Social Events

To facilitate community life, the Institute regularly sponsors social gatherings of students, faculty, staff and their families. The Student Life Committee coordinates many of these functions and student attendance is encouraged and welcome. Details are available in Mind Matters, the Student Services office, and on student bulletin boards.

  • The President's Picnic is an annual event for students and their families, faculty, and staff held to welcome students at the beginning of each academic year.
  • Teas, Sweets and Savories is a ladies afternoon tea sponsored for female students, faculty, and staff is offered at least once each academic year and sponsored by the Student Services Office.
  • Cheese and Chat is an evening forums for students to engage in meaningful discussions and share information with each other on a variety of topics.
  • Reel-to-Real Movie Night offers the opportunity for students to view various films each semester that are selected by the Professors and our Campus Chaplain with opportunities for discussion.
  • The Advent Chili Cook-Off gathers all students, staff and faculty together as the IPS family begins the season of Advent.  Anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to enter their favorite chili recipes to share with everyone.  Prizes are awarded for the best chili recipe.
  • The IPS Spring Picnic is sponsored by the Student Life and Concerns Committee during the Spring Semester.  The entire IPS Community is invited.