The University hosted Microsoft DevDrive 2009 on March 11th

YU was one of the sponsors and the host for Microsoft DevDrive 2009, as the first collaboration after partnering with Microsoft.

The event provided the public an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the latest technological advances and tools like Visual Studio Team System, .NET 3.51, Silverlight and Expression as well as to discuss topics like next-generation web applications, innovative designs, rich user experience, Windows Communication Foundation and Internet Explorer 8.

Dr. Ahmed Al Eisa - YU President noted the significance of hosting this event in YU. “This marks the beginning of a special relationship that will produce extraordinary benefits for all of our community who has an interest in computing and information technology” he stated.