Women’s History Month Celebration Kicks Off
Polk State College is kicking off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. The Office of Equity and Diversity, Polk State College Foundation, Student…
Polk State Celebrates Black History Month With Cultural Events
Polk State College has a slate of events planned through February in honor of Black History Month. The month-long celebration will include ethnic cuisine, African literature and music, movies with historically important themes, STEM activities…
Annual MLK Celebration Honors And Inspires
Dr. Alzo J. Reddick, Sr. only played hooky twice – first in 1948 to see Jackie Robinson play ball and again in 1968, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Dr. Reddick was the…
Students Pen Inspiring, Scholarship-Winning Essays On Civil Rights Movement
The Polk State College Foundation presented three students with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards at the 14th Annual MLK Celebration for essays on the Civil Rights Movement and community service.…
MLK: The Dream, The Vision, The Reality
Polk State held its 14th annual celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 10, 2017, at the Student Center in Winter Haven. The ceremony featured remarks from keynote speaker Dr.…
The Dream, The Vision, The Reality: Annual Event To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Polk State College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its fourteenth annual MLK Celebration titled, “The Dream, The Vision, The Reality.” The luncheon will take place at 11:30…
Polk State’s 117th Commencement: A Milestone For Students, President, And District Board Of Trustee
Polk State College’s 117th commencement ceremony was extraordinarily special, marking milestones for students, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustee Cindy Hartley Ross. Nearly 500 students flocked to the RP Funding Center –…
College Opens Arms to Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students
Polk State College is offering support to students displaced from their homes in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this week to provide support by offering in-state…
Post-Hurricane Irma FAQ For Students
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the affects of Hurricane Irma on classes, testing, financial aid, and more. Q: I missed the deadline to register for a 12-week class. What can I do?…
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates La Familia
Although Hurricane Irma postponed the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off event that has traditionally marked the beginning of the a month-long celebration, events are scheduled through Oct. 28 to celebrate the 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Month…
