Community Celebrates Opening of Center for Public Safety
The ribbon has been cut and the Polk State Center for Public Safety is officially open for business. Polk State celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art, 101,450-square-foot facility with a ceremony on Friday,…
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,…
“A Fine Romance” on Display at Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center; Artist to Perform Jan. 16
Now on display at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center is “A Fine Romance,” featuring the works of Erika Lawlor Schmidt, who will also give a special performance later in the month. A native…
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…
Polk’s MLK Luncheon is Jan. 13; NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong to Give Keynote Address
Polk State College’s 12th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center, 999 Ave. H N.E. Four-time NBA All-Star…
Florida College System Chancellor Takes Questions from Polk State Students, Encourages Them to Be Leaders
During her visit to Polk State College on Thursday, Florida College System (FCS) Chancellor Madeline Pumariega got a peek at the soon-to-open Center for Public Safety, toured the Winter Haven campus and met with administrators. But…
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…
Family Sees Third Generation Graduate from Polk State College
For the Clayton-Connors clan, Polk State is a family tradition. This week, Joseph Connors, 19, graduates with his Associate in Arts degree. In doing so becomes the third generation of his family to graduate…
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…
