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…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “A Doll’s House” Feb. 4-7 and 11-14
Polk State Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with “A Doll’s House,” the tale of a woman who must choose between keeping her family intact or being true to herself, which continues to captivate audiences even more…
Steel Drummer Mello Vibes to Give Three Free Performances at Polk State
Polk State College will host steel-drum artist Mello Vibes for three free performances in February as part of its annual Black History Month celebration. Mello Vibes has more than 26 years of experience and regularly…
“Conversations” to Bring Dynamic Music Educator and Performer to Polk County
With “Conversations,” Polk State’s Voices of the People Chamber Music Series brings a dynamic music educator to Polk County. Lecolion Washington, University of Memphis associate professor of bassoon, will perform at Lakeland’s Harrison School for…
Polk State Jazz Society Performs at State Capitol
Members of Polk State College’s Jazz Society took their talents to Tallahassee last week, performing during Polk County Day at the Capitol. The Jazz Society, an ensemble of musicians selected from the College’s jazz…
