Community Impact at Columbia University

10/13/2026

10/08/2026

45 years of service. Thousands of stories. One constellation of impact.

What does Community Impact mean to those who help carry its mission forward?

Ken Ebie, Interim Executive Director of Community Impact at Columbia University, shares what Community Impact means to him, introduces this year's distinguished honorees, and explains why you won't want to miss our upcoming 45th Anniversary Soiree!

For 45 years, Community Impact has connected students, volunteers, and communities through meaningful service. Now, we're coming together to celebrate that legacy and support the next chapter of impact across New York City. 💙

Join us for Constellation: Community Impact's 45th Anniversary Soiree!

We're proud to honor three extraordinary leaders whose dedication to service and community reflects the spirit of CI:

⭐ Dr. Dennis A. Mitchell – Dean of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

⭐ Jennifer Jones Austin – CEO and Executive Director, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA)

⭐ Marc H. Morial – President and CEO, National Urban League

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📍 The Rotunda at Low Library, Columbia University

🥂 5:30 PM – Reception & Networking
🎤 6:00 PM – Program
💃 7:30 PM – Dancing
✨ Dress Code: Festive

This evening is more than a celebration of 45 years. It's an opportunity to help ensure that Community Impact's programs continue making a difference for years to come.

Every ticket and sponsorship helps support the next chapter of student-led service across NYC.

🎟️ We'd love to celebrate with you! Join us or make a donation through the link in our bio.

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

As we count down to “Constellation,” Community Impact’s 45th Anniversary Soirée, we’re looking back at some of the gatherings, celebrations, and people who have helped shape our story through the years.

Every photograph holds a moment. Every moment is part of a much bigger story of students, community, service, leadership, and impact.
And now, we’re getting ready to create the next memory together.

Join us on Wednesday, October 21 as we celebrate 45 years of shared stories and collective impact at The Rotunda at Low Library, Columbia University.

✨ We’re just weeks away.💫

Tickets and opportunities to support Community Impact are available through the link in bio.

StudentLeadership

09/23/2026

45 years. Thousands of stories. One constellation. ✨
For more than four decades, Community Impact has brought students, programs, and neighbors together through education, food access, housing support, youth achievement, social justice, health, and student leadership.

Every program is its own point of light. Together, they tell the story of Community Impact.
Join us as we celebrate 45 years of service, connection, and collective impact at “Constellation,” Community Impact’s 45th Anniversary Soirée on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Rotunda at Low Library.

Your support helps carry this work into the next chapter. Visit the link in our bio to learn more, purchase a ticket, or support Community Impact.

StudentLeadership

09/17/2026

Columbia University Best Buddies is one of the many programs that brings Community Impact to life at Columbia, creating opportunities for connection, inclusion, and community both on campus and beyond.

For 45 years, Community Impact has been powered by students who show up, lead, and serve through programs like this one.

Join us at our 45th Anniversary Soirée and help us continue supporting programs like Columbia University Best Buddies

Link in bio to learn more and get your ticket.