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…
Dallas Brass visits Polk State
Dallas Brass, a professional ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Feb. 15-16 at Polk State, where its members have given master classes and workshops to College and area music students from middle…
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…