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Oral History Project

Oral History Project

Share your Story

As we prepare to celebrate BYU’s 150th year, there’s no better time to reflect on what connects us for good. With hundreds of thousands of alumni around the globe, BYU stories are countless and waiting to be shared – and we need your help to tell them. BYU’s Oral History Project is an opportunity to preserve your experience in your words. Your story will be featured in a special publication that celebrates how Brigham Young University has impacted your unique life and light for the benefit of the world.

PCI Partnership

BYU has partnered with PCI (Publishing Concepts, Inc.) to produce an Oral History Publication for Brigham Young University. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, TX, with over 100 years of experience publishing directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the country. This project offers an opportunity for us to hear about your personal experiences at BYU and how they have shaped your life since then. While the PCI representative is speaking with you, they will also verify that your contact information on file with BYU is up to date.

Please note that PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses, and information you provide to PCI for the publication of the BYU Oral History Project will be kept confidential by PCI, except when used for preparing the BYU Oral History Project or as required by law or court order.

It is important to highlight that PCI is facilitating this project at no cost to Brigham Young University or the BYU Alumni Association. During the call, PCI will offer you the opportunity to purchase the Oral History Book, along with other exclusive BYU-branded merchandise related to this project. However, we want to emphasize that your participation is completely voluntary, and there is no obligation to make any purchases, whether or not you share your story. Please be assured that your decision to make a purchase will not affect your story’s inclusion in the book. Your story is a vital part of this meaningful project, and we look forward to hearing it.

What do you do?

Tell us your story! Call the dedicated BYU Update Line at 888-887-5985 or email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.

Your Story:

  • As you know, BYU’s motto is: “ENTER TO LEARN. GO FORTH TO SERVE.” How has YOUR BYU experience led to lifelong learning and service?
  • Looking back at your time at BYU, how do you think you grew or changed, as a person, while you were there?
  • How did your time there help you with life AFTER graduation (career, relationships)?

What to look for

  • We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Brigham Young 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 Brigham Young University and how the school helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.

  • Yes, in a few different ways:

    • Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni
    • Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of our school
    • Revenue – generates donation revenue for alumni programs
    • Pride – wearing 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 then ask you to share your story about your time at Brigham Young University. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Brigham Young University 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 are unable to call the update line, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com PCI will send you a personalized link for you 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 for you 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. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your alumni record for the school/alumni association. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 8/1/2025 by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.

  • You can call back at any time before 8/1/2025 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 in to be printed (note: the photo will be returned if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope).

  • The Brigham Young University Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Brigham Young University alumni.

  • Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.