Five Questions With Pairris Jones: How “My Plan” Is Helping Students Pick and Prepare for Their Careers
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” For kids, answers to that question come easily. Firefighter, teacher, policeman, astronaut, princess, rock star. Anything is possible, and there are no consequences for making…
To Help Students Succeed, Polk State Offering SOAR Sessions on Lakeland, Winter Haven Campuses
Polk State faculty members at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses will be leading a series of workshops this fall, all aimed at helping students succeed in college. “Transitioning from high school to…
Polk State Hosting Almost There Band and Violinist Daniel Davis for Performances in September
Polk State College will host cover band Almost There and contemporary violinist Daniel Davis for performances in early September. The four-member Almost There band has toured throughout the United States, opening for acts including…
Polk State Lakeland Career Development Services Fall Events Include Sessions on Scholarships, Social Media
Polk State Lakeland’s Career Development Services has numerous events planned for the fall semester, all intended to help students get ready for the professional world. “Each workshop and event is designed to empower our students…
More than 500 New Freshmen Attend Polk State Lakeland Convocation, Speaker Encourages Hard Work, Campus Involvement
More than 500 new freshmen attended Polk State Lakeland’s inaugural First Flight Convocation on Friday, where they were encouraged to work hard in the classroom, get involved on campus, pursue their passions, and make every…
International Circle Hosting “Voices from Mariel” Co-Producer on Tuesday
Polk State College’s International Circle will host local filmmaker Jose Garcia, who has received international attention for his “Voices from Mariel” documentary. Garcia will be the speaker at International Circle’s next meeting, scheduled for 6:30…
Polk State College to Host Editor of Ebony Magazine for Two Events
As part of its Black History Month celebration, Polk State College will host Mitzi Miller, editor-in-chief of EBONY Magazine, for two events. As a staple of the newsstands for nearly 70 years, and with a…
Polk State’s “Voices of the People” Concert Series Presents Shawn Edmonds Quintet on Feb. 6
Polk State College’s “Voices of the People” concert series continues Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Polk State Lakeland LTB atrium. The concert is open to the public. Donations of $5 are requested to…
Lakeland Campus Sets Saturday Hours for Students Interested in 12- and 8-Week Classes
Polk State Lakeland will be offering Saturday services to students interested in enrolling in eight- and 12-week classes this semester. Saturday services will be offered: Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb.…
Polk’s Black History Month Events Begin Feb. 2, Will Include Performances, Exhibits, Community Forum Moderated by EBONY Editor
Polk State College’s Black History Month events begin Feb. 2, and will include art exhibits, performances, and two events featuring EBONY magazine editor-in-chief Mitzi Miller. Scheduled events include: Feb. 2-23 Black History Month exhibits Polk…