Dear Friendship House MSU Student Community,
This is your invitation to sign up to be a part of our community and to register for our 2026 Spring semester of classes which begin on Monday, January 12th.
We plan to offer as many of our classes in a hybrid format (in-person here at the house as well as via Zoom).
We have two simple steps to register for the Summer semester and to be a part of our community;
Step 1 is to sign up for our community for only NEW students. To be a part of our community and to register for the 2026 Spring semester.
Step 1′ is to register for the 2026 Spring semester for only RETURNING students.
Step 2 is for All NEW or RETURNING students to take the 2026 Spring semester and pay a one-time semester fee of $25.00 per student. The cost of registering for the semester is $25.00, which allows you access to all classes that we offer this new semester. If you have difficulty paying for this, please let us know.
God’s Blessings to each of you, and we look forward to seeing you in class (or virtually) at the Friendship House next semester!
Dan
2026 Spring Schedule of Classes (PDF)
2026 Spring Schedule of Classes (PDF) 2026 Spring Schedule of Classes
Talking Architecture & Making Art from Everyday Objects
Talking Architecture & Making Art from Everyday Object Teacher Phoebe Teacher Yudi is an architectural designer with degrees in architecture from University of Virginia and environmental [...]
English Grammar Course
English Grammar Course Teacher: Olga Sikstel Teacher Olga has five years of experience teaching English before beginning her MSW and PhD journey here at MSU, and [...]
E-Talk: English Cultural Conversations
E-Talk: English Cultural Conversations Teacher Kevin Kevin has a Master's degree in Economics and Bible, and has spent 5 years teaching English in China and Taiwan. He has [...]
Foundations
Foundations Teacher Jo Teacher Jo has a Master’s in Education and lived in Asia for 19 years—in China and one year in Korea. Eleven of those years [...]
English Through Music
English Through Music Teacher Amy Description: Each week, Teacher Amy will lead the class through two songs with English lyrics that emphasize different forms [...]
Casual English Conversation
Casual English Conversation Teacher: Tom Corwin and Kathryn Gillison Teacher Tom & Kathy are both retired educators with Master´s degrees and have several semesters at Friendship [...]
SIMPLE ENGLISH!
SIMPLE ENGLISH! Teacher: Jo Brown Teacher Jo has a Master’s in Education and lived in Asia for 19 years---in China and one year in Korea. [...]
Beginner Sewing Class
Beginner Sewing Class Teacher: Susan Description: Description: Welcome to our beginner-friendly sewing class, an ideal learning space for those interested in mastering the basics [...]
Health and First Aid
Health and First Aid Teacher Deb Descriptions Discuss the concepts of first aid and helping others. Take part in activities to learn and practice [...]
Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? Teacher: Clyde Kamm Teacher Clyde is a retired graphic designer and has taught at Friendship House for over 17 years. He is also [...]
2026 Spring Schedule of classes
2026 Spring Schedule of classes 2026 Spring Schedule of classes
ESL: Intensive English course – Level 2
ESL: Level 2 Teacher: Lynn Bishop Lynn is a retired public-school teacher. She has a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language [...]
ESL: Intensive English course – Level 3
ESL: First Steps in English - Level 3 Teacher: Laura Bowman Teacher Laura holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) [...]
News and Views
News and Views Teacher: Laura Bowman Teacher Laura will be leading the ISC group. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other [...]
ISC (International Spouse Connection)
ISC (International Spouse Connection) Teacher: Laura Bowman Teacher Laura will be leading the ISC group. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of [...]
Intermediate Conversational English & Life Skills
Intermediate Conversational English & Life Skills Teacher: Jan Poellet Teacher Jan has a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and has [...]
Begin – A Basic Bible Study
Begin - A Basic Bible Study Teacher: Jan Poellet Teacher Jan has a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and has [...]
English Conversation and Pronunciation Practice
English Conversation and Pronunciation Practice Teacher: Jen Garmon Teacher Jen Garmon holds a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Central Michigan University and a [...]
U.S. News & English
U.S. News & English Teacher: Dave Unkefer Teacher Dave is an MSU Education Graduate who served with Pastor Dave (Friendship House Vice President) on a local [...]
Dining Room Gathering for Casual Conversation
Dining Room Gathering for Casual Conversation Teacher: Dan Dan is the Executive Director of Friendship House MSU Description: Welcome to the Friendship House [...]
International Cooking Class
International Cooking Class Description: Let’s Cook, Chat, and Celebrate Diversity Together! Our classes are more than just cooking; they’re about enjoying good times, savoring delicious [...]
