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Public service and active involvement in the issues facing our society have always been an essential part of Columbia's identity and mission. As a global research university in the nation's greatest urban center, ours is a campus of robust engagement in the life of our neighborhood, our city, our nation and our world.

Each year, thousands of Columbia students across all our schools, colleges and affiliates participate in service learning, volunteer action and social entrepreneurship programs, many within Upper Manhattan, but others across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The College's unique Core Curriculum is rooted in the idea that a well-rounded undergraduate education must not only help students develop their critical thinking skills, but also nurture in them the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society.

Columbia faculty members conduct pioneering research that seeks to improve the wellbeing of people locally and globally. Generations of alumni have been leaders in government and public service, and many others have matched their professional accomplishment with civic commitment. Thousands of University staff members contribute time and resources to our community.

Read the special issue of The Record to learn about this ongoing ethic of serving and learning at Columbia.

 

 

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