Governor Appoints Cindy Ross to College’s District Board of Trustees
Cindy Hartley Ross will return to Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees. Gov. Rick Scott announced on Monday that Ross had been appointed to a term that ends May 31, 2017. Ross succeeds Ernest…
Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Hosting Brazilian Singer-Songwriter Vinicius Cantuária March 19
Fresh off stops in Brazil and Ecuador, the multitalented Vinicius Cantuária will kick off an American tour at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. While always staying true to his Brazilian roots, singer-guitarist Cantuária…
For Polk Respiratory Care Alumna, A Cough Inspired a New Career
Terri Dixon remembers the exact moment — or rather, the exact cough — that changed the course of her whole life. She was working as a phlebotomist, performing another routine blood draw, when a patient suddenly started…
Polk’s 50th Anniversary: College’s Five Decades of Growth Began with Pughsville
For 50 years, the story of Pughsville and its contributions — rather sacrifices — in the name of affordable, accessible higher education has gone largely untold. That changes now, in the midst of Polk State’s 50th anniversary…
Back on Campus Lecture Series Continues March 13, 27
Polk State College’s Back on Campus Lecture Series continues Friday, March 13, at the Winter Haven Campus. Polk State has hosted Back on Campus for more than a decade. The lectures are free and open…
Gary Baker Memorial Art Exhibition Begins March 16, Work of Beloved Professor Available for Purchase to Benefit Student Scholarships
The work of one of Polk State College’s longest serving — and most beloved — professors will be on display through late April. Gary Baker taught art at the College for 37 years before retiring…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Corrine Oliviia for Lunchtime Concert on March 11
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by Corrine Oliviia at 12:30 p.m. on March 11 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event is…
Polk State Accepting Entries for Spring Student Art Competition; Deadline is March 25
Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is March 25. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland LTB 1108 Art Gallery, open Monday-Thursday…
International Circle Hosting “Voices from Mariel” Co-Producer on Tuesday
Polk State College’s International Circle will host local filmmaker Jose Garcia, who has received international attention for his “Voices from Mariel” documentary. Garcia will be the speaker at International Circle’s next meeting, scheduled for 6:30…
Actress Libby Skala Returning to Polk State College to Perform “Felicitas” on March 12, 20 and 21
Polk State College will welcome back Libby Skala, a critically acclaimed writer and performer, for three events in March. “Libby did an amazing job for us in 2014,” said Osubi Craig, director of the Polk…
