User talk:Chlopeck

Hello from your mentor[edit]

Hi Anna! My name is Evangeline and I have volunteered to be the online mentor for your group. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask on my talk page or on this page. You can even email me if you want to. I will reply within a day or two. Hope you have fun in Wikipedia! Best, Bejinhan talks 04:53, 3 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Direct lobbying[edit]

On 19 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Direct lobbying, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the total amount spent on lobbying in the United States in 2010 was $3.49 billion? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for this article Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 19 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Peer review done[edit]

Direct lobbying in the United States has been peer reviewed. Check it out. If you can, address all the concerns the reviewer brought up. Place a {{done}} next to each concern you've addressed and completed. That way, you can keep track of which has been done and which hasn't. Also, it'll be good if you can use your watchlist and watchlist the peer review page as I will be leaving my comments in there instead of on your talk page or the article talk page. Let me know if you need any help. Best, Bejinhan talks 14:08, 4 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Check peer review[edit]

Hi, I'd appreciate if you could please check the peer review of Direct lobbying in the United States and carry out the suggestions. The link is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Peer_review/Direct_lobbying_in_the_United_States/archive1/. Thanks! Bejinhan talks 12:02, 18 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you![edit]

You're welcome. :)

Ed ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 20:47, 9 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

tiss me[edit]

D Epistemophiliac (talk) 22:30, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

TC 458 Introductions[edit]

Hello, my name is Steven Stark and I am excited to learn more about the inside workings of Wikipedia. Maybe some day after this I will become a more productive person on Wiki by editing pages. Starkst3 (talk) 14:42, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, Im Letia Armstead! I was in TC210 with you, although I wasnt in your group. Congrats on being an Ambassador! I would like to become better at editing and creating Wiki's through this class. I have the foundation from TC 210 already and I look forward working on getting better this semester. SpartyParty (talk) 16:14, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I am Justin Sucher and I am excited to take a deeper look into the effectiveness and depth of Wikipedia and perhaps learn some skills that will better my professional skills. Sucherju (talk) 15:48, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I'm Alex Stepien and I look forward to becoming a productive member of Wikipedia. Stepiena (talk) 15:56, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm Robert Cortez and I am looking forward to becoming a productive member of Wikipedia also. Ltezl (talk) 01:43, 25 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I am Frankie Sanzica and I am excited to take this class to learn more about Wikipedia and be one of the first to try this teaching style. Maabsta (talk) 16:01, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm Jonathan Walby and I'm looking forward to learning more about Wikipedia and being part of this new class Walbyjon (talk) 16:14, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Anna! This is Daniel Symanzik. Good to see you again; I hope you are enjoying our TC362 class so far. I took a look at our Direct Lobbying page recently--it is quite the article now! Funny how I'm in another class with Obar again, although fortunately this time, the class is not nearly as early in the morning as before. I saw you mentioned that you became a Wikipedia ambassador on your Client-Side Web Development project page last semester; it's great that you've taken the opportunity so far! Glad to be working with you again. Vert3x (talk) 16:28, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm Stephen Taruc. Nice to see you (kinda) again! I'm looking forward to advancing my Wikipedia skills. Tarucstephen (talk) 16:25, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, this is Brandon Emerson. I don't believe we've met thus far, but I'm looking forward to meeting you and learning all there is to know about Wikipedia this semester! Bramson (talk) 16:35, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'm Allie Hock. I am excited to learn about the interworkings of Wikipedia since I don't know much about how the site operates. Alliehock (talk) 16:47, 12 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I'm Jaclyn Nagel and I am extremely excited to learn more about Wikipedia and really get a handle on all the ways this impressive tool can be utilized. Nageljac09 (talk) 03:39, 14 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Im Pedro Rodriguez. Im interested in learning more about Wikipeadia and its community, and hopefully be able to contribute to the site. I feel I've already learned quite a bit in this first week. SirGuybrush (talk) 00:56, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, my name is Kyle Zunker. I am looking forward to learning about how both Wikipedia and its community members operate. Zunkk (talk) 14:07, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, my name is Mohammad Alshanabla and I am looking forward to explore and learn more about Wikipedia as an open-source information social network. M.alshanabla (talk) 16:33, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello there, my name is Jake Crawford and I am pumped for this assignment because I'm excited to see Wikipedia becoming a legitimate source for information, and it pleases me to be a part of it. --Crawf279 (talk) 19:30, 23 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, my name is Rob Murphy. I am looking forward to this class because the skills I learn I can put on my resume. Murph146 (talk) 04:30, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi! I'm Ritvik Sharma and I am very excited to learn and develop some Wiki-Project Management skills from this course. -- Sh.ritvik (talk) 14:10, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

TC 850[edit]

