August, 2011

September is synonymous with back-to-school, as students return to the classroom, reconnect with friends and teachers and share tales of summer fun. For some, however, back-to-school often means a return to cyberbullying. The Cyberbullying Research Center in the U.S. defines cyberbullying as “willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.” Examples include sending hurtful or threatening messages, posting embarrassing pictures or information about another person, and maliciously impersonating someone online. Global media...

Whether you’re a first-time job seeker or browsing new career opportunities in Chicago, job fairs are a great way to network and connect with potential employers. Chicago Windows User Group (GWUG) is hosting a job fair for Microsoft on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with Microsoft employees, attend presentations that offer insights into various careers at the company, and learn important behavioral interview techniques. An agenda is included below: Date: Thursday, Aug. 18 Time: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT (Dinner provided...

Community initiatives play an important role at Microsoft, and Chicago employees have continued their generous giving efforts. Employees from the Downers Grove, Chicago, and Microsoft Store in Oak Brook donated more than 400 various items, including food, beverages, and personal hygiene items as part of Microsoft’s “Support Our Troops” and Hines Veteran’s Hospital Drive operations. Be sure to read about Microsoft Chicago’s overall community initiatives here .

By: Staci Trackey Meagher, General Manager, Midwest District, Microsoft Corp. At Microsoft, we take the issue of counterfeit and pirated software seriously. By definition, counterfeit means the software is illegitimate or fake; and piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyright-protected software. Unsuspecting consumers are at risk of downloading or purchasing counterfeit software that can expose them to a plethora of spyware, malware and viruses that can lead to loss of data, system failures, and worse – possible identity theft. In fact, according to an International...

Content reposted from Microsoft’s Office blog The annual back-to-school routine is right around the corner and this year a projected 55.5 million K-12 students and 19.7 million college students will head for the classroom (according to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics ). 2.1 million children in grades K-12 and nearly a 900,000 college students are heading to school in Illinois alone - that’s a lot of book bags, computers and jeans! Whether you’re a parent preparing your child for high school, or a college student suiting up for that first day on campus , technology...