Wise & Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men
The Polk State College Foundation’s 13th annual Wise and Witty Women and Many Magnificent Men events March 21 and 22 on the Winter Haven and Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses entertained and inspired more than 400 guests…
Polk State hosts Suit-Up career fair
In partnership with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and local universities, Polk State hosted the fifth annual Suit-Up career fair and networking event March 20 on the Lakeland campus. Suit-Up aims to facilitate the networking…
Annual golf event benefits Eagles baseball
Eighty golfers teed off in the Polk State College Foundation’s 27th annual William N. Ryan Memorial Golf Classic, presented by A.D. Morgan Corporation in partnership with BaseballCloud. Proceeds from the event, held January 17 at Lone Palm Golf Club…
Annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Polk State celebrated the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at its 15th annual MLK Celebration luncheon Jan. 9 in Winter Haven. Guests enjoyed food and fellowship and heard from keynote speaker…
Commencement includes first Education baccalaureate class
Polk State celebrated nearly 400 graduating students, including the first Education baccalaureate class, on Dec. 13, 2018, during the College’s 119th commencement ceremony. Graduates heard inspirational messages from Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti and…
Nursing holds annual Pinning Ceremony
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 12, 2018, for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried…
Polk State opens Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom
Polk State unveiled its Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom on Dec. 7 on the Lakeland Campus, offering tours of the transformed makerspace that uses design and technology to boost student engagement. Polk State is one…
Over 55 Show Band performs seasonal favorites
The Over 55 Show Band presented a selection of holiday favorites in concert at Polk State Winter Haven on Dec. 9. Directed by Professor Don West, Polk State director of bands, the ensemble featured guest…
Polk State presents Winter Gala
Polk State Music held its annual Winter Gala Dec. 1-2 in Winter Haven. The concert featured performances by the Polk State College Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the…
Reindeer Run Toy Drive
The Employee Wellness Program and the Student Wellness Club sponsored the annual Reindeer Run on Nov. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Participants in the informal run/walk contributed toys or cash that will be donated…