How would you like to work in and experience a different culture?

AIESEC, the worlds largest student organisation is looking for interns to work in some of the world’s exotic locations, like Turkey, Malaysia or China.

Come along and learn how you can learn a new language, experience a different culture, and even change a community. At the same time we will show you how the modern Microsoft is different from the Microsoft you know.

Experience the cool offerings available from a modern Microsoft, and learn how you can contribute to developing countries and see the world!

When is it?

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Thursday 20th May 2010

Where is it?

CB02.04.11
University of Technology Sydney

Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices division, will be giving a talk at the University of Sydney on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010.

For those who do not know, the E&D division handles products like the XBOX 360, Zune, Windows phone, all of the Microsoft hardware like Keyboards + Mice, and the Surface.

I personally hope we will get to see Natal in action (Natural User Interface), however even if that is not possible, this should be an interesting night.

The event is open to all, but you must RSVP.

To do so, email kumarman[at]microsoft.com

Registration is open from 10:30 to 11am, but trains take ~2hrs to get there, so be sure you know what train you need.

Let me know if you are going to the camp!

-Michael

Microsoft is running a 3 day camp dedicated to XNA and the Imagine Cup at the University of Wollongong. Now they realise that UOW is a bit of a distance away, so the first 50 students to register will get free accommodation for the duration of the event.

http://www.microsoft.com.au/events/register/home.aspx?levent=374345&linvitation

Want to learn how to make your own video games for Windows PC and Xbox? Already know a little about game development but heard that XNA can make your life a lot easier? Currently playing around with XNA and want to do something more with it?

Answer yes to any of these questions and this camp is for you.

The Imagine Cup Game Dev Camp will run Friday December 18 through to Sunday December 20 2009 and will be a nonstop experience full of gaming, development, learning and fun. You’ll hear about Imagine Cup and how you can help change the world through technology, learn about XNA and how it makes development for Windows and Xbox as straightforward as possible for both 2D and 3D games.

You’ll also team up with others who are as keen to get into game development as you are, potentially forming up proper partnerships to enter Imagine Cup, the world’s biggest technology competition for students.

And, best of all, it’s free to attend. And, even better, if you’re one of the first 50 students to register by December 8, Microsoft will cover your accommodation as well – you just need to get to the event, and we’ll look after the rest! How good is that!?
Prizes, gaming, learning game dev, fun, teamwork, challenges, all rolled up into one 3 day experience. Sounds good to me!

If you’re NOT a student, please read this:

You are more than welcome to attend the Game Dev Camp if you’re not a student but please note that you will need to book your own accommodation so that we can make sure the students have an opportunity to attend. Also, there will be student-specific activities around Imagine Cup that you might not get as much value out of.

The game development sessions though – they’re all good! Come and be a part of this three day experience into the world of XNA.

Agenda:

December 18

10:30 – Registration

11:00 – Camp Day 1 Begins

18:30 – Camp Day 1 Ends

19:00 – Pizza and Xbox Gaming Night

December 19

8:30 – Camp Day 2 Begins

18:30 – Camp Day 2 Ends

19:00 – LAN Party

December 20

8:30 – Camp Day 3 Begins

16:00 – Camp Day 3 Ends

Agenda subject to change.

http://www.microsoft.com.au/events/register/home.aspx?levent=374345&linvitation

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198990192353&ref=mf

Then you must attend our information session to get all the details!

Find out how you can:

•             Get involved in the world’s premier student competition, Imagine Cup, sponsored by Microsoft

•             Apply for internships with Microsoft in Australia and Abroad.

•             Learn more about Microsoft’s new student initiatives such as DreamSpark and Windows 7

•             Talk to representatives from the Microsoft Student Partner’s Program

•             Discover how you can have the opportunity of a life time to go on an Internship. Learn a new language, create new networks, develop your skills and gain invaluable industry experience through AIESEC.

Date: Wednesday 28th October, 1 – 2pm

Location: CM05C.01.31

Cost: FREE + showbags for those who register!

