Polk State’s Melvin Thompson to Receive Distinguished College Administrator Award
Polk State College’s Melvin Thompson has been selected to receive Phi Theta Kappa’s 2015 Distinguished College Administrator Award. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, this year is recognizing 23 college…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Continues with Free Event on April 18
Polk State’s Voices of the People continues this month with a performance of Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time,” a hauntingly beautiful piece of music composed during the Holocaust. French-born Olivier Messiaen composed his…
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…
Kreative Pandemonium Performs for More Than 70 Children at Polk State JD Alexander Center
More than 70 schoolchildren traveled to the Polk State JD Alexander Center for Kreative Pandemonium’s Wednesday performance — but calling it a field trip wouldn’t do the experience justice. “It gives me chills to think…
Jazz Artist Laura Ellis to Perform, Host Workshop at Polk State
It’s possible to do what you love for a living — and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. That will be the message of Wednesday’s “So you want to be a singer … and pay…
Polk State’s “Voices of the People” Concert Series Presents Shawn Edmonds Quintet on Feb. 6
Polk State College’s “Voices of the People” concert series continues Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk State Lakeland LTB atrium. The concert is open to the public. Donations of $5 are requested to…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting The Fabulous DANNIBOY for Afternoon Concert Dec. 3
Polk State Lake Wales will host an afternoon concert by The Fabulous DANNIBOY at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event…
Polk State Lakeland Honors Veterans, Winter Haven Event is Tuesday
Polk State Lakeland paused Monday to honor veterans, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and remind them that the College is ready to help as they transition to the classroom. “Thank you for your service…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Ed-E Cooper, R&B and Jazz Artist, on Wednesday
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Ed-E Cooper, an R&B and jazz artist, at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. The concert…
New Team Helps Eagles Soar in Public Speaking
Asa Hedstrom reluctantly joined the new Polk State Speech and Debate Team. Now, however, he’s glad he did. “I was talked into joining by Professor Christina Gesmundo,” he says. “After talking to her, I saw…