First Flight Welcomes Students to Polk State College
On Friday, August 18, more than 1100 new freshmen attended Polk State’s First Flight Convocation, themed The Flavor of College. Incoming students were welcomed by the entire College community, inspired to learn interesting facts and…
Clays for Courts
The Polk State College Foundation once again returned to Tenoroc Shooting Center in Lakeland on April 21 for the Regal Lakeland Clays for Courts in partnership with The A.D. Morgan Corporation. This sporting clays event benefits scholarships…
Surviving and Soaring: Denise Carmant Shares Her Survivor Story At Relay For Life
When you meet student, Denise Carmant, you are quickly attracted to her smile, her grace, and her uplifting spirit. When you get to know Denise, you realize that she’s been through things that many could…
Polk State Students Featured at Outer Space Art Gallery and Studio
Polk State students will present their final capstone work in “Buttons and Bombs- A Collection of Works by Krystal Johnson and Scot Whitley” at the Outer Space Art Gallery and Studio. The student-named exhibition will…
Singer-Songwriter Rob Hazen to Perform at Polk State Nov. 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Rob Hazen for two free performances. According to his bio at iamrobhazen.com, Orlando-based Hazen recorded a cover of the Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” in 2012, which gained him global exposure…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Presents “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” Featuring Artist David McGee, Oct. 22
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will continue its fifth season with “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” showcasing the talents of painter David McGee and cellist Derek Menchan. “Voices of the People,…
Polk State’s Disability Awareness Month Events are Oct. 18, 19
Polk State College will host two events in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. The two events are as follows: Oct. 18 11 a.m. to noon., Polk State Winter Haven, WST 126 2-3 p.m., Polk State…
Polk State Music to Present “Fall Festival of Singing” on Oct. 16
Polk State Music will begin its 2016-17 concert season with “Fall Festival of Singing” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. The concert is free…
Polk State’s Arts Day Is Oct. 27, Will Include Music Performances, Student Art Exhibit
Polk State College’s Arts Day will take place Oct. 27 and will showcase the talents of Music and Visual Arts students. “The depth of talent at Polk State is simply incredible. We created Arts Day…
Polk State’s FallFest, A Community Favorite for 30 Years, is Oct. 15
Polk State College’s annual FallFest, which this year marks its 30th anniversary, will take place Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. “What started…