Weatherford College officials are closely monitoring the swine influenza situation. The College's facilities maintenance contractor, Johnson Controls, has stepped up its regular cleaning procedures.

"In addition to all our usual sanitation procedures, we are using the strongest disinfectant on the commercial market - a product called Virex - to clean all surfaces throughout the campus and student housing," said Joe Herndon, director. "We are paying special attention to all common areas, such as restrooms and the student center, and are spraying down countertops, doorknobs, desks, chairs, and even the pencil sharpeners in the classrooms."

WC will work with local, regional and national public health authorities to follow proper guidelines. To date, no cases of flu have been reported on the WC campus.

"The safety of our Weatherford College student body and employees is of the utmost importance," said Greg Thomas, vice president of student affairs. "I am pleased with the proactive and preventative measures that the College has taken at this juncture, and I am confident that the College will continue to incorporate appropriate strategies to assure student safety."

Individuals with flu-like symptoms or fever should seek medical attention from their preferred healthcare professional or local hospital. For more information and details on the swine flu, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention site, www.cdc.gov.

A "mini-mester" term covering courses in both geology and kinesiology will be offered through Weatherford College in May.

Successful "Casino Nights" have allowed the Zonta Club of Parker County to award $15,000 in college scholarships to 19 deserving students.

The Fine Arts and Communication Department at Weatherford College will present "The Good Doctor" by Neil Simon April 16-18.

The WC Tech Prep Consortium recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 30 area students.