Polk State Winter Haven to Host Breast Cancer Event

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Polk State Winter Haven will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the WST Lawn, complete with games, prizes, free food and guest speakers. It’s all aimed…

From left, Nick Swiney, Jared Houts and Kyle Town are three members of the band Trials, which will represent Polk State in the United Way's upcoming Battle of the Bands.

“Battle of the Bands” Features Polk State Entry

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From left, Nick Swiney, Jared Houts and Kyle Town are three members of the band Trials, which will represent Polk State in the United Way's upcoming Battle of the Bands.

Their name is Trials. They’re rock. They’re indie. And they’ll be reppin’ Polk State at the United Way’s upcoming Battle of the Bands. The Battle of the Bands will take place at 5:30 p.m. on…

Volunteerism Event Offers Chance to Get Involved, Reap Benefits

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An event with Polk State connections takes place this weekend, the message of which is this: If you’re not volunteering in your community, it’s time to start. Servapalooza Polk is planned for 9 a.m. to…

Club Rush Begins Monday; Membership Makes the College Experience

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Polk State’s annual Club Rush kicks off on Monday, when students will have the chance to learn about — and join — dozens of clubs and organizations. College officials have a bit of advice for anyone within…

Polk State graduate Alexander Price is interning in Rep. John Wood's office this semester.

Experience, Hard Work Helped Eagle Land Capitol Internship

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Polk State graduate Alexander Price is interning in Rep. John Wood's office this semester.

Polk State student Alexander Price is in the final days of a life-changing internship at the state Capitol, working in the office of Rep. John Wood. Price, 20, graduated with his Associate in Arts from…

olk State Lakeland's Student Government Association will host a leadership event featuring Internship Program Coordinator Lynn Chisholm.

Polk State Lakeland Hosting Student Leadership Event

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olk State Lakeland's Student Government Association will host a leadership event featuring Internship Program Coordinator Lynn Chisholm.

Polk State Lakeland’s Student Government Association will host a leadership event for students on April 18. The event, dubbed Leadership SWAGG — Students Working to Accomplish Great Goals — will begin with a football challenge at…

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Polk State Student Ryan Darley Named Newman Civic Fellow

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Polk State College student Ryan Darley has been named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow, an honor given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to bettering their communities. Darley is one of 181 students from…

Rep. Seth McKeel Visits Polk State, Takes Students’ Questions

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State Rep. Seth McKeel spent part of the afternoon on Tuesday at Polk State Winter Haven, where he took students’ questions on everything from the fiscal cliff to his priorities for education in the state.…

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