Polk State Professors Leading Tour of Peru in Summer 2014
Students and members of the community are invited to accompany Polk State College professors on a nine-day trip to Peru. The trip is planned for June 14-22, 2014, and will include Lima, the capital of…
College’s First Artist-In-Residence ‘Grows Next Big Oaks of Art’
Polk State College’s first artist-in-residence wrapped up his stay in Lake Wales on Friday, using the last moments before his departure to remind locals that they are surrounded by immense beauty. Saddi Khali, a photographer,…
Holden Takes Dual Enrollment Message to Legislature
Earlier today Polk State College President Eileen Holden addressed the Education Appropriations Subcommittee of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the College and colleagues across the Florida College System. Holden’s message to the legislature, meeting…
The Scoop on Unpaid Internships
Still reeling from the #BlackSwanunpaidinternshiplawsuit backlash on unpaid internships? … Um, don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, in a nutshell, some interns worked for Fox Searchlight Pictures for about three years during the production…
It’s FallFest Time Again at Polk State, This Year’s Event is Oct. 19
Polk State College’s 27th annual FallFest will take place Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. As the community has come to look forward to…
Polk State Winter Haven to Host Breast Cancer Event
Polk State Winter Haven will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at the WST Lawn, complete with games, prizes, free food and guest speakers. It’s all aimed…
Polk’s Mock Courtroom Exercise Readies Students for Future Testimony; Hailed by State Attorney
Chris Dudley had never been in a courtroom before last Tuesday night, when he entered the Polk County Courthouse, took the stand, and was cross-examined on an arrest report he’d written as part of his…
Polk State Open Houses Are Oct. 21, 24
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students in October. The first event will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB 1100) at…
Polk State Helps Students Learn About Possibilities in Manufacturing
More than 150 high school students recently toured a variety of Polk County-based manufacturing operations, and in the process learned how Polk State College can help them start their careers in the manufacturing industry. The…
College’s Annual Quilting Exhibit Begins Oct. 7
Polk State College will once again host an exhibit by the Winter Haven Quilters, a community favorite for 19 years. This year’s exhibit will be available to view from Oct. 7-24, Monday through Thursday, from…
