​​​​​​We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts, Inc.) to produce an Oral History Publication for Eastern University. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years. This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences from your time at Eastern and how the school helped shape your life. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to ensure your contact information is up-to-date.

PCI is looking for stories from your time at Eastern, including topics/themes related to student life (dorm life, student groups you were a part of), love stories, academic influences, career success you have experienced since your time at EU, and any traditions/special memories (homecoming, commencement, etc.).

​​​​​​Yes, in a few different ways:

Updated Information: Updating your information allows us to effectively communicate with and engage our alumni.

Legacy: Sharing and collecting your stories preserves the history of our school, especially as we celebrate our Centennial year!

Pride: Purchasing and wearing our apparel shows support and love for our school.

​​​​​PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses, and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.

​​​​​​If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project. The representative will verify the information we have on file for you, make any updates where needed, and ask you to share your story about your time at Eastern. 

Your story will be recorded and the sound clip will be provided to Eastern at the conclusion of the project.

• If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.
• If you are living internationally or unable to call the update line, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link to share your written story and photo.

​​​​​If you would like to participate and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link to share your written story and photo.

​​​​​The only information that is included in the publication is your name, class year, and degree, along with your story and photo. No contact information is printed. Your updated contact information will only be used to update your alumni record for the school/alumni association.

Once you share your story, PCI will send you a follow-up email with a link to your story for review after it is transcribed and edited. You will have until November 22, 2024 to review & edit your story.

You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before November 22, 2024, by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-877-303-7219 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.

​​​​​​You can call back any time before November 22, 2024 to share your story.

​​​​​​You will receive an email with a link to upload one photo (black and white or color) plus a caption. If you have also purchased a book but do not have an email address on file, you will be sent a photo mailer to send a physical photo to be printed (note: the photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).

​​​​​​The Eastern University Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Eastern alumni.

​​​​Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-877-303-7219 and they will take care of this for you.

No! All alumni are encouraged to call in and share their stories without making a purchase. Purchasing is completely optional for those that would like their own copy to keep and share!