Global Engagement Staff Listing
Learn more about the Global Engagement team! We are here to provide you with intercultural learning opportunities and to answer any questions you have about student mobility.
I work on Laurier’s Waterloo campus supporting student mobility programs including faculty-led programs abroad, and international internships. I support incoming exchange students to Laurier. I also facilitate International at Home programs including the Intercultural Certificate, and have acted as the staff advisor for the WUSC Local Committee for the past eight years. As a recent graduate of Laurier’s Social Justice and Community Engagement (MA) program I can relate to the challenges and rewards of student life!
Contact Information
- E: mboylan@wlu.ca
- T: +1 548-889-4084
Meet with Mike
*Mike does not advise Laurier students pursuing outbound exchange. If you're interested in going abroad on exchange contact the Student Abroad Advisor.
Drop-in hours for Fall term 2024:
- Wednesdays: 11 am - 12 pm (in person)
- Thursday: 2 - 3 pm (in person)
Availability for one-on-one appointments:
- Book an appointment (in-person or on MSteams) through Mike's booking calendar.
- Each appointment is 20 minutes.
After working on projects and partnerships across different universities and organizations globally, I've come full circle back to Laurier, where it all began! As your new Student Abroad Advisor, I'm here to assist you with the International Student Exchange programs at Laurier’s Waterloo campus. From conducting graduate research in Sri Lanka to interning at Ghana's national human rights commission, I've journeyed through thrilling and demanding abroad experiences. This mix of academia and real-world challenges has really fuelled my drive to enrich global exchange experiences for students like you, with a dedicated focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Let’s chat and explore the exciting opportunities that lie ahead!
Contact Information
- E: exchange@wlu.ca
- T: 548-889-3820
Drop-in hours:
- Wednesdays: 11 am - 12 pm (online)*
- Thursday: 2 - 3 pm (online)*
Drop-in hours are cancelled on November 20 & 21 because of IEW programming!
Online: MS Teams (see details below)
In-person (Laurier International, 3A02, between Arts and Peters buildings)
Availability for one-on-one appointments (after watching an exchange information session):
- Book an appointment in-person or virtually on MS teams through Sinthu's booking calendar
- Each appointment is 15 minutes
I’ve recently transitioned to working on Laurier's Brantford campus after five years of working in the same role in Waterloo. Prior to my time at Laurier, I worked in many regions of Canada and many countries around the world including Kenya, Tanzania, India, Thailand, South Africa, Ukraine, Peru and Costa Rica.
Whether you’re interested in travel and want to explore an exchange, internship or faculty-led programs abroad, or whether you’d like to explore intercultural and global engagement opportunities here on campus - like the Intercultural Certificate or Hawk 2 Hawk Program - please feel free to reach out via email or book a one-on-one appoinment.
Contact Information
- E: ahenry@wlu.ca
- T: +1 548-889-4083
Meet with Anne-marie
Availability for one-on-one appointments:
- Book an appointment through Anne-marie's booking calendar.
- Each appointment is 20 minutes.
I have been working in post-secondary international education for over 18 years developing and supporting international mobility programs, International at Home programs, international project management and international travel risk management.
At Laurier, I manage the Global Engagement Unit, which supports our community to be engaged and aware citizens of an increasingly complex world by engaging Laurier students in experiential learning to build meaningful relationships across cultural differences; value the importance of diverse perspectives; and possess a heightened awareness and curiosity of global matters. We are committed to the transformative potential of international and intercultural education to graduate global citizens.
Contact Information
- E: ppower@wlu.ca
- T: +1 548-889-4085
Meet with Alumni
Visit Laurier International (Waterloo Campus) to connect in-person with an alumni of the Student Exchange Program. See dates for drop-in hours.