new editors to ask questions about editing Wikipedia, and get support from peers and experienced editors. Please join us! Sarah (talk) 01:45, 11 May 2012 (UTC)Reply

Meetup date

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Hi there; I see you didn't indicate yet which time works best for you for our Wiknic: http://www.doodle.com/w8qttw6btwgci8ew

Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 02:46, 17 May 2012 (UTC)Reply

We'll be meeting at West Branch Library noon to 4 p.m. on June 30th. See you soon! Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 02:54, 19 June 2012 (UTC)Reply

Wikinic - last minute planning

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The Wiknic is nearly upon us! We need to figure out who can bring different food items; please reply at Wikipedia talk:Meetup/Evansville/Wiknic/2012#Food. Thanks! Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 22:51, 25 June 2012 (UTC)Reply

Great American Wiknic

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Hi! It's that time of year again-- this year's Wiknic will be held in Bloomington. We're still in the initial planning stages. Hope to see you in June! Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 21:10, 14 April 2013 (UTC)Reply

Evansville Wiknic 2014

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It's time to start planning our Wiknic! This year Evansville is hosting. Bob the WikipediaN (talkcontribs) 18:32, 8 June 2014 (UTC)Reply

You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - June 21: Wiki Loves Pride Indy
 

You are invited to join us at IUPUI University Library for a Wiki Loves Pride editathon—hosted by IUPUI University Library, and supported by the Central Indiana Community Foundation—where both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on this theme:

11am–4pm at IUPUI University Library, Ashby Browsing Room.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Dominic & Jere

 

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July 28: You're invited! Food Deserts & Food Policy in Indianapolis editathon

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - July 28: Food Deserts & Food Policy
 
 

You are invited to join us at Ruth Lilly Law Library for an edit-a-thon on Food Deserts & Food Policy hosted by Ruth Lilly Law Library and United States National Agricultural Library. Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on food deserts, nutrition, and related local and federal food policy.

  • Thursday, July 28th from 11am-4pm, in Room 235G, Inlow Hall, 530 West New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Visit the Wikipedia/Meetup page or Eventbrite to sign up and learn more.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Dominic, Jere, & Jamie

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You're invited! Environmental Justice editathons in Indianapolis & Bloomington

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Bloomington
Upcoming events around Indiana - Nov. 1: Environmental Justice editathons
2 locations: Indianapolis & Bloomington (and virtual option)
IUPUI

You are invited to join us for a multi-site editathon organized by Indiana Wikimedians at IUPUI University Library in downtown Indianapolis and the Herman B Wells Library at IU Bloomington (with virtual option). Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors, with faculty subject matter experts, will collaboratively improve articles on environmental justice in Indiana and globally. Join us at either location or virtually!

Tuesday, November 1st from 11am-4pm, at...

Visit the meetup page or Eventbrite to sign up and learn more.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Dominic & Jere

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You're invited! In-person WikiConference North America Meetup in Indianapolis!

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Nov. 11-13: WikiConference North American Meetup!
IUPUI University Library (and around Indianapolis)

Registration is now open for WikiConference North America 2022 (Nov. 11–13) held jointly with Mapping USA! If you would like to experience this virtual event in-person, you are welcome to join our meetup in Indianapolis! We will be meeting at IUPUI University Library for the weekend, with AV set up for conference streaming and presenting (for those who've submitted proposals).

Anyone is welcome to join, we will have some light refreshments and are planning evening activities. Feel free to join us for an activity, a day, or the whole weekend. Please let us know you are coming via the meetup page and please register for the conference. We will share more about in-person activities on the meetup page as they are finalized.

Visit the WikiConference North America site for the schedule and visit our meetup page to sign up and learn more. And don't forget to register for the conference!

—From the Wikimedia Indiana team!

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March 17: You're invited! Indiana Women in the Arts editathon

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Upcoming Indianapolis event
March 17: Indiana Women in the Arts
 
 

You are invited to join us at Newfields for an edit-a-thon on Indiana women in the arts, co-hosted by Wikimedians of Indiana and IUPUI University Library.

Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on women artists and artworks of Indiana.

Visit the Wikipedia Meetup page or Eventbrite to sign up and learn more.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Dominic & Jere

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You're invited! Indiana Politics & Government Editathon on Saturday, May 13

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - May 13: Indiana Politics & Government 2023
 

It's been an eventful state legislative session in Indiana, and local elections took place this week, so we have lots to cover! You are invited to The AMP at 16 Tech in Indianapolis for a Politics & Government editathon to improve write articles about local political and government topics of interest and improve information about local officials, candidates, elections, and legislation. Come join us at this fun venue, with free parking and refreshments provided!

11am–4pm The AMP at 16 Tech in Indianapolis, IN.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Wikimedians in Indiana User Group

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You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - June 24, 2023: Wiki Loves Pride Indy
 

You are invited to join us at Spades Park Branch Library for a Wiki Loves Pride editathon—hosted by the Wikimedians of Indiana User Group with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on LGBTQ+ topics, individuals, organizations, and legislation in Indiana.

2 pm to 5 pm at the Spades Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Wikimedians of Indiana User Group

 

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You're invited! Indiana State Fair Wiknic on Sunday, July 30

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - July 30, 2023: Indiana State Fair Wiknic
 

We are partnering with the Indiana State Fair to offer FREE tickets to the fair for Wikipedians! We will be meeting on July 30th at 10am to pass out tickets and have a quick info session before we attend the fair (feel free to branch off and share your accomplishments on the Meetup page later!) Detailed instructions on how the day will go is available on the Meetup page! We hope you'll join us to edit about things related to fair (historic buildings, foods, animals, activities, and the fair itself).

All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!

10 am to ? at the Indiana State Fairgrounds; meet at the Deaf School Gateway

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Wikimedians of Indiana User Group

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Upcoming Indianapolis event - October 11, 2023: Indiana Under-represented Artists Edit-a-thon
 
Herron School of Art and Design

You are invited to Herron Art Library in Herron School of Art & Design for an Under-represented Artists of Indiana Edit-a-thon—hosted by the Wikimedians of Indiana User Group with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on under-represented Indiana based artists and art/artist organizations and groups in Indiana today, and historically.

  • When: Wednesday October 11, 2023 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Eastern
  • Where: Herron Art Library in Herron School of Art & Design 735 W. New York St. Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Parking: Please park in lot 88 - the visitor parking area in the garage across the surface lot from Herron. We will have parking vouchers available.
  • What to bring: Your preferred editing device and necessary charging cables, and any material you may want to reference. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!


We hope to see you there! Sincerely, Wikimedians of Indiana User Group

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