Polk State Students Lend Talents to Art In Transit
A handful of Polk State Visual Arts students spent Monday afternoon at the Winter Haven bus terminal. They weren’t there to catch a ride. They were there to expose public transit patrons to a bit…
Polk State Music Spring Masterworks Concerts are May 3, 4
Polk State Music will present its Spring Masterworks concert at 7 p.m. on May 3 and 2:30 p.m. on May 4. Both concerts will take place at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre,…
Oldest, Youngest Graduates at Upcoming Ceremony Separated by 65 Years
The oldest and youngest graduates at Polk State’s upcoming spring commencement are separated by 65 years. Put another way, one of Shirley Keller’s earliest childhood memories is the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Hannah…
Polk State, WHEDC Agree to Partner on Internships, Events, Other Opportunities for Students
Polk State College and the Winter Haven Economic Development Council have inked an agreement that will help students make stronger real-life connections to area businesses. Polk State President Eileen Holden signed the Memorandum of Understanding…
Polk State Hosting Mind, Body, Wealth Seminar
Polk State College will host Mind, Body, Wealth — A Health and Economic Seminar on May 3 at the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center, 999 Ave. H N.E. Free lunch, breakfast, health screenings and credit…
Polk State Again Named a Best Workplace for Commuters
Universal access to public transit, parking spots especially for carpoolers, and programs that encourage biking and walking have earned Polk State its second consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The College received the national recognition during…
Class Reunion: Long-Serving Professor, Theatre Director Recalls Landmark Shows, Trends in Polk’s First 40 Years
Thinking back on his 39-year career at Polk State College, Norm Small sorts through a hodgepodge of memories. There are plenty of big, history-making moments, like Antigone, his first production as director of the College’s…
Polk State to Host Conference for Administrative Professionals
Polk State’s Corporate College will host a conference for administrative professionals on Thursday, April 24. The conference agenda includes: 8:30 a.m. — continental breakfast 9 a.m. — Mindfulness at Work: Creating the Space to Effectively…
Polk State to Host Black Violin for Two Free Performances
Polk State College will host the classically trained and critically acclaimed duo Black Violin for two performances on April 17. The forces behind Black Violin are Wil B and Kev Marcus, who wield their instruments…
Summer Registration Now Underway at Polk
Registration for summer classes at Polk State is now underway. Currently enrolled students may register for the spring term through the College’s student portal, Passport. Prospective new students should first submit an online application to…