Polk State JD Alexander Center Partners with Public Library

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There’s a new place for public library books in Lake Wales: the Polk State JD Alexander Center. Late last year, the College and the Lake Wales Public Library partnered to establish a new “deposit collection”…

Saxophonist Randy Corinthian will perform at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on Dec. 4 and 6.

Polk State Hosting Saxophonist Randy Corinthian for Two Performances

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Saxophonist Randy Corinthian will perform at the Polk State JD Alexander Center on Dec. 4 and 6.

The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host saxophonist, producer and educator Randy Corinthian for performances on Dec. 4 and 6. Corinthian’s resume includes formal music education at Florida A&M University and Florida…

Polk State History Professor Brad Massey scored two goals during the College's annual United Way soccer match.

Polk’s Massey Scores Big for United Way

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Polk State History Professor Brad Massey scored two goals during the College's annual United Way soccer match.

During Polk State’s annual United Way soccer match last week, a star emerged. History Professor Brad Massey, lanky and bookish, who speaks with fervor about topics such as post-industrial Tampa, also proved himself a master…

Saddi Khali, Polk State's first artist-in-residence, speaks at his final event Friday at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

College’s First Artist-In-Residence ‘Grows Next Big Oaks of Art’

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Saddi Khali, Polk State's first artist-in-residence, speaks at his final event Friday at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

Polk State College’s first artist-in-residence wrapped up his stay in Lake Wales on Friday, using the last moments before his departure to remind locals that they are surrounded by immense beauty. Saddi Khali, a photographer,…

Winners of Polk State Lake Wales' scavenger hunt included, from left, Nikela Sullivan, Abigail Granados, Caroline Ullman, and Victoria Granados. Not pictured is Richard Campagna.

Students Get to Know Polk State Lake Wales Through Scavenger Hunt

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Winners of Polk State Lake Wales' scavenger hunt included, from left, Nikela Sullivan, Abigail Granados, Caroline Ullman, and Victoria Granados. Not pictured is Richard Campagna.

During its Welcome Week activities, the Polk State College JD Alexander Center organized a scavenger hunt aimed at getting students to learn more about the College’s presence in Lake Wales. Students had to answer questions…

Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr., a famed surgeon, author and public speaker, spoke during a luncheon Tuesday at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

Polk State Hosts Dr. Ben Carson for Day Students Won’t Forget

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Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr., a famed surgeon, author and public speaker, spoke during a luncheon Tuesday at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center.

The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center hosted famed neurosurgeon, author and speaker Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr. on Tuesday, who came to town to share his inspiring story with local students. Carson’s parents divorced…

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