Events
December 2020
Pushing Perspectives: Can We Make Preservation Relevant in Advancing Social Justice?
In an effort to address equity and diversity in our community and profession, PA is launching a new lecture series: “Pushing Perspectives." This (currently) virtual series seeks to provide thoughtful conversations on the state of the preservation profession and explore methods that can be incorporated into our practice to address inclusivity and equity. The inaugural event will be a panel discussion titled “Pushing Perspectives: Can We Make Preservation Relevant in Advancing Social Justice?”. Three former Fitch Thesis Grant Prize winners…
Find out more »October 2020
PA Virtual Series: Show-and-Tell Happy Hour
Join us Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM EST for a PA show-and-tell happy hour! This digital event will bring current students, PA members and friends together for a casual evening over drinks. PA will be featuring Building Conservation Associates employees' architectural artifacts collections, with fun stories about where the artifacts are from and how they were collected. There will be plenty of time for questions and for attendees to also show off some special finds from their own collections - so start thinking about what great stuff you have at home!…
Find out more »July 2020
Panel Discussion: Non-Traditional Career Paths in Historic Preservation
Preservation Alumni is hosting a digital event about non-traditional careers in historic preservation.
Find out more »March 2020
Members Only Tour: Trinity Church
*The Trinity Church Member's Only tour has been postponed. We will send out an email as soon as the event is able to be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding.* Our next Member's Only tour is taking place at the newly restored Trinity Church on March 23, 2020 at 6:15pm. Originally constructed in 1846 by Richard Upjohn, the rejuvenation projectis the first comprehensive campaign in over 75 years. Katherine Malishewsky, Director of Preservation at MBB Architects, will lead the group…
Find out more »January 2020
PA Mentor Mingle
Preservation Alumni is excited to kick off our third year of the mentorship program with a Mentorship Mingle for students and mentors to meet! Participating students and mentors are invited to join us on January 30th at 6:30pm at Beyer Blinder Belle's office, 120 Broadway, 20th Floor. Also known as the Equitable Building, 120 Broadway is a historic New York City sky scraper completed in 1915 by Ernest R. Graham that spurred the New York City zoning code and the…
Find out more »November 2019
Alumni Reception at APT Conference
Please join the Columbia GSAPP Historic Preservation program for a cocktail reception at the Association for Preservation Technology Conference. The annual APT conference brings together preservation and conservation professionals from around the world to share best practices and to promote the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings. We invite all Columbia University Alumni attending APT to attend! Pre-registration is required. Please Register Here Drinks and light fare provided. Friday, November 22, 2019 6:30PM-8:30PM Estiatorio Milos Miami 730 1st…
Find out more »GSAPP / HP Speed Networking Event 2019
Please join us for a joint Preservation Alumni/GSAPP Historic Preservation Speed Networking Night. This is a great chance to meet Historic Preservation Alumni working in the field and current Historic Preservation students to form meaningful professional connections. Drinks and light fare provided. Sponsored by the GSAPP Office of Alumni Relations in partnership with the Historic Preservation Program and Preservation Alumni (PA). Registration via eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gsapp-historic-preservation-speed-networking-event-2019-tickets-73328681059
Find out more »September 2019
PA Fall Workday 2019: Green-Wood Cemetery
The 2019 PA Fall workday will be held at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Join us!
Find out more »Fall Party 2019: Fireboat John J. Harvey
Please join your fellow Preservation Alumni for the annual Fall Party on Thursday, September 19th on the historic Fireboat John J. Harvey. Enjoy food and drinks while reconnecting with your fellow HP alum and welcoming the new class of preservationists. In addition, the recipient of the 2019 Cleo and James Marston Fitch Prize will be announced. The boat will depart Pier 66 at 6:30PM for a lovely evening boat ride around Manhattan. Please be sure you're on board by 6:15PM…
Find out more »August 2019
Fieldstones Design Charrette
Experience a weekend in the Upper Hudson Valley at the Fieldstones Barn Design Charrette
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