Hello, help me please!!! Whenever I have a problem with Wikipedia project, I will ask you about it. Thank you!--Chotongfui (talk) 16:55, 23 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, I'm not really sure how to communicate through wikipedia. But, I believe I was suppose to contact you and say hello :) Best, Brandon brandonbrooks1 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 20:47, 17 January 2012 (UTC).[reply]

Hello!! I am Jung In Park. Wikipedia Project from this class is great to know!! It is very exciting.--JungIn (talk) 00:43, 18 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, My name is Marly Schoen. I am looking forward to contributing to Wikipedia. This is something I have always wanted to try. Hope to meet you soon! Marlzbrooke (talk) 15:37, 23 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, my name is Matt. It was great meeting you in person today in class. If I have any questions I will let you know. Kossmatt (talk) 23:15, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Anna, my name is Muhammad. I am little late to jump on the greeting bandwagon but im here now :) It was good to see you in person in class and giving us an insight on how powerful wikipedia can be. At first it seems a little overwhelming but seeing you talk with such confidence about what you have accomplished bring hope to rest of us :) I dont have any questions for now but i am sure there will be plenty as the semester goes along Umarmuha (talk) 05:50, 1 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Anna, It was nice meeting you in our class. I was very impressed that you were able to go to the conference for Wikipedia, that must have been a wonderful experience. Sorry I didn't post sooner, I am still learning how the pages "communicate" with each other (or in this case don't)... I look forward to seeing you again soon! --NetworkedTogether (talk) 19:46, 1 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Spring POLS 120 introductions[edit]

Hi. Haven't actually met you but it's nice to meet you. --Riverj3 (talk) 00:40, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Anna! Turne40 (talk) 00:26, 18 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

hello Anna. nice to meet you. Maxfielc (talk) 17:30, 19 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, even though we haven't formally met, it's nice to meet you. SamanthaBurl (talk) 19:00, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Your recent edits[edit]

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Keeping students at Wikipedia[edit]

Hey there! Hope things are going well on your end. We're looking for input at WT:Ambassadors#Ways we can get students to stick around after their class and become editors. I figured if anyone would have a testimony, it would be you. Rob SchnautZ (WMF) ^{(talk • contribs)} 18:46, 16 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

WikiWomen's Collaborative[edit]

WikiWomen Unite!
	Hi Chlopeck! Women around the world who edit and contribute to Wikipedia are coming together to celebrate each other's work, support one another, and engage new women to also join in on the empowering experience of shaping the sum of all the world's knowledge - through the WikiWomen's Collaborative. As a WikiWoman, we'd love to have you involved! You can do this by: Liking the WikiWomen's Collaborative on Facebook and share your tips, projects, and connect with other WikiWomen Join the conversation on our Twitter feed Reading and writing for our blog channel We can't wait to have you involved, and feel free to drop by our meta page (under construction) to see how else you can participate! Can't wait to have you involved! SarahStierch (talk) 04:00, 10 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

WikiWomen Unite!

Hi Chlopeck! Women around the world who edit and contribute to Wikipedia are coming together to celebrate each other's work, support one another, and engage new women to also join in on the empowering experience of shaping the sum of all the world's knowledge - through the WikiWomen's Collaborative.

As a WikiWoman, we'd love to have you involved! You can do this by:

Liking the WikiWomen's Collaborative on Facebook and share your tips, projects, and connect with other WikiWomen
Join the conversation on our Twitter feed
Reading and writing for our blog channel

We can't wait to have you involved, and feel free to drop by our meta page (under construction) to see how else you can participate!

Can't wait to have you involved! SarahStierch (talk) 04:00, 10 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Assistance requested at WP:MED[edit]

Hi,

There appears to be a class attempting to edit the global health page, which has been flagged by WP:MED editors. There is some evidence that this is coming from MSU. Your input and assistance would be appreciated at the WP:MED talk page

Thanks. UseTheCommandLine (talk) 18:03, 18 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia Ambassadors update[edit]

Hi! You're getting this message because you are or have been a Wikipedia Ambassador. A new term is beginning for the United States and Canada Education Programs, and I wanted to give you an update on some important new information if you're interested in continuing your work this term as a Wikipedia Ambassador.

You may have heard a reference to a transition the education program is going through. This is the last term that the Wikimedia Foundation will directly run the U.S. and Canada programs; beginning in June, a proposed thematic organization is likely to take over organizing the program. You can read more about the proposal here.

Another major change in the program will take effect immediately. Beginning this term, a new MediaWiki education extension will replace all course pages and Ambassador lists. (See Wikipedia:Course pages and Help:Education Program extension for more details.) Included in the extension are online volunteer and campus volunteer user rights, which let you create and edit course pages and sign up as an ambassador for a particular course.