RSVP: Register at: http://www.aiesecaustralia.org/UTS/Microsoft/

For those interested in a repeat event, as I have previously mentioned, let me know. So far I have about 3 people interested, although I will need more than that before I can prepare another event. The guest speaker is willing to return if there are enough people, so be sure to let me know.

There will be at least one sign up for those who do not know how to get to the room on the day, and if you could print out your ticket that will help speed things up at the door. Otherwise be sure to bring ID, as I really only have 30 event-bags.

Also if it is sold out again when you get there, don’t worry, send me an email at michael@mquandt.com or use the contact host button on eventbrite to let me know if you would be interested in attending a repeat later on in the year. I have confirmation from the speaker that he can do another event if enough people are interested, so be sure to let me know.

Grab the last couple of tickets!

Exploding Ninja Pirates, and other great love stories.

I am happy to announce the first event for Spring 2009 at UTS, sponsored by Microsoft:

XNA @ UTS 2009!

Come and learn from Luke Drumm about Microsoft XNA, and how you can use the platform to develop games easily for the Windows PC and Xbox 360 console. No matter what game idea you have, you can develop it using XNA for free on PCs, and for a small cost, sell your game on the Xbox 360 to the USA and Europe.

Make your game a reality, and make some money out of it, by leveraging the power of .NET and DirectX. Luke Drumm will tell you how to get the tools you need for free, and show you how to make those game ideas into a reality.

For those who have attended Student Day last year, or MIX on Campus in 2007, you will remember Luke, as he presented the XNA sessions on both of those days. He presents the content in an entertaining manner, so this certainly won’t be a boring lecture.

Everyone who registers gets a showbag with a copy of all the tools you need to get started immediately! There will also be plenty of prizes on the day, however be quick, places are limited.

Visit http://xnaatuts2009.eventbrite.com/ to register your place today!

The Event DVD contains:

• Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
• XNA Game Studio 3.1
• Plenty of other resources to help you get started right away!

When: Wednesday 16th September 2009, 13:00 – 14:00

Where: CB10.03.330 (IT Building, upon entering from Jones St you will see a staircase on your left, go up and follow the signs to room 03.330)

Special thanks to FEIT for helping provide the room and AV equipment, Microsoft for providing resources and prizes, and Luke Drumm from Readify, for presenting.

It’s been a while since I made my last post, so it’s about time I got back up to date with UTSMSP.

Microsoft is holding career presentations to broadcast their Internship and Full Time positions in Microsoft for students in Business (for marketing, sales and services), and Engineering/IT (software). 

These presentations will be held in UNSW (as if not hold it at UTS!  D=) on two separate occassions for the two different areas:

• For Business students:

Wednesday 26th August, 2009

1:00-2:00PM

The Roundhouse, UNSW

• For FEIT students:

Tuesday, 25th August, 2009

6:00-7:00PM

UNSW, K17 Seminar Room

Don’t forget to bring your CV with you for your chance to win tons of great prizes!

There will be free food provided at the event.

If you have any questions, contact Lisa Harris at Lisabar@microsoft.com

As I plan it with Microsoft, I do need some further information from the audience on some aspects so I can make the event as good as it can be.

So if you can spare a couple of minutes to provide some feedback and answer these questions:

1. Do you know C#/.NET?
2. If not, would you like a session that goes over the language and framework? (Tailored towards XNA, as much as time permits)
3. Which would you prefer?
   • One longer session, probably during mid-semester break.
   • Multiple shorter sessions (30-40mins) spread out through semester, each with a defined topic.

Any help would be appreciated in getting to know what you guys want so I can make an awesome event.

Please either post a comment containing your response, or email your answers to me at michaelq@student-partners.com.au.

Remember that there is a Game Design and Development category in the Imagine Cup, so you can take the knowledge you learn at the event(s) and form a team, and possibly win the competition.

XNA Creators Club also allows game submissions from Australia, as well as Dream Build Play submissions, so you could win an XBLA deal, lots of cash, or even just sell your game to the USA and Europe. (I will cover this in one of the sessions for certain.)

Thanks!

-Michael