Winter Concert: Christmas Gala
Polk State Music presented “A Christmas Gala of Holiday Favorites” on Dec. 12 and 13 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The event featured performances by Polk State’s Symphonic Band, Vocal Jazz…
Thanksgiving Potluck
Thank you to Yulonda Bell and to all of the volunteers for organizing Polk State Winter Haven campus’ first Thanksgiving potluck for faculty, staff, and administration on Nov. 19.
Reindeer Run
The Employee Wellness Program and the Student Wellness Club sponsored a Reindeer Run on Dec. 3 on the Winter Haven campus. Participants in the informal run/walk donated toys or cash to Polk State’s Christmas Stocking…
Battle of the Sexes Volleyball Game
Polk State faculty, staff, administration, and students played in the United Way Battle of the Sexes volleyball game Nov. 12 on the Winter Haven campus. The fun event helped promote and raise awareness of Polk…
Jazz Jam
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center hosted a free jazz jam session for local musicians Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local talents Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines led the…
Gallery Reception: Omar Martinez
The Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery hosted a reception Oct. 27 for world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit. Born in Santiago de Chile, Martinez has made his name with his paintings of horses.…
Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 2015
More than 300 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 3rd Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5k presented by Regal Automotive Group on Oct. 23 at the Polk State Lakeland campus. Proceeds from the event…
United Way Soccer Game
As part of Polk State’s annual United Way campaign, the soccer team played a game against faculty, staff, and administrators on the Lakeland campus on Oct. 19.
Fallfest 2015
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Polk State’ annual Fallfest on Oct. 17 on the Winter Haven campus. The event featured crafts, music, food, kids zone, police and EMS demonstrations, pumpkin patch, haunted house, and more. Proceeds…
Eagles Join Heart Walk to Fight Heart Disease and Stroke
More than 150 Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2015 Heart Walk on Oct. 10 at Joker Marchant Stadium…