Polk Professor Cliff Bennett Inspires Young Scientists
Polk State Professor Cliff Bennett got off campus and far from his usual subject matter when he spent a recent afternoon teaching a class of second-graders in Lake Wales. “Teaching kids involves the whole community,”…
He’s Never in the Spotlight, James Sharp Has Played Important Role at Fine Arts Theatre for 27 Years
In the world of theatre, it’s the actors and directors who get their names illuminated on the marquee, who get to bask in the spotlight at the end of each show. Always in the shadows…
Polk State Offering Free Health Fairs Feb. 11, 13; Open to Employees, Students and Community
Polk State College will host two free health fairs for employees, students and members of the community. During the events, attendees will be able to get free health screenings to check their cholesterol, blood pressure…
Polk State’s Collegiate High Schools Hosting Information Sessions for Prospective Students
Polk State’s collegiate high schools will host information sessions for prospective students in February. Students at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School in Winter Haven and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School fulfill…
MLK Luncheon Speaker: “I Am a Living Example that Dreams Do Begin at Polk State”
During his rousing address at Polk State’s 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, alumnus Anthony James extolled the power of higher education, mentorship — and, most of all, dreams. “Never give up…
Polk State-Trained Paramedic: “The Patient Always Comes First”
Gov. Rick Scott has declared Jan. 5-9 First Responder Appreciation Week. Polk State College commends and thanks all those working in the public safety field. Here, News@Polk highlights Jared vanHoek, a firefighter/paramedic with Polk County…
Hip-Hop Group The Real Clash Performing at Polk State Lake Wales on Jan. 14
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by The Real Clash, a St. Petersburg-based hip-hop group, at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave.…
Polk State Lakeland Offers Food Pantry for Needy Students
The holidays may be over, but at Polk State Lakeland, the spirit of giving knows no season. Last semester, the Wellness Center relaunched the campus’s food pantry, an effort that had gone by the wayside…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Free Performance by Classical Guitarist Robert Phillips
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Robert Phillips at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15. The performance is free and open to the public. Lakeland-based Phillips made his debut…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Musician Ken Apperson for Afternoon Concert on Jan. 7
Polk State Lake Wales will host an afternoon concert featuring guitarist and vocalist Ken Apperson at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. The concert is…
