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.
Step Afrika! To Bring “Much More Than a Dance Show” to Polk State Feb. 20
Polk State College will host Step Afrika!, one of the nation’s leading African-American dance companies, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. “Stepping is something of an under-the-radar art form. As a graduate…
Renowned Dallas Brass Coming to Polk State for Concert, Workshops with Students
One of the country’s most highly acclaimed musical ensembles will visit Polk State College in February to entertain audiences and, if all goes as planned, change a few students’ lives, too. “Dallas Brass is one…
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.
ExpressJet Offers Jobs to Seven Polk State Aerospace Students
Seven Polk State Aerospace students now know where they will land after graduation: in jobs with ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines. “It’s a relief. Two years ago, I didn’t know what…
Dundu Dole, Tampa Spiritual Ensemble to Perform During Polk State’s Black History Month Celebration
Bringing the music to Polk State College’s Black History Month celebration are Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet and the Tampa Spiritual Ensemble, both of which will give free performances later this month. Dundu Dole, meaning…
Apply Now for Polk State College Foundation Scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation will accept scholarship applications from Feb. 1 through March 15. This year, the Foundation will award more than $400,000 in endowed scholarships. Scholarships are available for students already attending the…
Polk State Continues to Grow International Study Program; 2016 Destinations Include Bahamas, Europe
Polk State’s burgeoning international study program is now enrolling participants for upcoming trips to the Bahamas, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain. “These programs have been added to the schedule due to student requests for…
Multitalented Mandolinist Sierra Hull to Perform Two Free Concerts at Polk State in February
Singer, songwriter and mandolinist Sierra Hull, whose fans include Béla Fleck and Alison Krauss, will perform two free concerts at Polk State College in February. Hull performed at the Grand Ole Opry when she was…
