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Welcome to the Department of Global Studies

To hear an audio welcome from Michel Desjardins, Chair, Global Studies, click here.

Global Studies at Laurier provides students with the opportunity to develop a coherent understanding of the world as a whole, and of their own place within it. This program aims to train students to be engaged, knowledgeable and responsible citizens of the world, and to develop skills that will allow them to pursue graduate studies, and careers related to global problems of poverty and inequality, the intercultural encounters associated with global integration and migration, and the complex challenges of peace-building.

This department thrives on student leadership, both in terms of student input into departmental and program planning, and with respect to extra-curricular activities. The Global Studies Club is an excellent place for students to add an additional level of engagement to their learning. Stay tuned for news from the Club’s leadership, which will include information about a student-generated zine and a lecture series.

Faculty research interests include such diverse areas as human rights, peace and security studies, international development, humanitarianism, social theory, Islam and Modernity, political ecology, and citizenship studies. We also have a geographic expertise that includes Russia, the Balkans, Africa, South Asia, Central and South America.

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact individual members of the department, including the Chair (mdesjardins@wlu.ca).

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Changes to the GSE Requirement

Recent changes to the Global Studies program will impact students considering the GSE for the 2009-10 academic year and beyond.  Most importantly, rather than taking a single, one-credit, post-placement course after a volunteer placement, students taking the GSE will now be required to take two half-credit courses as part of the GSE: the first during the winter term prior to a spring or summer volunteer placement, the second during the subsequent fall semester. 

As well, students wishing to do the GSE during 2010 must submit an application for preliminary approval of their placement proposals by December 21, 2009.  See the new GSE webpages for complete details on program changes.

Progress Toward Your Degree:

For general information about the program of study we offer, as well as direct links to Global Studies calendar regulations, click here.

Departmental Contacts:

GS Chair - Michel Desjardins,
mdesjardins@wlu.ca

GS Academic Advisor - Ali Zaidi,
gsadvisor@wlu.ca

GSE Coordinator - Timothy Donais,
tdonais@wlu.ca

Administrative Assistant - Sandra Castellanos,
scastellanos@wlu.ca

Headlines...

Encyclopedia of Human Rights wins Dartmouth Medal
(Headline - Jan 27)
Earthquake in Haiti: Responding to the Aftermath
(Headline - Jan 20)
Global Studies Awards, 2009-2010
(Headline - Dec 07)
Co-chair of Laurier's Biking Network in the Record
(Headline - Nov 24)
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People at Laurier

Sandra Castellanos, Global Studies When she is not working at her desk for the Global Studies and MA in CAST programs, you will find Sandra Castellanos volunteering either in Laurier or within the Global community. She is Co-Chair of Laurier's United Way campaign, and a member of WLUSA/OSSTF District 35's Executive Committee (Past President). Sandra serves on several University and WLUSA committees. She also works with two international NGOs, raising funds and creating proposals that will hopefully assist communities and individuals in becoming self-sufficient. Assisting others is an integral part of Sandra's life, epitomizing Laurier's theme of "inspiring lives of leadership and purpose."

Sandra Castellanos
Global Studies