Madison Friends of International Students

09/02/2026

Are you an international student? Join us for the MFIS Welcome Picnic on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave., Madison)! And bring a friend!
🌳 Meet new people, enjoy great company, and learn about opportunities to get involved with MFIS throughout the year.
👉 Sign up here: MFIS International Student Welcome Picnic Registration

Register below to attend the Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) Welcome Picnic. International students, scholars and your families are welcome for free! Enjoy an American picnic with food, fellowship, music, games and fun! WHEN & WHERE: Sunday September 6, 2026 - 11:00am - Brittingham....

08/26/2026

International Students, are you looking for furniture? MFIS Open House takes place this Saturday, August 29, 10am-12:30pm. Where: a storage garage behind the Dale Heights Presbyterian Church at 5501 University Avenue in Madison.​​ More information about our Furniture Program is here:

The MFIS Furniture program is a volunteer-run garage. We collect, store, and distribute gently used furniture to visiting international students when they arrive in Madison. Our program provides them with essentials such as a bed, desk, chair and other items at a nominal cost. Students tell us they....

08/22/2026

New to UW-Madison this fall? Join us for the MFIS Welcome Picnic on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave., Madison)!
🌳 Meet new people, enjoy great company, and learn about opportunities to get involved with MFIS throughout the year.
👉 Sign up here: MFIS International Student Welcome Picnic Registration https://tinyurl.com/x6z9wxz3

08/11/2026

Are you an international student who is coming to UW-Madison this fall? Join us for the MFIS Welcome Picnic on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave., Madison)!
🌳 Meet new people, enjoy great company, and learn about opportunities to get involved with MFIS throughout the year.
👉 Sign up here: MFIS International Student Welcome Picnic Registration https://tinyurl.com/x6z9wxz3
🔗 Explore other MFIS programs:

Capitol Reception is held in January or February at the State Capitol to welcome new students arriving for the spring semester.  Students enjoy meeting other students and community members, snacks, an address by a state legislator and a tour of the Capitol building.

01/14/2026

Registration for our spring semester English Conversations program is still open!

Practice English and participate in engaging conversations in a small online group. Meetings take place once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

MFIS is excited to welcome University of Wisconsin international students, scholars, and spouses🌍✨

Join us to practice English and enjoy fun, engaging conversations on a variety of topics. You’ll meet online in a small group once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

We can’t wait to meet you! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

01/09/2026

MFIS is excited to welcome University of Wisconsin international students, scholars, and spouses🌍✨

Join us to practice English and enjoy fun, engaging conversations on a variety of topics. You’ll meet online in a small group once a week for 10 weeks, starting the week of February 9.

We can’t wait to meet you! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Pzm7UefDIqLtSiACeBUoyKEcCjBgdtj_23wtHroUdYjFbQ/viewform

01/04/2026

Capitol Reception 2026 - Volunteers Needed! -

Join MFIS at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Sunday, January 25, 2026, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.! Welcome newly arrived international students and scholars. As a Capitol Reception host, you will enjoy food and conversation with students from all over the world and tour the state’s most iconic landmark. Vo...

12/27/2025

The deadline to apply to be a volunteer for our English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

Want to connect with international students and explore new cultures? 🌍

MFIS is looking for group leaders for next semester’s English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

12/15/2025

Want to connect with international students and explore new cultures? 🌍

MFIS is looking for group leaders for next semester’s English Conversations program! Meet online with 3–4 UW international students for one hour a week over ten weeks, starting the week of February 9.

Register by Friday, January 2, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCnWXOLrVbN_WJ5si1dur_43uPNrTcD0oC2r7JAgD499pNKw/viewform

*Note: No teaching experience is necessary

12/09/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Thanksgiving program, both to the 90 students who showed up with incredible energy and to the 21 volunteer hosts who opened their homes and made the day special! 🦃❤️