The Preservation Studies Student Organization (PSSO) was organized to promote the education and conservation of America's cultural heritage. The organization strives to bring together students interested in the field of historic preservation in order to learn about the current issues facing preservationists across the country and to increase awareness of the issues within the Cornell University community.

We provide academic, social and professional support and services to those students in historic preservation and cultural resources and meet approximately once a month to discuss activities and issues facing the preservation community. Furthermore, we provide information for the students and faculty of the school of Art, Architecture and Planning through yearly lecture series and conferences.

Annual events this year include education field trips to Pittsburg and Philadelphia, PA and our Work Weekend, which is open to all members of the Cornell community, regardless of past preservation experience. Past field trip destinations have included Chicago, Boston, New York City and Charleston, and New Orleans. In recent years, students have attended the National Trust conference in Louisville, KY and the Preserve & Play conference in Chicago, IL.

Efforts are made to coordinate educational opportunities with the Organization of Cornell Planners (OCP) and with the Historic Preservation Planning Alumni Organization.