Nothing like being down to the wire to make an announcement like this!!

We’re extending the TQNYC Internet Challenge Registration Deadline to May 1st. Yes, that’s right, May Day (insert laughter here).

FYI- Site Profiles do NOT need to be complete to be registered. They need to be completed by the project deadline, which has been extended as well… we’ll give you THAT date next week.

Come to one of our hands-on help sessions for help with ANYthing!

Wednesday, April 1
3-5pm
IS 230
3401 73rd Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Monday, April 6
3:30-5:30pm
P.S. 93
Bronx, NY 10473

Good luck to everyone!

We have extended the NBC Universal Digital Media Competition deadline to APRIL 23rd.

That’s right… APRIL 23rd.

Next week, all Digital Media coaches will receive an email with specific instructions for submitting projects.

In the meantime… make sure your entries are under 5 minutes and that they are inspirational and spectacular!

The TQ NYC Februrary fundraiser at Touch was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came and supported our programs.

Check out some great pics of this event here.

TAKE TWO - Due to overwhelming request The NBC Universal Digital Media Competition has re-opened registration for one week!

Starting today March 11 through March 18th, you can register your teams for the NBC Universal Digital Media Competition.

Here’s how!

1. Read the Competition Rules
2. Go to: http://www.tqnyc.org/dmcregistration/ to complete the registration form (a PDF step by step tutorial is here: http://www.tqnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dmc_reg_tutorial.pdf)
3. After completing the form, a confirmation with your TEAM ID will be sent to the head coach.

Reminder! The project deadline is April 2, 2009.

We are very excited to invite New York City high school students to participate in a groundbreaking event conceived by The United Nations and SCI FI.

The award-winning SCI FI series Battlestar Galactica mirrors issues in today’s world such as war, human rights, terrorism and dialogue between nations and faith-based communities. A series of themed video clips will be presented on the these themes followed by discussion with stars and creators of Battlestar Galactica as well as representatives from the United Nations. Students will be asked to prepare questions and participate in the dialogue.

SPACE IS LIMITED: Interested teachers must apply to attend (details below).

ACT NOW: The event will take place at the United Nations on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm. Teachers must apply no later than Wednesday, March 11th to be accepted.

We hope that you and your students will be able to join us.

How to Apply: Act Now!

Eligibility: Because of the themes that will be discussed, we can only invite students grades 9-12. Students and teachers do not have to be currently registered in a TQNYC competition.

Send an email to: info@tqnyc.org
Subject: Battlestar Galactica at United Nations

Your Name:
Your Phone:
Your Email:
Your School:
Approximate number of students to attend:
What current issues are being discussed in your school regarding war, terrorism and/or reconciliation between groups?
Are you, or will you be participating in either of the TQNYC competitions?

Qualifying applicants will be notified within 24 hours of receipt of email. Students will then be required to have a permission slip and release form signed by their parents/guardians which they will use to gain entry to the United Nations along with their Photo I.D.

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Special Award:
The SCI FI Challenge

Students who attend this event will be eligible to participate in a special project for the NBC Universal Digital Media Competition. Students will be asked to create a digital media project based on the themes discussed at the United Nations. More details to follow.