Friendship House MSU

🌟 Meet Sandy — Our New Wednesday Teacher! 🌟

👩‍🏫 Teacher Sandy
Teacher Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in education and spent over 25 years homeschooling her five children. She also taught virtual English language classes to children in other countries. Sandy and her husband have been active with internationals for many years through opportunities with MSU and mentoring newly arrived refugees.

📌 Class information: see below!
Available both in person and on Zoom.

We warmly welcome everyone to join Sandy’s class this semester!

🌟 Meet Our New Tuesday Teachers! 🌟

We are excited to introduce two wonderful teachers in our Tuesday classes this summer semester!

👨‍🏫 Teacher Gary
Gary worked for the Michigan Legislature as an economist and legislative assistant from 1984 to 2011. His expertise was in parliamentary procedure, which explains why he didn’t work in the private sector. His outside interests include refereeing soccer (retired) and listening to Bruce Sprinsteen songs (never retiring).

👩‍🏫 Teacher Ruby
Ruby is a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a Master’s degree in Health and Risk Communication. Originally from Chongqing, China, she has a background in international communication and a strong interest in health education and cross-cultural storytelling.

📌 Class information: see below!
Available both in person and on Zoom.

🌟 Say hello to our new teacher, Michelle! 🌟

Michelle recently graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Neuroscience and is currently preparing for medical school. She loves dancing, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. ✨

This summer, Michelle will be teaching a new class:
📚 “Simple Conversational English”

🗓 Every Thursday
🕥 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Available both in-person and on Zoom

🌟 Meet Our New Teacher Tomorrow! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Tycen, who’s joining us this summer with a brand-new class:
📚 “Exploring English as a Second Language”

Tycen will graduate this December with a degree in Actuarial Science and Statistics. Over the past four years, he has also served as a manager for the women’s basketball team — bringing leadership, teamwork, and enthusiasm to everything he does!

🗓 Join Tycen’s class every Friday
🕥 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Available both in-person and on Zoom

🎈Welcome to Friendship House’s 2026 Summer Semester!

Classes begin on Monday, May 11th, and registration is now open! Check out our new class schedule and sign up on our website:
https://friendshiphousemsu.global/

We’re excited to welcome all students and teachers and look forward to a wonderful summer of learning, friendship, and community. See you soon!🫰

📣 You’re warmly invited to our 2026 Annual Meeting!

Join us on Thursday, April 30th—we’d love to see you there.

🕚 11:00 AM: Business Meeting in the Social Hall at University Lutheran Church

🕛 12:00–2:00 PM: Open House at the Friendship House. Enjoy food and fellowship with our international community, and see where much of our work happens.

If you’re unable to attend in person, you’re welcome to join us via Zoom.

Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/VxVjjQ9xH6xYFayJ6
(or scan the QR code in the flyer below)

Thanks everyone for coming to our March potluck! ❤️It was such a special time as we came together to celebrate Teacher Jo and all the care, dedication, and joy she has shared with us. We are truly grateful for everything she’s given to our community and wish her all the very best in her next chapter of life!✨

🌟 Second Potluck This Friday! 🌟

Join us this Friday, February 27th, from 12:00–2:00 PM for our second potluck of the semester!

If you’re able, please bring a small dish to share — but no pressure, your presence is what matters most!

Please park at University Lutheran Church. See you tomorrow!

Not even the cold Michigan winter could stop us from getting together! ❄️Today we explored Iranian cuisine with Kotlet -- delicious, fun, and a wonderful experience for everyone!😍

Starting next week, we'll be kicking off a new class -- Health and First Aid. Come join us!🙌

🌍 Calling all Friendship House members! 🌍

Our Annual Meeting & Open House is on April 30, and we’d love your participation!

We’re looking for:
🎤 Guest speakers
📝 Testimonials
🍲 Open House participation

Your voice matters—help us show what Friendship House is all about!

📅 Sign up using this link or scan the QR code in the image below: https://forms.gle/SndXj3ryejZuWuwa8

📍 For detailed time and location information, please see the image below.