Disability Awareness Month Speaker: “Disability Is Just Different”
Polk State College concluded its 2015 Disability Awareness Month activities Thursday with a presentation by Tiana Tozer, who challenged her audience to “redefine disability.” “What makes you who you are isn’t your disability, it’s what’s…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Students Complete Hospice Training Program
A group of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students recently received certificates marking their completion of Good Shepherd Hospice’s volunteer training. But ask any of them, and they’ll tell you that a…
Polk State Environmental Science Students Learn — and Teach — During Project at Crooked Lake
If you didn’t know any better, you would have thought the group of students who recently boarded a boat on Crooked Lake were just having a fun afternoon on the water. How wrong you would…
Kristin Andreassen Quartet Performing at Polk State on Oct. 22, 23
Polk State College will host the Kristin Andreassen Quartet for two concerts in October. A skilled guitarist and fiddler, Andreassen is also well-known for her lyrical prowess, having been described by The New Yorker as…
Polk State, Club Hispano de Lakeland Partner for First Solo U.S. Exhibit by Chilean Painter
Polk State College will host world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit, from Oct. 26-29. In hosting Martinez, Polk State College is offering Polk County an extended opportunity to enjoy Martinez’s work. Martinez was…
Polk State’s Annual FallFest Event is Oct. 17
Polk State College’s 29th annual FallFest will take place Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. Thousands of attendees make their way to the event…
Polk State Open House Events are Oct. 14 and 22
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…
Latin Guitarist Marc E to Perform at Polk State Oct. 7 and 8
As part of Polk State College’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State Lake Wales will present three free concerts by Latin guitarist Marc E. Marc E has been making music for more than 25 years. He…
Polk State Now Accepting Images for Annual Capturing Cultures Photo Contest; Deadline Oct. 15
Polk State College is now accepting entries for its second-annual Capturing Cultures Photography Contest. The College initiated the contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and showcase unfamiliar perspectives and experiences.…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…