Polk State to Host Seminar for Veterans, Helping Them to Make Transition to College
As part of its continuous efforts to help veterans in their pursuit of higher education, Polk State College will host a Veterans Seminar on Friday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Room 1100…
Upcoming Commencement Will Be College’s Largest Ever
Polk State College will host its largest commencement ever at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 at The Lakeland Center. Approximately 840 students qualify to march during the 106th commencement ceremony, the largest number ever for…
Retirees Honored at Fourth-Annual Luncheon
Polk State College retirees swapped stories and shared memories with those who have followed in their footsteps during the fourth-annual Retiree Luncheon on April 12. Each spring, the College hosts the Retiree Luncheon to connect…
Polk State Students See Opportunities in Shoes, Organize Collection Drive
For Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students Holly Kennon and Sarah Massey, shoes are much more than just shoes. They are opportunities. A pair of sneakers is a chance for a child…
Over 55 Show Band to Perform April 28, 29
Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…
Polk State Archaeology Club to Present “Florida and the Civil War”
The Polk State Archaeology Club will present a lecture on “Florida and the Civil War” on April 14 at 10 a.m. in Winter Haven. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeff Moates,…
Polk State College to Host Over 55 Show Band
Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29 in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…
Polk State College to Host Southern Fried Jazz Band
Whether you’re a lover of jazz or simply curious to learn more about it, Polk State College is the place to be on Saturday, April 14. The Southern Fried Jazz Band will take the stage at…
A Philosophy Club at Polk State? Yes, and It’s Growing by the Day
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and a dozen students are fully engaged in a debate over the meanings of “fate” and “chance.” They invoke the theories of Plato, Buddha and Immanuel Kant. Voices are raised. One…
Polk State College’s Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform in April 1 Concert
Polk State College’s Music Department will perform choir classics, jazz favorites and contemporary music during a concert presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council. The concert, titled “A New Sound,” will take place at 3…