If you would like to continue serving as a Wikipedia Ambassador — even if you do not support a class this term — you must create an ambassador profile. If you're no longer interested in being a Wikipedia Ambassador, you don't need to do anything.

Please do these steps as soon as possible

First, you need the relevant user rights for Online and/or Campus Ambassadors. (If you are an admin, you can grant the rights yourself, for you as well as other ambassadors.) Just post your rights request here, and we'll get you set up as quickly as possible.

Once you've got the ambassador rights, please set up at a Campus and/or Online Ambassador profile. You can do so at:

Going forward, the lists of Ambassadors at Special:CampusAmbassadors and Special:OnlineAmbassadors will be the official roster of who is an active Ambassador. If you would like to be an Ambassador but not ready to serve this term, you can un-check the option in your profile to publicly list it (which will remove your profile from the list).

After that, you can sign on to support courses. The list of courses will be at Special:Courses. (By default, this lists "Current" courses, but you can change the Status filter to "Planned" to see courses for this term that haven't reached their listed start date yet.)

As this is the first term we have used the extension, we know there will be some bugs, and we know the feature set is not as rich as it could be. (A big wave of improvements is already in the pipeline. And if you know MediaWiki and could help with code review, we'd love to have your help!) Please reach out to me (Sage Ross) with any complaints, bug reports, and feature suggestions. The basic features of the extension are documented at Wikipedia:Course pages, and you can see a tutorial for setting up and using them here.

Communication and keeping up to date

In the past, the Education Program has had a pretty fragmented set of communication channels. We're trying to fix that. These are the recommended places to discuss and stay up-to-date on the education program:

The education noticeboard has become the main on-wiki location for discussion of the Education Program. You can post there about broad education program issues as well as issues with individual courses.
The Ambassadors Announce email list is a very low-traffic announcements list of important information all Ambassadors need to be aware of. We encourage all Ambassadors (and other interested Wikipedians) to subscribe to the list; follow the instructions on the link to add your email address.
If you use IRC regularly, or need to try to reach someone immediately, the #wikipedia-en-ambassadors ^connect IRC channel is the place to find me and fellow Ambassadors.

Ambassador training and resources

We now have an online training for Ambassadors, which is intended to be both an orientation about the Wikipedia Ambassador role for newcomers and the manual for how to do the role. (There are parallel trainings for students and for educators as well.)

Please go through the training if you feel like you need a refresher on how a typical class is supposed to go and where the Ambassadors fit in, or if you want to review and help improve it. If there's something you'd like to see added, or other suggestions you have for it, feel free to edit the training and/or leave feedback. A primer on setting up and using course pages is included in the educators' training.

The Resources page of the training is the main place for Ambassador-related resources. If there's something you think is important as a resource that's not on there, please add it.

Finally, whether or not you work with any classes this term, I encourage you to post entries to the Trophy Case whenever you see excellent work from students or if you have great examples from past semesters. And, as always, let students (and other editors!) know when they do things well; a little WikiLove goes a long way!

--Sage Ross (WMF) (talk) 20:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Help with your discussion for Campus Ambassador application: Aashaa[edit]

Dear!
Recently I apply for Campus Ambassador Program. Please suggest and discuss here on my proposal. For being support and promote wikipedia and wiki culture at my country and my university, you're comments will be helpful.
Thank You--Aashaa (talk) 04:24, 19 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited: Art & Feminism Edit-a-thon[edit]

Art & Feminism Edit-a-Thon - In a city near you! - You are invited!
File:Csaky madonna.jpg	The first ever Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 across the United States and Canada - including Chicago! Wikipedians of all experience levels are welcome to join! Any editors interested in the intersection of feminism and art are welcome. Experienced editors will be on hand to help new editors. Bring a friend and a laptop! Come one, come all! Learn more here! SarahStierch (talk) 05:34, 21 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Art & Feminism Edit-a-Thon - In a city near you! - You are invited!

File:Csaky madonna.jpg

The first ever Art and Feminism Edit-a-thon will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 across the United States and Canada - including Chicago! Wikipedians of all experience levels are welcome to join!

Any editors interested in the intersection of feminism and art are welcome. Experienced editors will be on hand to help new editors.
Bring a friend and a laptop! Come one, come all! Learn more here!

SarahStierch (talk) 05:34, 21 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Article for Deletion: Michigan State Miracle[edit]

Hello! There is an article that has been nominated for deletion regarding the Michigan State football team. I noticed you were an alumni, so I thought I would let you know in case you have any interest in participating with the discussion. If so, please just click on the Title as I have linked it straight to the page's deletion review. If you wish to see the article itself, it is titled Michigan State Miracle. Any thoughts, ideas, or edits that would help improve the page itself would also be appreciated! Thanks! Stubbleboy 16:56, 18 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]