Polk State’s International Education Events Underway, Include Photo Exhibit, Concerts, Guest Speakers
In recognition of International Education Week, Polk State College has nearly a full month’s worth of events planned. International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of…
Polk State Students: Stay Safe After Dark with These Tips
With Sunday’s time change, it’s dark by 6 p.m. — just when a lot of students are walking to class. Here, News@Polk reminds students of steps they can take to stay safe on campus after…
Polk PTA Alumnus Jorge Espinosa: Restoring Functionality and Hope
While studying at Polk State College, Jorge Espinosa learned all the textbook knowledge for his new career as a physical therapist assistant, but more importantly, he learned when to put his textbooks aside. “I remember…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Cambalache for Thursday Performance
As part of Polk State College’s celebration of international education, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will present a performance by Cambalache, a Los Angeles-based Chicano-Jarocho group. Cambalache will perform from 5:30 to 6:45…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Ed-E Cooper, R&B and Jazz Artist, on Wednesday
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Ed-E Cooper, an R&B and jazz artist, at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. The concert…
Polk State Hosting Two Dual Enrollment Events
Polk State College will host two information events for students interested in dual enrollment. The first event will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 4 in room LTB 1100 at Polk State Lakeland, 3425 Winter…
Polk Volleyball Coaches, Players Visit South McKeel Academy During Career Week
Polk State volleyball players and coaches recently participated in Career Week at Lakeland’s South McKeel Academy. Assistant coaches Ashley Hass and Chris Williams, along with players Laina Blanton and Elizabeth Garcia, made the visit in…
Joggin’ for the Noggin’
More than 300 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 3rd Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5k presented by Regal Automotive Group on Oct. 24 at the Polk State Lakeland campus. Proceeds from the event…
New Team Helps Eagles Soar in Public Speaking
Asa Hedstrom reluctantly joined the new Polk State Speech and Debate Team. Now, however, he’s glad he did. “I was talked into joining by Professor Christina Gesmundo,” he says. “After talking to her, I saw…
Polk State Winter Haven Hosting Musician Chris McCarty and Costume Contest on Thursday
Polk State Winter Haven will host a Halloween costume contest and an encore performance by Chris McCarty during a lunchtime event Thursday. The concert will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Student Center. McCarty, a…
