Virtual Field Trip

You might enjoy this video that takes a look inside a Google data center.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/17/google-inside-data-centers/

University Transfer Day

Foothill is holding its annual university Transfer Day on Wed, 24 Oct, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Meet Admissions representatives and get answers to your questions. For more information:
http://www.foothill.fhda.edu/news/newsfmt.php?sr=2&rec_id=2464

Free Microsoft Software

Microsoft FREE Sofware - Deadline Oct 26, 2012

Microsoft offers free software to Foothill students through its MSDNAA program.  You can download developers tools and operating systems, but not office productivity applications like Microsoft Office.

If you would like a free download, send your email address in a Private Message to your CS instructor though Etudes.  Your request must be sent to your instructor before the 26th of October.

Internship at NASA Super Computing Division

NASA Ames Research Center is looking to fill an internship position. Their Super Computing Division is looking for one, possibly two Linux/Mac Systems Administrator Interns who are enrolled in relevant classes at Foothill.  

The title of the internsip is: 'NAS  Mac / Linux System Administrator Intern'

and the website is…

http://accedp.usra.edu/

Computer Science Research from Microsoft

The speaker series at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View is holding a free lecture on October 16. Microsoft Research is the largest computer science research organization in the world. Microsoft chief research officer will be in conversation with the New York Times technology reporter.

http://www.computerhistory.org/events/#microsoft-researchs-rick-rashid-conversation

CodeCamp Oct. 6 & 7

We are expecting over 3,000 software developers on Foothill campus during the weekend of Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, 2012. Students are encouraged to attend this annual, free, open source conference. Volunteer to get the inside scoop, attend sessions of interest, or just stop by and network:
http://www.siliconvalley-codecamp.com/

IT Salary and Skills Report

Would you like to know what job titles demand the highest salaries? Which technologies are the hottest right now? Check out this infographic that is the latest salary and skills report from TechRepublic:

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/infographic-2012-salary-and-skills-report/4545?tag=nl.e101