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Sunday Architecture Walk (at Lunch Break)

View a custom Google map of the buildings on our tour here:
http://goo.gl/maps/LzEsQ

We’ll be meeting downstairs in the lobby area at 12:45

A few glimpses of the buildings on our tour:

From Clare Parkinson:

My architectural history professor, Richard Betts, used to say that in terms of architectural influence, Chicago is the third great city in the world, after Athens and Paris. Chicago is where modern architecture – steel-frame construction, the skyscraper – was born at the turn of the 20th century. There are still a few lovely buildings from this time, and some nice examples of the architecture of later times as well. Continue reading →

Meet our 2013 Organizers!

We’re so excited that WordCamp is almost here! If you have questions about WordCamp while you’re attending, we’ll make sure there’s always someone at the registration desk, but do feel free to ask any of us as well!

Aaron Holbrook – Lead Organizer
Michelle Schulp – Co-Organizer, Head Minion, Graphic Monkey, Location Scout, Print Lackey
Heather Acton – Co-Organizer, Lead Advisor
Sylvia Lima – Volunteer Coordinator
Kari Sharp – Foundation Friday Organizer
Christopher Schulp – Location Manager
Dustin Filippini – Advisor
Emily Barney – Social Media, Speaker Interviewer & Photography
Ryan Erwin – T-Shirt Wrangler
Andy Nathan – Speaker Committee, Runner
Joshua Alexander – Speaker Committee, Runner
Ana Kelly & Rick McGrath – Speaker Reception & After Party Organizers
Brian Heitz – Sponsor Liaison
Clare Parkinson – Eatery and Restaurant Liaison

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9 more tickets left for sale!

We had a reserve block of tickets that are now open to the general public, if you’ve been wanting to attend WordCamp Chicago, but didn’t get a chance to get a ticket, now’s your chance!

UPDATE: We are now sold out!

It’s on! WordCamp Chicago 2013 is June 28-30

Hey Chicagoans! I’m very pleased to be able to announce that we selected our venue and have secured our dates for this year’s WordCamp Chicago: June 28th, 29th and 30th at the University Center Conference Chicago.

What is WordCamp?

It’s a low-cost event where WordPress users and enthusiasts gather to learn and share how to get the most out of WordPress and it’s community. WordCamps are renowned to have incredible workshops and speakers, but most importantly, it’s a fun environment to meet others and share knowledge, ideas and experiences with one another.

Why Three Days?

Some other WordCamps have been experimenting with adding on a third “Foundation Friday”, which is held the day before the actual event starts and is perfect for people to come and learn all things WordPress (basically it’s a primer to get your gears rolling before the event starts!). We’ll be shooting to have four different levels ranging from the 100-level super beginner, What is WordPress/How to get started – all the way up to 400-level advanced developer sessions.

Stay tuned and make sure to sign up for updates – we’ll be posting a call for speakers, sponsors and volunteers shortly. Also – you’ll make sure you want to get a ticket early this year, space is limited this year and we WILL sell out!

Cheers!

–Aaron Holbrook

Hello WordCampers!

And welcome to what I hope will be another fantastic WordCamp Chicago!

I’d like to first start off by thanking Heather Acton for an absolutely fantastic WordCamp Chicago 2012. Heather has asked me to take point this year, and I couldn’t be more thrilled at the opportunity.

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the great recap:

For the past couple years we’ve held our WordCamp at DePaul University, but this year we’re looking around to possibly try something new. We’ll be announcing that as we have more details, so stay tuned and make sure to sign up for email updates so you can stay informed!

We are also going to be shooting for either a late June or early July date.

We’ve got some really exciting ideas in mind and we can’t wait to make this year a WordCamp to remember!

Cheers!

–Aaron Holbrook