When: March 5th, 6:30-7:30pm Where: 306 Soda HKN and Microsoft present the Real World Coding Challenge - a month long coding competition to solve real world scenarios efficiently. Do you have what it takes? Wonder how the concepts you learn in class get...

Here's some tips from Sean about staying in touch with your fellow Microsoftie Bears: Hey everyone, In meeting with students at the various career fairs, info sessions, and other on-campus events we attend, we're often asked what the best way is to get...

Here's what Lilia has to say about the next leg in her journey: Oh the swim... it's the first part of a triathlon, most dangerous, most feared, and definitely most stressful part for most people I talk to. As a first-timer, I was naively excited. I like...

Want to put your skills and imagination to the test? Join students around the world in Imagine Cup 2009 , here are the dates you'll want to know: Round 1 = Now - January 31st, 2009 Round 2 = February 1st - May 20, 2009 Worldwide finals = TBD (summer in...

Here's what Lilia has to say about her three-legged journey: I did the hardest thing I have ever done. No, not take the SAT's. Not Honors Physica 7A (oh my gosh that was so hard). Not that third CS 150 lab that kept everyone overnight working. Not...

Max Zuckerman over at Channel 8 posted a great campus tour video highlighting some of the great perks and work environments Microsoft employees get to enjoy. Connector, Pro Club, sports fields, Microsoft Robotics, worldwide offices, Seattle living; great...

For more details, please see: http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx Program Overview Microsoft College scholarships are designed to encourage students to pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. Students will...

What: Minh T. Nguyen , a Cal Alumnus and Senior Software Design Engineer with Microsoft Mediaroom , will speak at the alumni panel at the Letters & Science 1 class about his experience choosing his major, getting his BS degree in computer science...

What: Microsoft at the Cal Career Fair When: September 10 & 11 Where: See details below on locations per event Why: Satisfy your curiosity, come and see why working for Microsoft can be in your future Wednesday, September 10th CAREER FAIR! ...

What : The UMA Speaker Panel Event invites corporate marketing representatives from various industries to talk to interested undergraduate students about marketing campaigns, insights, and career opportunities. This event gives students an opportunity...

What : Microsoft is helping TBP host the semi-annual mock Interviews at UC Berkeley! When : Thursday, April 24, 10 am - 5 pm Where : Rooms 611 and 651, Soda Hall – participants must register for specific time slot with TBP Why : Come to sharpen...

Here's what Nathan has to say about a recent trip to the mountain: Last weekend a bunch of us Microsofties (and a few normal people) took part in one of the coolest charity events I've ever been a part of: a 24-hour ski/snowboard-a-thon. The American...

Here's what Lilia has to say about TechFest 2008: One of my favorite people on my team (graduated from UT Austin 2 years ago) and I just got back from TechFest here on Microsoft campus. First off: it was awesome! There were people from schools all...

What: Microsoft is visiting the U.C. Berkeley campus to showcase some of our latest technologies. Over 12 teams will be on site to talk about their current projects at Microsoft. When: Thursday March 13, 6-8 PM. Where: Soda Hall, Wozniak Lounge...

Thanks to Rita for finding this news snippet: Microsoft to open Boston-area research lab Posted by Ina Fried Microsoft on Monday said it plans in July to open its sixth research lab, in Cambridge, Mass. The new lab will focus initially on "core...

Hey Bears, if you have a few minutes on your hands and want an insider look at Microsoft's campus, check out this great video from Tina Wood. You'll get a great look at the day-to-day around here and hopefully have a few laughs too!

Hey everyone, Josh and the other alumni who visited at last week's Diversity Career Fair just wanted to say thank you for coming to see us, and it was a pleasure meeting you all! Here's a couple pictures from the fair (we were nostalgic for dinner at...

Here's what Nathan has to say about the people shuffle: Sometime shortly before people started disappearing for the requisite winter vacation around here, my team got a new general manager (GM for short). That’s my manager's manager's manager. The...

Here's what Jamie has to say about the life of the road warrior: One of the many added perks of working for Microsoft is being able to travel. This week I'm writing to you from the chaos of CES in Vegas. Only at this show will you be able to see anything...

Here's what Cindy has to say about cost of living adjustments: We always talk about how much more expensive San Francisco is compared to Seattle. Not just housing, I'm talking restaurants, concert tickets, everything! But no one really knew exactly...

Here's what Nathan has to say about living a life of learning: When I accepted my job as a Program Manager, I was worried that my MS in Computer Science would go to waste. Instead, I'm sitting at my desk reading a computer security textbook because...

Here's what Sumeet has to say about the PM role at Microsoft: Thanks to all students who visited Microsoft at the iSchool career fair on 11/7. It was great meeting with you all and I hope you attended the bunch of interesting events Microsoft lined...

Hey there fellow Bear! The Cal Alumni @ Microsoft will coming back to Berkeley for a week long extravaganza before you head off for Thanksgiving. Come learn more about Microsoft, from the people who've been both here and there. Watch for us on campus...

Here's what Rita has to say about working with Microsoft Consulting Services : After college, I wanted a career that will allow me to gain more business experience without losing my technical skills. After I expressed this interest to my Microsoft...

Here's what Egor has to say about the Day of Caring in the Windows Business Group: I will continue on the subject that Lilia started some time ago – giving at Microsoft. Such humanity is one of the reasons why I love this company. Microsoft is really...