Laurier International Director: Dr. Francis J. Turner, Ext. 6704 International Liaison Officer: Teresa Walkey, Ext. 6840 Office Location: 202 Regina Street, Room 106G,H Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In response to the globalization of economies and cultures, the need for systematic support of international efforts at WLU was recognized in a study prepared by the AdHoc International Education Strategy Committee. Established in March 1994, Laurier International will encourage, promote and recognize international activity through the development of policies and guidelines for exchange agreements, international visitors and students, and international project work. The office also develops and supports events, information systems and publications to foster international awareness on campus and the concurrent awareness building of WLU's international activities and capabilities both on campus and off. Wilfrid Laurier University currently has exchange agreements with universities in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, and Spain. Some of these agreements are limited to specific faculties. Exchange agreements are being discussed with Chile, Ghana, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.