Polk State Music Coordinator Conducts Statewide Chorus, Pays Tribute to Early Mentor
Polk State Music Department Coordinator John Anderson was selected to conduct the 2015 Florida Vocal Association’s Choral Directors’ Chorus, an honor that allowed him to pay tribute to his longtime mentor. “I’ve never been so…
Polk State Hosting Award-Winning Educators Harry and Rosemary Wong for Teacher Workshop on Aug. 6
Harry and Rosemary Wong, who enjoy celebrity status among American educators, will share their strategies for classroom management and other tips for teachers’ success during a workshop hosted by Polk State College, Victory Christian Academy…
Retired Professor Donates a Portion of Her “Jeopardy!” Winnings to Polk State College Foundation
A retired Polk State College professor who won more than $10,000 on the game show “Jeopardy!” has donated a portion of her winnings to the Polk State College Foundation. “It’s to give students the opportunity…
Incoming Freshmen: First Flight Convocation Will Take Place Aug. 20 and 21
Polk State College will host First Flight Convocation events for incoming freshmen at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. “Last year was the first year for student convocation, and while we conducted academic tours…
In the Bahamas, Polk State Students Learn About Art, Biology — and Life
During their weeklong study-abroad experience in the Bahamas, 11 Polk State College students earned credits in art and biology. The most important things they learned, however, may be those that have no place on their…
Polk State Website Attacked, No Personal Data Compromised but Safety Urged
At 8:10 a.m. on July 23, 2015, Polk State College became aware of malware on our website, www.polk.edu . Polk State College does its best to protect our customers and we immediately contacted our outside service…
Polk State Nursing Student Has Letter to the Editor Published
A Polk State College Nursing student’s letter to the editor, in which she urged healthcare providers to talk with their patients about skin cancer, was recently published in The Ledger. Kristen Mahlan is a registered…
Polk State Theatre Students Honored by Theatre Winter Haven
Several Polk State Theatre students were among the honorees at Theatre Winter Haven’s 45th Annual Pierrot Awards last month. The awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories, from acting to set design, during Theatre…
Meet the Officers: Polk State Winter Haven’s Student Activities Board
The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a student-led organization funded through student activities and services fees. The SAB is in charge of planning campus events to encourage social engagement and multicultural awareness. The Lakeland and…
Polk State Mourns Math Professor Carolyn Horseman, Who Spent Final Weeks Doing What She Loved — Teaching
Polk State College is mourning Carolyn Horseman, a dedicated educator who taught until the last weeks of her life. Horseman, 68, died Sunday. According to her obituary in The Ledger, Horseman was a native of…
