Polk State’s International Education Events Underway, Include Photo Exhibit, Concerts, Guest Speakers
In recognition of International Education Week, Polk State College has nearly a full month’s worth of events planned. International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Cambalache for Thursday Performance
As part of Polk State College’s celebration of international education, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will present a performance by Cambalache, a Los Angeles-based Chicano-Jarocho group. Cambalache will perform from 5:30 to 6:45…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Ed-E Cooper, R&B and Jazz Artist, on Wednesday
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Ed-E Cooper, an R&B and jazz artist, at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. The concert…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Series Continues Oct. 30 and Nov. 1
Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series continues with a pair of events that will raise money for the United Way. Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins and pianist Craig Ketter will lend their talents to…
National Tutor Appreciation Week: Polk State JD Alexander Center Celebrates Tutors for Dedication to Students
There are no greeting cards for the occasion, but this is National Tutor Appreciation Week, and the Polk State JD Alexander Center wasn’t about to let it pass by unnoticed. The National Tutoring Association (NTA),…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Trumpeter Jason Charos on Oct. 8
Polk State Lake Wales will host trumpeter Jason Charos for a performance at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event is…
Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with Piano Recital Sept. 27 at Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center
Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series will continue its 2014-15 season with a recital by pianist Carl Cranmer at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099…
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Performance by Latin Artist Leo de Cuba
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Leo de Cuba, a one-man instrumental act whose music is inspired by his Latino heritage, on Oct.1 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Polk State…
Polk State International Photo Contest Accepting Entries Through Oct. 3
Traveled the world and have interesting photographs to show for it? Enter the Polk State College Institute for Global Initiatives‘ “Capturing Cultures” photo contest. The deadline to enter is Oct. 3. Polk State students and…
Polk’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Underway, Events Include Exhibits, Movie, Fiesta
Polk State College’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is underway, with a busy schedule of events that includes art exhibits, a movie night, and the always-popular Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fiesta. Hispanic Heritage Month is one…