Microsoft Student Newsletter - January 2010

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 2, Edition 9 January 20, 2010 Welcome to the Microsoft Student Newsletter, offering news, tips, advice, career info, and special offers for today's students. Forward this newsletter to a friend! Protect the planet with green computing Begin the new year with a commitment to the environment. Visit our blog in the Student Lounge to share what you're doing to conserve energy and keep our planet green. Learn about what Microsoft Environment is doing to ensure green IT practices and advancements in environmental research. Be sure to check out Microsoft Hohm, a free Web-based data application to help you save energy and money. Upgrade to Windows 7, lower your footprint Windows 7 is designed to help you conserve energy and save money, even when your PC is turned off. See the top 5 environmental reasons to upgrade to Windows 7, and then download Windows 7 to get started. Resolution #1: Get a job after graduation Microsoft Certification helps you stand out from other students vying for popular IT jobs. In addition to student certification discounts, Student Second Shot gives you a free retake if you don't pass your exam on the first try. Imagine Cup 2010: Step up to the challenge The Imagine Cup is the world's premiere student technology competition. Register and then sign up for one of the five competitions. You could win a trip to Warsaw, Poland this July, plus cash and other prizes. New home page on Microsoft Student Experience Have you visited the Student Experience site lately? Check out our new home page to see the latest student news, events, diversions, and discounts. Then visit our blog in the Student Lounge to tell us what you think! • Get better at math and science with Microsoft Math • Read MSDN Magazine online • Check out Office 2010 Beta • Free self-paced training courses for Office programs • Get the latest news on your mobile device • Be heard! Rate your favorite MIX 10K Challenge entry • Start your year off organized—get your 2010 calendar • Create movies quickly: Windows Live Movie Maker's AutoMovie feature • Help for Haiti • How would YOU use technology to change lives? • MSN Butterfly Awards Announced • U.S. college students: Save 70% off on Office 2008 for Mac Business Edition • Microsoft Dreamspark: No-charge software for students For these and additional student discounts, check here. • Follow us on Twitter • Join us on Facebook • Visit us on your mobile phone • Watch Student TV • Explore the Student Lounge Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement