Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Concludes 2015-16 with “Reconstructing Beauty” on April 2
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will conclude its 2015-16 season with “Reconstructing Beauty” at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East.…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with “Masterworks and Showpieces” on March 20
“Masterworks and Showpieces,” the next performance in Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series, will take place at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bok Tower Gardens’ Pinewood Estate, 1151 Tower Blvd., in…
Polk State’s Open-Entry, Early-Exit Degree Program Helps Students Get Education on Their Own Terms
When he left his native Nigeria for the United States, Johnson Olaitan had a singular aim: to build a better life for himself and his family — and fast. He settled in Polk County, enrolled…
Polk State Symphonic Band to Perform March 15
Polk State College’s Symphonic Band will present a chamber music concert at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. Directed by Don West, the…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Alumnus Turned Political Candidate: “You Have the Chance to Impact a Life”
A 2014 Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School graduate returned to campus Wednesday morning to share with current students his experiences working with the Hillary Clinton campaign and his reasons for pursuing his…
Polk State Aerospace Honored at Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast
Polk State Aerospace was honored during Tuesday’s 3rd Annual Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast at SUN ‘n FUN for its contributions to aviation education and industry. More than 200 attendees were on hand to hear Lakeland Mayor…
Polk State to Host Libby Skala for One-Woman Show, “Lilia!”
Critically acclaimed writer and performer Libby Skala will once again bring her talents to Polk State College. Skala is scheduled to perform her award-winning one-woman show, “Lilia!,” at Polk State on March 4, 5, 10…
Singer-Songwriter Autumn June to Perform at Polk State March 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Autumn June for three free concerts in March. Self-taught and inspired by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi, June got her start in music singing in her…
Student-Created Mural Now on Display at Polk State Winter Haven Game Room
There’s a new reason to visit the Polk State Winter Haven game room, and it has nothing to do with ping-pong or PlayStations. On Wednesday, after months of planning and painting, paper that had covered…
Polk State Criminal Justice Teach-In Is April 22; Topics Include Social Media, Active Shooters
Polk State College will host its third-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In at its state-of-the art Center for Public Safety on April 22. “This daylong event gives students and the public a glance at the real-world life…