Polk State Theatre Presents The Fantasticks Beginning Nov. 13
Polk State Theatre will continue its love-themed season with The Fantasticks, an off-Broadway smash that’s been performed for nearly 50 years. The show’s run at the College begins with a free preview Nov. 13 at…
Polk Grad Injured in Traffic Accident; Donations Being Accepted for Prosthetic
Polk State graduate Tyler Ewles is facing a difficult recovery after a traffic accident in late October, and an account has been established at the College for those who would like to lend their financial…
POLKcast: Flying through the First Year Experience with Cate Igo
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay CI: Cate Igo CI We don’t do anything fun in the First Year Experience, it’s all work. LB That’s a huge lie. That is a lie. [Theme Music]…
POLKcast: Disability services and awareness with Kim Pearsall
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay KP: Kim Pearsall LB: It’s like a whole new world? A whole new world? [Theme Music] MF: All right well, welcome back to POLKcast, I’m your host Madison…
Starting a New Life: Retired Air Force Colonel is Now Biology Professor at Polk
It’s a Wednesday afternoon at Polk State Winter Haven, and a new biology professor is teaching aspiring nurses about the circulatory system. He’s an affable man, likeable even when correcting his students, tough but willing…
POLKcast: Food pantries and an inclusive environment with Kim DeRonda
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay KD: Kim DeRonda LB Really the underlying thing is you gettin’ old girl. You don’t know me. [Theme Music] MF Welcome back to POLKcast. I’m your host, Madison…
POLKcast: Honoring veterans with Byron Loyd
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay BL: Byron Loyd LB: Well, you do make a difference and it is wonderful we are neighbors. BL: Yes, we are. LB: Best neighbors. MF: I hear Byron…
Polk State’s International Education Week Events Include Guest Lecture by Stonehenge Researcher David Jacques
Polk State College will mark International Education Week with a slate of events on both its Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, Nov. 11-14. International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of…
Polk Grad Finds Fulfillment in Second Career as Respiratory Therapist
Some things are just worth waiting for, no matter how long it takes. Such was the case with Kellie Mislovic’s career as a respiratory therapist. “I love my job, and I’m definitely happier because of…
Authors to Visit Lakeland, Winter Haven Campuses Thursday
Polk State College will host nine authors for events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses on Thursday. The Winter Haven event will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in room WST 126 in…
