GSoC 2011.

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 # 2011
 
-This year we're again planning to participate in [Google Summer of
-Code](http://socghop.appspot.com) under the GNU umbrella.
+We're in!  The GNU Hurd project will again participate in the [Google Summer of
+Code](http://socghop.appspot.com) under the [GNU
+umbrella](http://www.gnu.org/software/soc-projects/).
+
+On Monday, 2011-03-28 the *student application period* will
+[begin](http://socghop.appspot.com/document/show/gsoc_program/google/gsoc2011/timeline),
+the deadline is on Friday, 2011-04-08.  That is plenty of time for discussing
+your applications -- but please don't wait to the last minute!
 
 
 ## Applying for a Task
@@ -25,15 +31,13 @@ Google Summer of Code) to mind our distinct [[student_application_form]].
 We have a list of [[project_ideas]], and students are likewise encouraged to
 submit their own project proposals.
 
-The Google Summer of Code 2011 has not yet started; we will later announce the
-beginning of the students' application phase.  However, working on one of these
-projects is still a good opportunity to get started with Hurd development, even
-outside of the GSoC context.
-
 Please read up about [[contributing]] in general;
 and feel free to ask any questions you might have at one of our [[regular_IRC_meetings|IRC#regular_meetings]].
 Generally it's a good idea to [[contact_us|communication]] when starting to work on some project.
 
+Working on one of these projects is generally a good opportunity to get started
+with Hurd development, even outside of the GSoC context.
+
 
 # History
 
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+[[!template id=note text="""**Breaking News**
+
+The *Google Summer of Code 2011* is on!  If you're a student, consider applying
+for a GNU/Hurd project -- details on our [[community/GSoC]] page."""]]
+
+
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