Donor Appreciation Luncheon
The Polk State College Foundation held its annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on February 12 in Winter Haven. Volunteer leadership, faculty, staff, and students thanked donors for their generous support of the Foundation throughout the program.
Downtown College Town
The theme of February’s First Friday in downtown Lakeland was Downtown College Town, and Polk State representatives were on hand Feb. 5, passing out free popcorn and providing information on the College’s programs and activities.
Middle Schoolers Visit Advanced Technology Center
A group of 40 students from Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Feb. 2 to learn about career opportunities in supply chain and engineering.
MLK Celebration
Polk State held its 12th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 13, 2016, at the Student Center in Winter Haven. Four-time NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong, who attended Winter Haven High School,…
Center for Public Safety Grand Opening
The Polk State Center for Public Safety held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening Jan. 8 at the new facility in Winter Haven. The state-of-the-art building houses the College’s programs in Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services,…
Commencement
Polk State held its 113th commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony featured remarks by Madeline Pumariega, chancellor of the Florida College System, and Auburndale Police Chris Nelson, who received the College’s Distinguished Alumnus…
Chancellor Visits Polk State
Madeline Pumariega, chancellor of the Florida College System, visited Polk State on Dec. 17. She toured the new Center for Public Safety, and the Winter Haven campus before meeting with students and administrators. She also…
Pinning Ceremony
Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 16 for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried as…
Winter Concert: Christmas Gala
Polk State Music presented “A Christmas Gala of Holiday Favorites” on Dec. 12 and 13 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The event featured performances by Polk State’s Symphonic Band, Vocal Jazz…
Thanksgiving Potluck
Thank you to Yulonda Bell and to all of the volunteers for organizing Polk State Winter Haven campus’ first Thanksgiving potluck for faculty, staff, and administration on Nov. 19.