Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Performance by Latin Artist Leo de Cuba
Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Leo de Cuba, a one-man instrumental act whose music is inspired by his Latino heritage, on Oct.1 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the Polk State…
Meet the Officers: Polk State Winter Haven SGA President Kimberly Myers, VP Sinead Fernandes
The Student Government Association is the official representative of Polk State College students. The SGA acts as a liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus activities, and represents students in statewide organizations and legislative issues…
No Tears Here: Polk State Theatre to Present Four Comedies in Upcoming Season
The difference between Polk State Theatre’s last season and the season that begins this October is pretty simple: “This season, you’re going to laugh until you cry,” said Paul Carbonell, Theatre Department coordinator. “Last season,…
Polk State Mourns Loss of Faculty Member Janet Golden, Memorial Service Is Sept. 18
Polk State College is mourning the loss of long-serving faculty member Janet Golden. Golden, a chemistry professor at the College for 12 years, died Friday. She was 64. According to her obituary in The Ledger,…
Polk State Students Travel to Oxford, England to Present at International Conference
Three Polk State students recently had the chance not only to travel outside the country for the first time but also to present their research on workforce diversity to an international audience. Danielle Godwin, Rosemary…
Respiratory Care Alumna Says Program Allowed Her to Start a Career and Family on Her Terms
Ammany Shihaibar knew where she wanted to end up in life, and with help from Polk State, she got there, right on time. “If it hadn’t been for Polk State and the Respiratory Care program,”…
Polk State International Photo Contest Accepting Entries Through Oct. 3
Traveled the world and have interesting photographs to show for it? Enter the Polk State College Institute for Global Initiatives‘ “Capturing Cultures” photo contest. The deadline to enter is Oct. 3. Polk State students and…
Polk State Now Accepting Entries for Fall Student Art Competition
From photography to painting, students of all creative persuasions are invited to enter their work into Polk State College’s fall student art competition. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30. Entry forms may be found…
Polk’s First Legislative Tour Highlights Programs, Budget Priorities Baccalaureate Degrees
Members of Polk County’s legislative delegation got an up-close glimpse of Polk State College’s facilities, impact on students’ lives, and priorities for the upcoming year during a special event Wednesday. State Rep. John Wood (R-Winter…
Polk Nursing Alum Delivers “I Actually Do Care” to Patients at LRMC’s Emergency Department
When Greg Baisden thinks about the difference he gets to make for patients every day, he thinks about an elderly woman, her daughter, and his cell phone. Not too long ago, Baisden, a Registered Nurse…
