Dallas Brass to Polk State Music Students: Follow Your Passions
Dallas Brass, a professional musical ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Tuesday morning encouraging Polk State Music students to pursue their passions, even as those around them may be telling them otherwise. “It…
Step Afrika! To Bring “Much More Than a Dance Show” to Polk State Feb. 20
Polk State College will host Step Afrika!, one of the nation’s leading African-American dance companies, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. “Stepping is something of an under-the-radar art form. As a graduate…
Renowned Dallas Brass Coming to Polk State for Concert, Workshops with Students
One of the country’s most highly acclaimed musical ensembles will visit Polk State College in February to entertain audiences and, if all goes as planned, change a few students’ lives, too. “Dallas Brass is one…
ExpressJet Offers Jobs to Seven Polk State Aerospace Students
Seven Polk State Aerospace students now know where they will land after graduation: in jobs with ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines. “It’s a relief. Two years ago, I didn’t know what…
Polk State Continues to Grow International Study Program; 2016 Destinations Include Bahamas, Europe
Polk State’s burgeoning international study program is now enrolling participants for upcoming trips to the Bahamas, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain. “These programs have been added to the schedule due to student requests for…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “A Doll’s House” Feb. 4-7 and 11-14
Polk State Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with “A Doll’s House,” the tale of a woman who must choose between keeping her family intact or being true to herself, which continues to captivate audiences even more…
Polk State Jazz Society Performs at State Capitol
Members of Polk State College’s Jazz Society took their talents to Tallahassee last week, performing during Polk County Day at the Capitol. The Jazz Society, an ensemble of musicians selected from the College’s jazz…
Polk State’s “One Billion Rising” Aims to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence and Women’s Rights; Begins Feb. 1
Polk State will host “One Billion Rising,” an exhibition to raise awareness about domestic violence and women’s rights, Feb. 1-24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E. The exhibit is free…
Polk State’s Woolery Recognized for “6 Trumps” Workshop
Polk State Educator Preparation Institute Director Beverly Woolery is garnering kudos from her colleagues around the country for her efforts to help teachers create more engaging and effective lessons. Woolery was recently featured on bowperson.com,…
First Responders Participate in Leadership Training at Polk State Center for Public Safety
Just a week after its grand opening celebration, the Polk State Center for Public Safety hosted three dozen Polk County Fire Rescue employees for the opening session of a new leadership training program specifically…