Wikipedia at 25

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January 15 is a big day for openness as it is the 25th anniversary of the founding of Wikipedia otherwise known as Wikipedia Day.

Wikipedia with the number 25 on a puzzle piece
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Much to celebrate globally, see the events listed!

How will you celebrate this quarter century landmark?

This is an event offered by and for the open education community. If you are logged into OEG Connect, return to the main OE Events space where you can add your own event as a new topic

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Monday Connect: Wikipedia Wow
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If you missed the live celebration (I did I was an hour late) you can enjoy it later via

There was about 10 minutes of random info and messages and trivia about Wikipedia including info about a new mascot and also a campaign of birthday “east eggs” that will show up starting in mid February. You can scrub the YouTub time frame to catch the opening welcome by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales (yep he absolutely has a page)

Grey beard man in a royal room greets with a happy anniversary message
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Followed by event host Natalia who share more fun facts and insights into WIkipedia, and also as she quizzed Jimmy Wales on facts.

It was my first time hearing of the buttered cat paradox.

Even watching the live stream again, there’s so much joy in the live chat, including an open call to upload to Wikimedia Commons photos of cakes decorated to celebrate the anniversary.

I highly recommend re-watching the live event video, much more to see, hear, and click- and I applaud the message on the YouTube page:

Here’s to making the internet just a little bit better, one edit at a time.

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