Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Jake Rojas channels quirkiness of “Silent Sky” love interest
Jake Rojas is quick to admit that he gets lost in his thoughts when talking about something he’s passionate about. “Beautiful. Emotional. Touching,” he rattles off when describing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Lela Duncan brings the spunk to pioneering astronomer in “Silent Sky”
For Lela Duncan, Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky” is more than a history lesson. “It’s deep. It’s humorous. It’s romantic,” she describes. “The storytelling is unique and the set is breathtaking. It’s…
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” to run Feb. 13-16
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” will open Thursday, Feb. 13, and explore women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month. Lauren Gunderson’s story follows the life and…
Chain O’ Lakes Big Band entertains at Polk State
The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band (formerly the Over 55 Show Band) performed Jan. 26, 2020 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Directed by Professor Don West, Polk State director of bands,…
Polk State feels like home for new registrar
For Susan Desbrow, assuming the registrar’s position at Polk State College feels like home, although she’s not a Polk County native. “It is very much a family environment here at Polk State,” said Desbrow, who…
Enrollment for FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions still underway at Polk State
Spring 2020 is in full swing at Polk State College, and there is still time for students to enroll in FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions this semester. The 12-week session will begin Feb. 3. The…
Polk State to hold two commencement ceremonies for spring graduations
For the first time in its history, Polk State College will host two commencement ceremonies to cap off the Spring 2020 Semester. Due to the growing number of graduates participating in spring ceremonies, the College…
Aerospace holds first career fair
Polk State Aerospace held its first career fair Jan. 16, 2020, at Airside Center East in Lakeland. More than 100 attendees had the opportunity to discuss career options with 12 employers.
POLKcast: Being SLIC with Chris Fullerton and Jarrod Jones
In the last episode of POLKcast season 2, Winter Haven Library and Teaching Learning Computing Center Director Chris Fullerton and Librarian Jarrod Jones share one of the newest resources available to students — the Student…
Pinning Ceremony December 2019
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 11, 2019, for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried…