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…
Polk State Enrolling for Free Manufactured Construction Training Program; Classes Start Jan. 19
A free program at Polk State College that allows participants to earn nationally recognized certifications in manufactured construction is now enrolling participants. Classes begin Jan. 19. “There are employers right here in our area who…
Community Celebrates Opening of Center for Public Safety
The ribbon has been cut and the Polk State Center for Public Safety is officially open for business. Polk State celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art, 101,450-square-foot facility with a ceremony on Friday,…
Pinning Ceremony
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 16 for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried as…
Winter Concert: Christmas Gala
Polk State Music presented “A Christmas Gala of Holiday Favorites” on Dec. 12 and 13 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The event featured performances by Polk State’s Symphonic Band, Vocal Jazz…
Five Questions with Chasity Branham: How Putting Public Safety Cadets on the Stand Prepares Them for the Future
As Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety cadets near the end of their training, they have their day in court. There is no subpoena. The cases are completely fictional. But the setting,…