When Dean of Student Services Larry Pakowski isn’t assisting students with navigating their college journeys, he’s helping others determine their “true colors” through the personality-identification system used by educational institutions, businesses, and government organizations as a conflict management tool.

Learn more about True Colors and take the test at truecolorsintl.com.

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Director of Purchasing Mark Lillquist joins POLKcast to talk about Star Wars and how he uses his interest in the epic space opera media franchise for good. As part of Star Wars costuming group 501st Legion, Lillquist participates in collective costume events, organized volunteer efforts, and charity work that brings people together through Star Wars fandom.

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Dr. Annette Hutcherson, Director of Polk State’s Nursing Program, takes listeners on a world tour in this episode of POLKcast. While many know Dr. Hutcherson for her expertise in Nursing education, some may not be aware that Dr. Hutcherson has traveled to almost every state and will soon be able to say she has traveled to every continent, checking Africa off her list when she visits Egypt.

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At Polk State, John Fynn is known for his passion for mentoring and motivating students, but many may not know that outside of the College he is popular for his hat- and fascinator-making skills. Inspired by the British fashion statement, Fynn joins POLKcast with his models Shakisha, Karen, Dot, and Stacey to give listeners an inside look into the art of millinery.

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A man of many hobbies, Polk State Biology Professor Joey Maier joins POLKcast to talk about shark tagging and how students can get their feet wet in Guadeloupe this spring break on a study abroad trip focused on environmental and ocean sciences.

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For more on the Guadeloupe study abroad opportunity, visit Polk State’s Institute for Global Initiatives and Open Explorer.

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The work of Polk State Professor of Art Holly Scoggins is described as a Southern Gothic memoir that leaves viewers with something “beautifully haunted.” In this Halloween-inspired episode, POLKcast delves into the creepy, thought-provoking experiences that have inspired her artwork.

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Check out Scoggins’ work at hollyscogginsart.com.

The following links provide further information about topics discussed in this episode.

When a Rose Speaks to the Grave | Hunt is On for Serial Killer in Long Island Deaths

Vanity of Vanities | The Yellow Wallpaper 

Fearful Symmetry |  Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir

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Melvin Thompson may be the POLKcast guest that students know best. Thompson serves as the Director of the Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO),  but some may not know that he is an avid 80s toy collector.

In this episode, POLKcast explores Thompson’s collection of childhood toys he just can’t let go of.

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Dive into POLKcast with Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Guidance Counselor Peter Preston, lead singer of rock band Zen Fuse Box, credited with POLKcast’s catchy theme music.

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