Polk State College’s Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform in April 1 Concert
Polk State College’s Music Department will perform choir classics, jazz favorites and contemporary music during a concert presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council. The concert, titled “A New Sound,” will take place at 3…
College Staff Members Promote Relay for Life Event
Senior Administrative Assistants Melissa LaRock and Tammy Villanueva were recently interviewed about Winter Haven’s Relay For Life event for “Polk Place,” a program that airs on Polk Government Television (PGTV). LaRock and Villanueva are co-chairs…
Polk State President, Student Help Launch “Graduate Tampa Bay”
Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden student Nathan Herbig will participate in Monday’s launch of Graduate Tampa Bay, an initiative to increase college-graduation rates. The two will be joined at the event by the presidents…
College Moderates Haines City Commission Debate
Polk State College cherishes partnerships across Polk County. Last night associate vice president David Steele moderated a City Commission debate in Haines City, hosted by the Haines City Chamber of Commerce. The event was covered…
Polk State Professor to Judge Art Show
Professor Vilas Tonape will be a judge in the fourth annual Winthrop Arts Festival scheduled for March 24-25 in Brandon. Read more in the Bloomingdale-RiverviewPatch.
Polk State to Host Transit Summit
The Polk Transit Authority is seeking input about how to improve transit across the county. A series of “listening sessions” and a forum will culminate with the June 13 event at Polk State’s Lakeland campus.…
College’s “Back on Campus” Event Featured
“Back on Campus” is a four-day series of workshops and lectures that this year will cover everything from American history to poetry to personal finance. The event will take place from 12:45 to 4:30 p.m.…
Elementary Students Want to Be Eagles
At Eastside Elementary School, fifth-grade Dual Language students take part in a program to improve their attendance and grades. The goal is to help the students graduate from high school and enter college. We may…
Free Throw Contest at Polk Sets Record
Thirty-three boys and girls competed in the Knights of Columbus council-level and district free throw competitions, both of which took place at Polk State’s Winter Haven campus. That was the highest level of participation yet.…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Student to Compete at Intel International Science Fair
A Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student will compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair — where she will present a project inspired by the lakes right here in Polk…