Polk State Student Helps Develop Energy Alternatives in China
A Polk State student who plans to dedicate his career to helping the environment recently traveled to China, where he toured a controversial dam and brainstormed energy alternatives with like-minded students from around the world.…
Polk State Receives Grant to Offer More Study-Abroad Scholarships
More Polk State College students will be studying abroad, thanks to a recent award from the Institute of International Education. “This is great news for our College and our expanding Institute for Global Initiatives,” said…
International Circle Hosting “Voices from Mariel” Co-Producer on Tuesday
Polk State College’s International Circle will host local filmmaker Jose Garcia, who has received international attention for his “Voices from Mariel” documentary. Garcia will be the speaker at International Circle’s next meeting, scheduled for 6:30…
Polk’s 2015 Study Abroad Trips Include Europe, China, Bahamas; Deadlines Approaching
If Polk State’s nearly month-long celebration of international education has you wanting to pack up your suitcases and jet off to some foreign locale, we’ve got good news for you. Polk State’s Institute for Global…
Polk State “Capturing Cultures” Winners Announced; Exhibit on Display Until Dec. 15
Polk State College announced the winners of its first-ever International Education Week Photography Contest during a reception Thursday at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. The winners, along with the titles of their work,…
Polk State’s International Education Events Underway, Include Photo Exhibit, Concerts, Guest Speakers
In recognition of International Education Week, Polk State College has nearly a full month’s worth of events planned. International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Cambalache for Thursday Performance
As part of Polk State College’s celebration of international education, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will present a performance by Cambalache, a Los Angeles-based Chicano-Jarocho group. Cambalache will perform from 5:30 to 6:45…
Polk State Students Travel to Oxford, England to Present at International Conference
Three Polk State students recently had the chance not only to travel outside the country for the first time but also to present their research on workforce diversity to an international audience. Danielle Godwin, Rosemary…
Polk State International Photo Contest Accepting Entries Through Oct. 3
Traveled the world and have interesting photographs to show for it? Enter the Polk State College Institute for Global Initiatives‘ “Capturing Cultures” photo contest. The deadline to enter is Oct. 3. Polk State students and…
Polk Students Still Reveling in Experiences at Stonehenge Archaeological Dig
When Kimberly Myers was a little girl, she used to dig in her grandmother’s gravel driveway and dream of one day becoming an archaeologist who would travel to far off lands in search of ancient…
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