Since 1977, Preservation Alumni (PA) has worked to support and enrich the Historic Preservation prog
05/17/2026
Join fellow alumni and current students to support and celebrate the preservation of Prospect Cemetery TOMORROW May 17th 11am-2pm
This initiative reignites the efforts Preservation Alumni invested in the site over a decade ago. Registration link in bio!
05/14/2025
Join us Sunday, May 18th at our spring Green-wood Cemetery workday! Please register to attend. Hope to see you there!
05/08/2025
SPRING PARTY & PRESERVATIONLEADERSHIP AWARDS HONORING CAROL CLARK
Monday, May 12, 6-8pm
Center at West Park Our much-awaited annual party is back! We hope you will join us as we celebrate Carol and the student recipients of the Fitch Writing Prize, Fitch Thesis Grant, and Program Enhancement Funds. Limited spots available so register now!https://www.preservationalumni.org/event/spring-party-honoring-carol-clark/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac2DPwlyUNtesdjvjcovUFujMfF7GwBved6dqYn-w4TRX0ROJcYRzeqWfLSTg_aem_05Emx7LzoKLSlgGmlqMgAw
11/16/2023
TONIGHT at the Expat! Speed Networking returns as an in-person event for the first time since 2019! Students and alumni will build meaningful professional relationships through casual conversations centered on shared interests and aspirations. See you there!
11/13/2023
SEEKING A FEW MORE ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS FOR THURSDAY’S event! https://www.preservationalumni.org/event/2023-speed-networking/
In-person speed networking is back for the first time since 2019! Preservation Alumni will be hosting this event on November 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for first and second year Historic Preservation students! This event provides students and alumni with the opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships through casual conversations centered on shared interests and aspirations in the preservation world.
PA is seeking alumni volunteers to participate in the event. Volunteers will be assigned with a group that best represents their professional sector. All groups will have multiple alumni. Students will then rotate through the groups meeting alumni in 15 minute increments. Drinks and light fare provided.
10/23/2023
PRESERVATION ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday, October 25, 6:00pm
The Penny Farthing
Join alumni and friends of Columbia University, Pratt Institute, and the University of Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation programs for our 2nd joint happy hour!
Registration includes drink ticket (beer, wine, well mixed drinks, nonalcoholic beverages) plus light fare. 21+ only.
$5 registration fee for alumni
Free for students!
https://www.preservationalumni.org/event/preservation-happy-hour/?fbclid=PAAaaJbddruyFNrkhfqIgZbza0G00Y8I5adTNP73Hb8C2-Q0mF6SFcongTVxM_aem_ASUVnmuvlvLJCrTxS16pm6yXp4YEskPUTa7jLnEnNTD2g_OvZEpV9936-_QXqZ_k6kQ
10/11/2023
Columbia Alumni! Preservation Alumni would like to invite Columbia HP alumni attending the 2023 APT International Conference in Seattle, Washington to a happy hour gathering at the Diller Room. Light bites and the first drink are on us! Hope to see you tonight!
10/01/2023
Reconnect with friends on Thursday, October 5, at our combined Fall Party and Preservation Leadership Award celebration.
Preservation Alumni is proud to announce Michael Henry Adams as the recipient of this year’s Preservation Alumni Leadership Award! A Harlem-based preservationist and writer, Michael has been a vocal advocate for preserving Black history and culture.
The party will be hosted in the sanctuary of the newly-restored Church of the Epiphany on the Upper East Side. Food and drink will be served. Plus ones welcome with advanced registration. 21+ only.
Please note: Portions of this event will be filmed *link in bio to register
09/29/2023
We’re sorry to report that tomorrow’s workday is POSTPONED. Stay tuned for a rain date!
09/12/2023
Join Preservation Alumni on Saturday, September 30, as we partner with The Green-Wood Cemetery for our annual Fall Workday!
Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in America. By the early 1860s it had earned an international reputation for its magnificent beauty and became the prestigious place to be buried, attracting 500,000 visitors a year, second only to Niagara Falls as the nation’s greatest tourist attraction.
Neela Wickremesinghe, HP Class of ’11 and Director of Preservation and Restoration at Green-Wood, will guide us as we learn about their ongoing restoration projects and participate in the cleaning, resetting, and pointing of a section of the cemetery. Light refreshments will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to work hands-on with fellow alums and current students and see a beautiful and historic part of NYC. Come join us! The event will be capped at 20 people. *link in bio to register