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Friends engage in the IAS community with an annual contribution of $2,000 or more. Friends at all levels have access to curated lectures and panel discussions, arts and cultural programming, the Institute's Dining Hall, as well as Friday Happy Hours and special events at Rubenstein Commons.

Individuals who wish to become more involved with the intellectual work of the Institute can join at one of the Circle levels, with contributions of $3,000 to $25,000 or more. Friends in the Founders', Chair's, and Director's Circles are invited to exclusive events hosted by IAS Leadership, enjoy premium reservations for events and gourmet dining, and are awarded a guest membership for a friend or colleague. Founders' and Chair's Circle donors are also invited to join the Director, Faculty, and Scholars for dinner in the spring.

Give online now or contact Catherine Thomas at (609) 734-8008 or friends@ias.edu.

Friends Giving Levels

A gift at this level includes:
- Curated program of Friends Talks and Lectures 
- Friends only gatherings such as the Welcome Reception and Holiday Party
- Arts and cultural programming, including concerts and films
- Preferred seating for public events
- Weekday lunches and casual Wednesday dinners in Simons Hall
- Friday Gourmet Dinners in Simons Hall
- Friday Happy Hours in Rubenstein Commons (bar and menu)
- Campus court sports
- Join the Friends

All of the above as well as:
- Reserved seating at Institute events, such as Director's Conversations
- Invitations to exclusive events, such as Friends Forums and dinner with a Member  
- Happy Hour on Tuesday through Friday evenings in Rubenstein Commons (bar and menu)
- Join the Ambassador's Circle

All of the above as well as:
- Early notification of Gourmet Dinner schedule and opportunity to request reservations for the entire term
- Invitation to an exclusive gathering hosted by the Director
- One year’s guest membership for a friend or colleague
- Join the Director’s Circle

All of the above as well as:
- Invitation to join select Faculty and Members for dinner
- Join the Chair's Circle

All of the above as well as:
- Invitation to join Board of Trustees and Faculty for dinner
- Use of Marquand House and grounds for a private party, pending availability
- Join the Founders’ Circle