Polk State Now Accepting Images for Annual Capturing Cultures Photo Contest; Deadline Oct. 15
Polk State College is now accepting entries for its second-annual Capturing Cultures Photography Contest. The College initiated the contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and showcase unfamiliar perspectives and experiences.…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…
Polk State’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Includes Fiesta, Student Scholarship Opportunity
Polk State’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 16 and will once again offer numerous opportunities to celebrate — and for students, a chance to receive money for their education. Hispanic Heritage Month…
Five Questions With Herbert Nold: In Modern Business World, Adaptability Is the Key to Success
On his curriculum vitae, Polk State Business Professor Herbert Nold describes his research interests as such: “interpreting the organizational culture and dynamics needed to integrate diverse functional disciplines into a cohesive unit to improve performance…
Polk State Hosting The Fabulous DANNIBOY for Performance on Sept. 25
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host The Fabulous DANNIBOY for a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Babyface, Maxwell, The Jackson 5…
Polk State Website Briefly Affected by Malware; Outside Users Should Run Virus Scan
At 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 10, Polk State College Information Technology staff members became aware of malware on the Academics page of polk.edu. The internal firewall automatically blocked access to the affected page from all campus…
Meet the Officers: Polk State Lakeland’s Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is the official representative of Polk State College students. The SGA acts as a liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus activities, and represents students in organizations and legislative issues on…
Polk State Winter Haven Hosting Scholarship, Financial Aid Event on Sept. 15; Free Lunch
An upcoming event at Polk State’s Winter Haven campus will offer two things students always need: food and information about how to pay their tuition. Career Development Services and the Student Activities and Leadership Office…
Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center Hosts Tour for Legislative Delegation
Members of Polk County’s legislative delegation visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the facility and learn about its impact on students and the community.…
Polk State Music Instructor to Perform for Pope Francis
Later this month, Pope Francis will make his first visit to the United States, and on hand to entertain him during the New York leg of his trip will be Polk State Music instructor Ben…
