Students on Polk State College’s Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses will be treated to a variety of events during Welcome Week, to be held August 24 to 28. There will be music, free t-shirts, free food, and an assortment of games throughout the week. Welcome Week, held on the grounds of both campuses, is an activity of PSC’s Student Activities and Leadership Office.

Here’s the schedule:   

Lakeland  (All activities start at 10:30 a.m. in front of the LAC Building.)

• Monday, Aug. 24- A real lion and monkey and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s NASCAR race car will be on exhibit. Free “Welcome Week” t-shirts will be distributed, and students will be able to make their own photo key chains, buttons, magnets, and postcards. A bloodmobile will also be on campus.

• Tuesday, Aug. 25- PSC t-shirt and tattoos will be distributed. Students can make their own street signs and enjoy some fried ice cream.

• Wednesday, Aug. 26- Students can have breakfast with the Student Government Association and participate in an essay contest and Game Room activities.

• Thursday, Aug. 27- Free movie tickets will be awarded to students wearing PSC t-shirts and PSC tattoos.

• Friday, Aug. 28- A twist on the Olympic events will be staged as part of the Viking Inflatable Olympics. Students will have an opportunity to win an HD flat screen TV or a college survival basket.

• Monday, Aug. 24- Students will have an opportunity to learn about PSC clubs and enjoy some free food. This event begins at 9:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, Aug. 25- Free PSC t-shirts will be distributed. Students will also have an opportunity to learn about PSC clubs and enjoy some free food. Activities start at 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, Aug. 26- Dale Earnhardt, Jr.’s NASCAR will be on exhibit. Students can take a turn at riding a mechanical bull and possibly win a Play Station 3. Free barbeque will be served beginning at noon. 

• Thursday, Aug. 27- A steel band will entertain, and 2,000 Island wings will be served up starting at noon.

• Friday, Aug. 28- A portion of the campus will be filled with foam, and students over 18 will enjoy a “Foam Frenzy.” This event begins at 9 a.m.

For further information contact:

• Lakeland Campus- Melvin Thompson at 863-669-2903

• Winter Haven Campus- Carlos Parra at 863-298-6819