Fallfest 2016
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Polk State’s annual Fallfest on Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven campus. The event featured crafts, music, food, a haunted house and kids zone, police and EMS demonstrations, a pumpkin patch,…
Movie Critic to Polk State Students: Blindness Didn’t Stop Me, Don’t Let Anything Stop You
If a blind man can become an internationally syndicated movie critic, then what’s stopping any of us from achieving our goals? That was the message during Jay Forry’s presentations on Tuesday at Polk State’s…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Presents “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” Featuring Artist David McGee, Oct. 22
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will continue its fifth season with “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” showcasing the talents of painter David McGee and cellist Derek Menchan. “Voices of the People,…
Polk State’s Disability Awareness Month Events are Oct. 18, 19
Polk State College will host two events in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. The two events are as follows: Oct. 18 11 a.m. to noon., Polk State Winter Haven, WST 126 2-3 p.m., Polk State…
Polk State Announces 2017 Study Abroad Schedule
Polk State’s Institute for Global Initiatives has announced its 2017 study-abroad schedule, and students interested in participating are encouraged to begin making their travel plans now. “The itineraries we’re putting together for the 2017…
Polk State Partners With Lake Wales Charter Schools to Offer Free Screening of Edu-Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed”
Polk State College is partnering with the Lake Wales Charter Schools system to present a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” which has been described by Education Week as “among the best edu-documentaries…
Polk State Music to Present “Fall Festival of Singing” on Oct. 16
Polk State Music will begin its 2016-17 concert season with “Fall Festival of Singing” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. The concert is free…
Polk State’s Arts Day Is Oct. 27, Will Include Music Performances, Student Art Exhibit
Polk State College’s Arts Day will take place Oct. 27 and will showcase the talents of Music and Visual Arts students. “The depth of talent at Polk State is simply incredible. We created Arts Day…
Polk State’s FallFest, A Community Favorite for 30 Years, is Oct. 15
Polk State College’s annual FallFest, which this year marks its 30th anniversary, will take place Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. “What started…
Polk State Reschedules Arts Events Canceled by Hurricane
Polk State has rescheduled arts events that were canceled due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew. These events and their new dates and times are as follows: Polk State Theatre’s production of “Waiting for…
