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Saint Martin's Oral History Project

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Saint Martin's University has partnered with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to create the Saint Martin's Oral History Project, a unique alumni history publication that includes Saints alumni across generations, professions and locations.

Beginning in the fall of 2023, PCI will be contacting alumni via mail, phone and email seeking stories and updating contact information. Contact information will not be shared with outside entities.

Participants can purchase the oral history book (in print or the electronic version), but purchase is not required to participate.

Wondering what to share? Try answering questions such as...

Questions?

Email alumni@stmartin.edu or call 360-438-4366 with any questions.

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"Do you have a favorite Saint Martin's story?"

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"Did a professor or mentor challenge you in a meaningful way?"

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"Did you find your sweetheart at Saint Martin's?"

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"Have friendships formed at Saint Martin's enriched your life?"

Frequently asked questions

We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Saint Martin's. 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 Saint Martin's 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 non-dues revenue for alumni programs
  • Pride - taking part in this project and optionally purchasing apparel shows support and love for our school and the incredible Saints community

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 Saint Martin's. Your story will be recorded and the sound clip provided to Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's update line at 1-866-539-2566.
  • 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 your 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 University. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 4/26/24 by contacting PCI's customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.

You can call back at any time before 4/26/24 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 Saint Martin's Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Saint Martin's alumni.

The total duration of the Oral History Project is about 12-13 months. Since we began the project in October 2023, the books will be distributed in October/November 2024.

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

Questions? We can help!

Email alumni@stmartin.eduCall 360-438-4366

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