Next week Dal's Faculty of Health Professions is launching two new online courses that anyone in the world can take for free, featuring internationally renowned faculty members Michael Ungar and Sara Kirk.

This year's edition of Dal's workplace survey will provide more information to both the university and its faculty and staff.

Ten outstanding individuals will receive honorary degrees at Spring Convocation this year, including autism activist Dr. Temple Grandin, Mayo Clinic President Dr. John Noseworthy, human rights advocate Sheila Watt-Cloutier and economic thought leader Kevin Lynch.

Masters and PhD students from across the university presented their research last week at the preliminary heats for Dal's Three-Minute Thesis competition. The final round takes place this Thursday night.

Students in the fourth-year Marketing Strategy class have been helping local businesses and non-profits like Neptune Theatre, Freak Lunchbox and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia develop marketing plans.