content top

Polk State to Offer Expanded Art Courses...

Polk State to Offer Expanded Art Courses in Lake Wales
Posted by Polk State College on Apr 20, 2012 in Arts, Education | 0 comments
Polk State College will offer an expanded array of art courses in Lake Wales this summer to serve both degree- and non-degree-seekers. “Polk State College is excited to bring these programs to the Lake Wales community. Polk State has a rich tradition of Fine Arts programming, and is continuously looking for ways to better serve all residents and areas of Polk County, and these...
Read More

PSC Early Childhood Education Program Se...

PSC Early Childhood Education Program Sees Remarkable Growth
Posted by Polk State College on Apr 20, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
For the unacquainted, early childhood education is all about naptimes and finger-painting, silly songs and afternoon snacks. In truth, the field is far more complicated — and growing more so all the time. Training requirements are more stringent than ever. Employers are taking a more selective approach to hiring. Research continues to emphasize the importance of early education in...
Read More

Lavallée-Welch presents keynote address ...

Lavallée-Welch presents keynote address at Kentucky conference
Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 19, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Catherine Lavallée-Welch, director of the University of South Florida Polytechnic Library, presented the closing keynote address April 13 at the 2012 Joint Spring Conference of the Kentucky Library Association Academic Library Section, Kentucky Library Association Special Library Section and the Special Libraries Association Kentucky Chapter. The conference took place in Jamestown,...
Read More

Liontas receives ROCMELIA Researcher Awa...

Liontas receives ROCMELIA Researcher Award
Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 17, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Dr. John I. Liontas of the University of South Florida Polytechnic has received the ROCMELIA Researcher Award from the Republic of China Multimedia English Learning and Instruction Association. Dr. Yuangshan Chuang, president of ROCMELIA (Republic of China Multimedia English Learning and Instruction Association) and an English professor at Kun Shan University in Tainan, Taiwan,...
Read More

Poly students join new chapter of Kappa ...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 13, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
What do Albert Einstein and 25 University of South Florida Polytechnic students have in common?  They all joined Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society for educators. USF Poly’s Division of Education initiated its charter chapter of Kappa Delta Pi on March 23 by inducting the students into its Alpha Zeta Mu Chapter. Dr. Mary Clement from Berry College and president of Kappa...
Read More

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ Weekend Offer...

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!’ Weekend Offers Angling Fun
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Apr 9, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Women are invited to explore the finest of fishing at the next “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” seminar, April 20-22 at the I.T. Parker Community Center in Dania Beach in the Fort Lauderdale area. Held in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) through the Sport Fish Restoration Program, “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” is a national...
Read More

Mulberry Great American Cleanup Saturday...

Mulberry Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 14
Posted by Keep Polk County Beautiful on Apr 9, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education, Environment | 0 comments
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with the City of Mulberry and Magnify Credit Union, invite you to participate in this year’s City of Mulberry Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 14, at Magnify Credit Union from 8 am-noon. The Great American Cleanup is a nationwide cleanup initiative led by Keep America Beautiful.  This cleanup event has taken place across the...
Read More

Sportsman’s Assn. Joins KPCB To Cl...

Sportsman’s Assn. Joins KPCB To Clean Up Camp Mack
Posted by Keep Polk County Beautiful on Apr 9, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education, Environment | 0 comments
Lake Wales – Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman’s Association’s (K.R.V.S.A) and Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc.  (KPCB) are gearing up again for this year’s 25th annual lake cleanup at Camp Mack in Lake Wales on April 14.  K.R.V.S.A. is a local sportsman’s club whose motto is “Keeping our waterways Navigable,” who in addition to this event and others like it,...
Read More

Polk County Historical Museum Introduces...

Polk County Historical Museum Introduces Speaker Series
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Apr 5, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Bartow – The Polk County Historical Museum is introducing a “Lunch n’ Learn” series. The museum invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker on the third Tuesday every month. Lectures will begin at 12:15 and last 30 – 45 minutes. The series includes: April 17          Florida at the Movies Rob Smith Jr. Learn all about Florida and its...
Read More

PolySTEM Conference to focus on economic...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 5, 2012 in Business, Education | 0 comments
The University of South Florida Polytechnic will host the first PolySTEM Conference April 9 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will coordinate efforts to foster economic growth and prosperity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) business and industry, research and development, and education. Leaders in business and industry, economic development, government and...
Read More

Polk State Students See Opportunities in...

