The Xenia Fund for Our Common Life is an initiative of the Templeton Honors College designed to preserve and sustain the traditions, shared experiences, and sense of community that make Templeton unique. Inspired by the Greek concept of xenia, meaning hospitality, and oikos, meaning household, the fund supports the practices that bring students and faculty together beyond the classroom. These include the annual Adirondack wilderness expedition, community soup groups, Scriptorium lunches and prayer gatherings, the Templeton Film Series, retreats, art exhibitions, and cohort banquets. 

Because these activities are not covered by university tuition and Templeton does not charge student fees for them, they depend entirely on the generosity of donors. The fund has a goal of raising $100,000, with an initial milestone of $50,000 by December 31, 2026, to protect these traditions and ensure that future generations of Templeton students can experience the same sense of hospitality, fellowship, and belonging.