The following items were selected by David Stuart of collegebuys.org from “Microsoft Education News,”  October 10, 2002, distributed electronically by the Microsoft Education Solutions Group. 

Microsoft Education News highlights information specifically designed for schools and higher education institutions in separate areas to ease browsing.  To subscribe, please visit: http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Newsletters

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Feature
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CREATE A WEB SITE THAT WORKS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Did you know that you can use FrontPage 2002 or SharePoint Team Services to create a Web site that collects information about any topic your class is studying? Take this hands-on tutorial to learn how to create your own Web site that gathers data, conducts research, and more!
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=FrontPage2002Tutorial
 
 
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Events
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COME TO THE 2002 CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, NOVEMBER 17-20
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=CIT2002
 
CHECK OUT NEW COMPUTERS AND DEVICES ON THIS COLLEGE CAMPUS TOUR
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=FindYourPower
 
PLAN TO ATTEND TABLET PC LAUNCH EVENTS
http://www.tabletpcevent.com
 
JOIN US NOVEMBER 7 FOR THE LICENSING MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT TELECONFERENCE
http://msevents.microsoft.com/Events/USA/ENU/Detail/ED102202979.asp
 
 
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News
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ROAD MAP UNVEILED FOR CONNECTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Learn how Microsoft .NET technology can empower colleges and universities to realize their potential through enhanced learning experiences. This press release discusses how .NET can connect information, people, systems, and devices for quick and easy access to relevant information. Some of the education solutions being built on Microsoft .NET technologies are also highlighted.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2002/Oct02/10-02Educause2002PR.asp
 
 
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Higher Education
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MSDN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE AND DELL JOIN FORCES
MSDNAA and Dell have made it easier and less expensive for academic departments teaching computer science, engineering, or information systems courses to obtain Dell hardware and Microsoft developer tools, platforms, and servers for instructional and research purposes. Get more details and learn how to take advantage of this special offer!
http://www.msdnaa.net/dell
 
MICROSOFT CAMPUS AGREEMENT REDUCES HASSLE FOR COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
Find out how Colby-Sawyer College used Campus Agreement Subscription to give its students and faculty access to a uniform set of software and operating systems while reducing the hassle of tracking individual product licenses.
http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LicensingColbySawyer
 
ATTRACT STUDENTS TO YOUR INSTITUTION WITH THE MCAD CREDENTIAL!
The Microsoft Certified Application Development (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the hottest new certification for IT developers--and a great way to attract students to your school for IT training. Learn more about the MCAD certification and the exams required to achieve the credential.
www.microsoft.com/education/MSITACADEMY/downloads/MCAD_datasheet.pdf
 
 
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Support
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PROTECT YOUR INSTITUTION'S VITAL DATA WITH SECURITY WEBCASTS
http://www.essentialswebcast.com
 
MSDN CHATS FOR DEVELOPERS
http://msdn.microsoft.com/chats/
 
TECHNET CHATS FOR IT PROS AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/chats/default.asp
 
WATCH LIVE TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS IN THE UPCOMING SUPPORT WEBCASTS
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;RID;webcst&style=toc&sd=gn
 
 
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Product Updates
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SIGN UP FOR WINDOWS .NET SERVER 2003 CUSTOMER PREVIEW PROGRAM
http://www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview
 
BUILD NOTIFICATION APPLICATIONS WITH MICROSOFT SQL SERVER NOTIFICATION SERVICES
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ns/default.asp
 
 
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Microsoft Communities is your launching pad for communicating online with peers and experts about Microsoft products, technologies, and services:
http://communities.microsoft.com/home/default.asp
 

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