Polk State Students See Opportunities in Shoes
Posted by Polk State College on Apr 4, 2012 in Charity/Volunteer, Education | 0 comments
For Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students Holly Kennon and Sarah Massey, shoes are much more than just shoes. They are opportunities. A pair of sneakers is a chance for a child to go to school. A pair of pumps is a woman’s shot at a new job. A pair of loafers can help a man get his whole life back on track. With that in mind, the students are spearheading a shoe...
Read More

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cance...

LRCC to Host Upcoming Programs for Cancer Survivors
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Apr 4, 2012 in All About Breast Cancer, Education, Health/Fitness | 0 comments
Through its Survivorship Care Program, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center is pleased to present the following education programs to cancer survivors from throughout the community: •     April 11 – “Yoga for Wellness” •     May 9 – “Light and Healthy Eating From the Garden” a cooking demonstration with local chef, David Hammer. These programs will take place...
Read More

Gopher Tortoises Are On The Move

Gopher Tortoises Are On The Move
Posted by Marialice Quinn on Apr 3, 2012 in Education, Environment | 0 comments
Gopher Tortoises Move Slowly Through ‘Spring Training’ Of Grazing, Burrow-Digging Like a baseball player stretching muscles and practicing skills during spring training, the gopher tortoise is emerging from winter dormancy and moving slowly and steadily through the landscape in search of greenery to eat and a new place to dig its burrow. Look for gopher tortoises’ distinctive...
Read More

Polk State Archaeology Club Presents Civ...

Polk State Archaeology Club Presents Civil War Lecture
Posted by Polk State College on Apr 3, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
Polk State Archaeology Club to Present “Florida and the Civil War” The Polk State Archaeology Club will present a lecture on “Florida and the Civil War” on April 14 at 10 a.m. in Winter Haven. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeff Moates, director of the West Central Florida Regional Center of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), will speak about...
Read More

Blue Sky to present Effective Negotiatio...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 3, 2012 in Business, Education | 0 comments
The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program will present “Effective Negotiations” April 19 at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland). Networking begins at 8 a.m. and the seminar starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Business owners, senior managers, and others wishing to take their negotiating skills to the next level...
Read More

Blue Sky to present ‘SBIR/STTR Grants In...

Posted by USF Polytechnic on Apr 3, 2012 in Business, Education | 0 comments
The University of South Florida Polytechnic’s Blue Sky business incubator program invites entrepreneurs and small-business owners to attend a “SBIR/STTR Grants Information” seminar April 17 at Blue Sky West (116 S. Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland). Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.  There is no cost to attend. Wayne Brass, Pinellas County area manager...
Read More

Creative Studies Program Focuses on Natu...

Creative Studies Program Focuses on Natural Inspiration
Posted by Polk Museum of Art on Mar 29, 2012 in Arts, Education | 0 comments
Upcoming Creative Studies Program Focuses on Being ‘Inspired by Nature’ LAKELAND – Polk Museum of Art will continue its Creative Studies series with “Inspired by Nature” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21. The program costs $10 for Museum members and $15 for non-members. “Inspired by Nature” will provide an in-depth look at the renewal, ecstasy and inspiration that...
Read More

Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane ...

Polk Seeks Vendors for Annual Hurricane Expo
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Mar 29, 2012 in Education, Environment | 0 comments
BARTOW – Polk County Fire Rescue is seeking vendors for their annual Polk County Hurricane Expo planned for June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Eva Banquet Hall in Haines City. The expo offers Polk County residents an opportunity to educate and prepare themselves for all potential hazards. PCFR is seeking vendors to provide relevant disaster preparedness information to...
Read More

PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal J...

PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform
Posted by Polk State College on Mar 29, 2012 in Education, Entertainment | 0 comments
PSC Chorale, Women’s Chorus, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble to Perform in April 1 Concert LAKE WALES – Polk State College’s Music Department will perform choir classics, jazz favorites and contemporary music during a concert presented by the Lake Wales Arts Council. The concert, titled “A New Sound,” will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, in Updike Hall at the Polk...
Read More

Polk County Historical Society Hosts Civ...

Polk County Historical Society Hosts Civil War Program
Posted by Polk County Board of County Commissioners on Mar 29, 2012 in Education | 0 comments
BARTOW – The Polk County Historical Museum will host the program, “History Detective Wanted: Who was the Real Second Lieutenant of Company E?” Tuesday, April 10, at 4 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Coincidently, exactly 150 years ago on April 10, many of the citizens of Polk County were officially mustered in the service of Company “E” Seventh Florida...
Read More

« Older Entries Next Entries »