Oral History Project
Your story, our shared history!
The Slippery Rock University Oral History Project is a unique opportunity to capture your experiences in your own words. These personal narratives will be preserved in beautiful, professionally produced books celebrating the rich history of each campus.
No purchase is necessary to submit your story.
The Slippery Rock University Oral History Project is a unique opportunity to capture your experiences in your own words. These personal narratives will be preserved in beautiful, professionally produced books celebrating the rich history of each campus.
No purchase is necessary to submit your story.
Share your story!
Ready to share your memories? You can call your dedicated Campus Update Line or email [email protected]. You'll then receive a personalized link to submit your written story and a photo.
Slippery Rock University Call Line: 1-888-860-3403
What memory will you share?
Slippery Rock University Call Line: 1-888-860-3403
What memory will you share?
- Did a special faculty or staff member profoundly impact your life?
- Did you find your sweetheart on campus?
- Can you trace your career path back to a defining moment here?
- Have connections you made on campus turned into lifelong friendships?
- Were you on campus during a historical moment?
- Have multiple generations of your family attended The Rock?
Our Partnership with PCI
To make this ambitious project a reality, Slippery Rock has teamed up with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts, Inc.). PCI is a family-owned business with over 100 years of experience publishing directories for educational institutions and other organizations. Their expertise allows us to collect and preserve your memories without any cost to Slippery Rock University.
When a PCI representative calls you, they'll be eager to hear about your time at Slippery Rock and how those experiences shaped your life. They'll also take a moment to confirm your current contact information, ensuring our records are up to date.
Please note: PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Slippery Rock Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Slippery Rock Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.
Important note on purchases: During your call, PCI will offer you the opportunity to purchase the Oral History Book and other exclusive, campus-branded merchandise related to this project. We want to emphasize that your participation in sharing your story is entirely voluntary, and there is no obligation to make any purchases. Your decision to buy or not buy will not impact your story's inclusion in the book. Your contribution is invaluable to this project, and we couldn't do it without our amazing alumni and PCI's partnership. We sincerely thank everyone who participates and those who choose to purchase the book.
When a PCI representative calls you, they'll be eager to hear about your time at Slippery Rock and how those experiences shaped your life. They'll also take a moment to confirm your current contact information, ensuring our records are up to date.
Please note: PCI is committed to protecting your information. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Slippery Rock Oral History Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Slippery Rock Oral History Project and except as required by court order or law.
Important note on purchases: During your call, PCI will offer you the opportunity to purchase the Oral History Book and other exclusive, campus-branded merchandise related to this project. We want to emphasize that your participation in sharing your story is entirely voluntary, and there is no obligation to make any purchases. Your decision to buy or not buy will not impact your story's inclusion in the book. Your contribution is invaluable to this project, and we couldn't do it without our amazing alumni and PCI's partnership. We sincerely thank everyone who participates and those who choose to purchase the book.
What to Look for
Soon, you'll receive emails and postcards directly from the PCI team with instructions on how to participate. We warmly invite you to share your unique experiences and become a part of this special project honoring the voices of our alumni.
The PCI team will be collecting stories until March 20, 2026. Following that, they will enter a post-production phase for editing and compilation. We anticipate distributing the book in October 2026.
The PCI team will be collecting stories until March 20, 2026. Following that, they will enter a post-production phase for editing and compilation. We anticipate distributing the book in October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions by Alumni
I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and a story about Slippery Rock University. Tell me more about the project.
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock 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.
Does Slippery Rock University benefit from this at all?
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
Pride – wearing apparel shows support and love for our school
Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni
Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of our school
Pride – wearing apparel shows support and love for our school
How do I know my information will only be used for Oral History Project purposes?
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.
I would like to verify or update my information and share a story. How can I do this?
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 Slippery Rock University. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Slippery Rock 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 did not receive a postcard or email, you may call the dedicated Slippery Rock University update line at 1-800-538-3527.
If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email [email protected]. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
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 did not receive a postcard or email, you may call the dedicated Slippery Rock University update line at 1-800-538-3527.
If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email [email protected]. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
How can I participate if I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
If you would like to participate and are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, please email [email protected]. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.
Can I choose what information prints in the publication?
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 March 20, 2026, by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / [email protected].
I updated my information but need some more time to think about what experience to share.
You can call back at any time before March 20, 2026, to share your story.
I shared a story and the representative said I could send a photo. How do I do this?
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).
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).
Can anyone purchase a book?
The Slippery Rock University Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Slippery Rock University alumni.
When will I receive my book?
The total duration of the Oral History Project is about 12-13 months. Since we began the project in September of 2025, the books will be distributed in October of 2026.
I ordered a book / package over the phone and would like to cancel my order. How do I do this?
Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.
