What most schools don't teach

A new video with CS superstars talking about the future of CS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIu9yen5nc&feature=youtu.be

Windows 8 Student App Madness Challenge

Create and publish a Windows 8 app by April 11^th, 2013 and you could receive a $100 gift card for each app published, up to $500 per round, and a max of $1500 for all three rounds. Microsoft will provide you with all the software, resources and support you need to get started, build your app, and publish it to the Windows Store. This is a great opportunity for you to get some app building experience and make some money while doing it!

Here is more information for each round.

Round 2: February 26-March 12

Round 3: March 13-March 27

Round 4: March 28-April 11

More detail at http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dorischen/archive/2013/02/21/windows-8-student-app-madness-challenge-receive-100-win-trip-of-a-lifetime.aspx

If you have more questions about how to get started with, sign up with Dr. Doris Chen at her office hours at http://ohours.org/dorischen (absolutely free). 

Computer Science and Engineering Club Meeting

Monday, 25 Feb, 1:30 pm
KCI (building 4000) upper floor

Syracuse University School of Information Studies

The top Information school in the US is coming to Foothill on Wed, 27 Feb from 1:00 - 2:30. They will have free pizza for you in the Toyon Room!

Find out about top-ranked innovative programs:
• BS Information Management and Technology
• BS in Systems and Information Science
• Fast Track program to MS in Information Management

Please rsvp to KolesnikovaViktoria @fhda.edu

Foothill's Computer Science and Engineering Club

Meet to discuss projects that students can pursue together.
Wednesday, 20 Feb, 1:00 pm
Meet in cafeteria on main campus,
move downstairs to Hearthside Lounge if possible

$$$ Scholarships $$$

Foothill College Scholarship Season is ending on Thursday, February 14th at mid-night. There is still time to apply for scholarships! Visit: scholarships.fhda.edu to search and apply for scholarships. More than 50 different scholarships are available to students of different backgrounds, majors, GPAs and etc.

Apply now and if you need help, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office at 650/949-7245 or fhfinancialaidoffice@foothill.edu. 

Don't miss this opportunity!

Inna Witkop

Financial Aid Outreach and Scholarships Coordinator

Foothill Computer Science and Engineering Club

The Computer Science and Engineering club will hold its first meeting Monday, 11 Feb, 1:30-2:30 pm.  in the cafeteria (Bjorn Wehlin will make sure the group is easy to find).

The first meeting is important as we will elect club officers and decide on a constitution for the club as well as plan our activities for the rest of the quarter.

Hope to see you all there (and bring your friends too!)

Free Microsoft Software

DreamSpark is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes.

DreamSpark is simple: it's all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and designer tools at no cost so that students can chase their dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on their career.

Foothill College provides all currently registered Computer Science students access to this program.

If you want to participate, just send a private message containing your email address to your Computer Science instructor before 19 February, 2013. Within a few days after 19 February you will receive an e-mail from DreamSpark providing you instructions to access your account.