Singer-Songwriter Rob Hazen to Perform at Polk State Nov. 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Rob Hazen for two free performances. According to his bio at iamrobhazen.com, Orlando-based Hazen recorded a cover of the Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” in 2012, which gained him global exposure…
Professor and Newspaper Columnist Leads Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High Students in Discussion on Civics, Civility
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students spent Tuesday afternoon discussing civics, and especially relevant in an election year, civility, during an event featuring Florida Southern College professor and newspaper columnist R. Bruce Anderson. Principal…
Joggin’ for the Noggin 2016
More than 550 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 5th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5k presented by Regal Lakeland in partnership with Florida Blue on Oct. 21 at the Polk State Lakeland campus.…
Meet the Global Faculty: Logan Randolph Uses Biological Issues Course to Help Students Realize Their Impact on the World
Polk State’s Global Studies Program offers students the ability to explore subjects and issues on a global level — without ever having to leave campus. Here, we introduce Biology Professor Logan Randolph, who has taught…
Polk State Joins FUSE Partnership, Guaranteeing Students Admission to USF
Polk State College students will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Florida after the signing of an agreement described as “groundbreaking” on Friday. “The FUSE program guarantees our students a pathway to select…
Special Olympics Fall Classic
Polk State hosted the Special Olympics Area 8 Fall Classic on Oct. 16, 2016, on the College’s Winter Haven campus.
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…
