[Wikimedia-l] Welcoming Lucy Crompton-Reid as new CEO of Wikimedia UK

2015-07-13 Thread Michael Maggs
Dear all I am very pleased to be able to announce today that Wikimedia UK has been been fortunate enough to secure as our new CEO Lucy Crompton-Reid, currently Director of the national live literature charity Apples and Snakes. Lucy brings extensive experience in volunteer engagement,

[Wikimedia-l] Find Community Engagement sessions at Wikimania 2015!

2015-07-13 Thread Maria Cruz
Hi all! As Wikimanía México is just around the corner, I wanted to share with you all an overview of sessions hosted by Community Engagement department at WMF. There are hacks, workshops, panels, presentations and discussions covering a range of topics! We will be happy to have you join us in

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Welcoming Lucy Crompton-Reid as new CEO of Wikimedia UK

2015-07-13 Thread Pine W
Thanks for this announcement, Michael. Lucy, welcome. I look forward to occasional collaborations with you across the Atlantic. Regards, Pine Executive Director Cascadia Wikimedians User Group (Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia) On Jul 13, 2015 10:44 AM, Michael Maggs

[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] The Signpost -- Volume 11, Issue 27 -- 08 July 2015

2015-07-13 Thread Wikipedia Signpost
Editorial: So you want to get your message out. Where do you turn? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2015-07-08/Editorial News and notes: Wikimedia Foundation annual plan released, news in brief

[Wikimedia-l] 5 New Visiting Scholars Positions Open (now under Wiki Ed)

2015-07-13 Thread Jake Orlowitz
The Wikipedia Library https://enwp.org/wiki/WP:TWL is pleased to announce five new Wikipedia Visiting Scholars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:VS positions with US and Canadian universities and research organizations as part of an program expansion. Visiting Scholars are remote, unpaid Wikipedia