Red Baraat
As part of Arts Day at Polk State on Oct. 1, Red Baraat, a Brooklyn, NY, dhol and brass ensemble, gave a master class for students and a live performance on the Winter Haven campus.
First Flight Convocations for Students
More than 1,000 incoming freshman prepared to take flight and soar to success at Polk State’s First Flight Convocations Aug. 20 and 21 on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses.
Fall Convocation for Faculty and Staff
Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2015 Fall Convocation on Aug. 19 on the Winter Haven campus.
Volleyball Camp
Polk State Volleyball held its Elite Volleyball Camp for girls ages 9-14 on July 30 and 31 in Winter Haven.
Basketball Youth Camps
Polk State Basketball held its annual Youth Camps June 15-19 and June 22-26 in Winter Haven.
Talon Robotics Showcase
Polk State’s Talon Robotics program held a showcase June 23 on the Lakeland campus. The summer enrichment program provides interdisciplinary, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences for middle and high school students. Polk…
Baseball Youth Camp
Polk State Baseball held its annual Youth Camp June 8-11 in Winter Haven.
Student Services Retreat
Members of the Student Services staff met May 29 at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center for the 2015 “A Team of Eagles” retreat to discuss plans for the coming academic year.
Pinning Ceremony
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on May 5 for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried as…
Commencement Ceremony
Polk State held its 112th commencement ceremony May 7 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony featured remarks by award-winning wildlife artist Thomas Brooks, who received the College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.