Fallfest 2015
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Polk State’ annual Fallfest on Oct. 17 on the Winter Haven campus. The event featured crafts, music, food, kids zone, police and EMS demonstrations, pumpkin patch, haunted house, and more. Proceeds…
Kristin Andreassen Quartet Performing at Polk State on Oct. 22, 23
Polk State College will host the Kristin Andreassen Quartet for two concerts in October. A skilled guitarist and fiddler, Andreassen is also well-known for her lyrical prowess, having been described by The New Yorker as…
Polk State’s Shea Nationally Recognized for Improvements to Online Criminal Justice Courses
Polk State Criminal Justice Program Director Sgt. Christen Shea has received national recognition for her efforts to improve the online learning experience for students. Shea, a sergeant with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, received the…
Polk State-Trained Childcare Center Director Prepares Children for Kindergarten — and Life
For Latasha Ealey, the best moments in life are hearing 3-year-olds say “please,” “thank you,” and “yes, ma’am.” Because when the Polk State-trained childcare center director hears those little phrases, she knows she’s made a…
Polk State, Club Hispano de Lakeland Partner for First Solo U.S. Exhibit by Chilean Painter
Polk State College will host world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit, from Oct. 26-29. In hosting Martinez, Polk State College is offering Polk County an extended opportunity to enjoy Martinez’s work. Martinez was…
Eagles Join Heart Walk to Fight Heart Disease and Stroke
More than 150 Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2015 Heart Walk on Oct. 10 at Joker Marchant Stadium…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Hosting Open House for Prospective Students
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will host an Open House event for current high school sophomores. Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School serves juniors and seniors. Students fulfill high school…
Polk State’s Annual FallFest Event is Oct. 17
Polk State College’s 29th annual FallFest will take place Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. Thousands of attendees make their way to the event…
Polk County Sheriff’s Sgt.: “You Have to Have Your Education to Be Successful”
Newly promoted Polk County Sheriff’s Sgt. Austin Milligan has some advice for law enforcement officers seeking a college degree: “College,” he said, “just has to feel right.” For Milligan, what “felt right” was Polk State…
Red Baraat
As part of Arts Day at Polk State on Oct. 1, Red Baraat, a Brooklyn, NY, dhol and brass ensemble, gave a master class for students and a live performance on the Winter Haven campus.
