York film grad Will Ferguson wins the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Ferguson, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, has been named the 2012 winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel 419, published by Viking Canada/Penguin Canada.

Call for proposals: Fourth annual Inclusion Day conference

Submissions should focus on using creative ways, mediums and expressions to improve inclusion on a variety of topics that address the theme -- Creating for Inclusion.

Green tip of the week: Think 'Fair Trade' when purchasing clothing

Traditional clothing manufacturing has a significant impact on the environment and Fair Trade clothing made from organic cotton is a sustainable option.

New book examines how wealthy developed nations tackle health inequalities

York health policy Professor Dennis Raphael's most recent book, Tackling Health Inequalitites: Lessons from International Experiences, examines contrasting approaches to avoidable health problems.

York graduate student runs shelter with mix of competence, empathy

York doctoral student Tanya Gulliver was called to New Jersey Saturday morning to assist with establishing a shelter at Rutgers University for 300 evacuees who were there to ride out Hurricane Sandy, reported The Globe and Mail Oct. 30.

Harold I. Schiff lecture will focus on ozone layer depletion and climate change

A.R. Ravishankara, director of the Chemical Services Division of the Earth System Research Laboratory, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, will discuss the importance of including Hydrofluorocarbons and other ozone depleting chemicals in the Montreal Protocol.

United Way Campaign to launch at President's Pancake Breakfast

Come to the kick-off of the 2012 York Cares United Way Campaign, where President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and members of the University's administrative staff will flip pancakes Monday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 10am, in the Central Square Cafeteria.

New post-graduate certificate in diversity and human rights starts January

The Division of Continuing Education's diversity and human rights program will help fill the growing workplace demand for people with the skills to manage and improve diversity, equity and human rights.

Talk explores emerging central themes in Latin America

CERLAC associate Fellow Alex Latt will talk about the environment and citizenship in Latin America based on a recently released book he co-edited, plus his own research.

Classrooms to careers, where do you fit in?

Birmingham City University Learning & Teaching Fellow Ruth Lawton will deliver a special lecture/workshop today in the Teaching Commons. Lawton will explore different ways to enhance the employment prospects of students.