Dear PCEC Laker,

We hope you're staying warm and taking time to enjoy to snow! A few important things to note:

The 75% tuition refund, credit/no credit and drop/add/pay for the class deadline is this Friday, FEB. 3, by 5p. Deadlines are posted at the bottom of this newsletter as well. 

In addition, Spring/Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Winter 2024 registration is right around the corner. Our advisors are here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Advising appointments must be scheduled, they are offered virtually and in person. You can either schedule an appointment with us here or email us your questions.

We encourage you to take care of your mental health and enjoy the winter weather. 

Have a great week!
The PCEC Advising Team

GVSU offers a variety of scholarships for current and incoming students. There are several different types of PCEC specific scholarships. Additionally, there are scholarship lists broken down by college or department; School of Computing, School of Engineering and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Management.

Visit myScholarships for a comprehensive list of GVSU scholarships. 

Looking for a new job opportunity? Twisthink is looking for upcoming computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering graduates interested in an entry level embedded position. This includes working closely with their team and clients to deliver resilient solutions on-time and on-budget. In addition, you would be designing world class software and grow as both a teammate and an individual. 

Keys to Success:

· Bachelor's degree in CS, CE or EE with at least 1 year of related experience, internships, or co-ops

· Strong comprehension of C and a good understanding of object-oriented and scripting languages such as C++ and Python

· Experience with embedded system IO technologies: GPIO, SPI, UART, and I2C

· Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

· Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

· Experience using oscilloscopes, bus analyzes, digital multimeters

· Embedded RTOS knowledge and experience is a plus

· Interpreting hardware schematic diagrams, data sheets, and reference manuals is a plus

Interested in applying? Visit twisthink.com or email Olivia.Brown@twisthink.com

Kick off your job or internship search at the GVSU Winter Career and Internship Fair! This is an perfect opportunity to begin networking, learning and building relationships with over 200 employers looking to hire GVSU students and alumni of any and all majors. Visit Handshake for more information. 

Thursday, February 23, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Off Campus: DeVos Place Convention Center

On Thursday, FEB 9, The University Counseling Center is offering free and completely confidential mental health screenings to all GVSU students, faculty, and staff. Mental Health Screening Days shine the spotlight on various mental health concerns by educating our campus, spreading a message of hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need.

Even if you are not experiencing mental health concerns, we encourage you to participate and spread the word!  Mental health screenings only take five to ten minutes to complete. 

Take an Online Screening

Click here for additional information

The Student Academic Success Center invites you to rest, recharge, and prepare for mid-terms. The event will include resources for when and how to study for exams, personal wellness preparation, along with crafts and snacks for relaxation. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

3:30pm-5:30pm

Allendale Campus: Kirkoff Center, room 2270  

It's a new year, and we've got lots of fun programming lined up for our Lakers this semester including popular Sibs and Kids Weekend 2023! Get ready for a dino-mite time, and join your student, their siblings, kids, cousins, family friends, or any other dinosaur lovers ages 5+ to participate in Jurassic-themed events from Feb 10-12. Register before Feb 10 to take part in a comedy magic show, inflatables, crafts, dance parties, and more.

Looking for an On-Campus Job?

A wide variety of jobs are available at a number of locations; you can apply online here.

Connect with us on social media!

Upcoming Dates:

February 3: 75% Tuition Refund Deadline

February 20-24: Mid-term Evaluations 

March 5-12: Spring Break

March 10: Withdraw with a "W" Grade Deadline

March 20: Fall 2023 Registration Opens

March 20-May 12: Spring/Summer 2023 Registration