Polk State Open House Events are Oct. 14 and 22
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…
Latin Guitarist Marc E to Perform at Polk State Oct. 7 and 8
As part of Polk State College’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State Lake Wales will present three free concerts by Latin guitarist Marc E. Marc E has been making music for more than 25 years. He…
To Help Students Succeed, Polk State Offering SOAR Sessions on Lakeland, Winter Haven Campuses
Polk State faculty members at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses will be leading a series of workshops this fall, all aimed at helping students succeed in college. “Transitioning from high school to…
Polk State Hosting Almost There Band and Violinist Daniel Davis for Performances in September
Polk State College will host cover band Almost There and contemporary violinist Daniel Davis for performances in early September. The four-member Almost There band has toured throughout the United States, opening for acts including…
New Sand Volleyball Court to Benefit Polk State Players, Community
A new sand volleyball court on the Winter Haven campus will not only help Polk State volleyball players sharpen their skills but also provide an attractive venue for local tournaments. Assistant Coach Ashley Hass says…
Meet the Officers: Polk State Winter Haven’s Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a student-led organization funded through student activities and services fees. The SAB is in charge of planning campus events to encourage social engagement and multicultural awareness. The Lakeland and…
Winter Haven Church Pledges $10,000 to Polk State’s My Brother’s Keeper
Polk State College’s My Brother’s Keeper has received a $10,000 pledge from Winter Haven’s Hope Presbyterian Church. It is the largest monetary donation in My Brother’s Keeper’s three-year history. “I am ecstatic, absolutely, positively ecstatic,”…
Polk State Librarians Offer Their Suggestions for Summer Reading
Packing for a weekend at the beach? Jetting off for a much-needed vacation? Just lounging by your backyard pool? No matter what you have planned for the summer, it’s always a good idea to have…
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 College to Host Editor of Ebony Magazine for Two Events
As part of its Black History Month celebration, Polk State College will host Mitzi Miller, editor-in-chief of EBONY Magazine, for two events. As a staple of the newsstands for nearly 70 years, and with a…