Phi Mu Delta's
Oral History Project
We're thrilled to announce our Oral History Project, an initiative to capture and preserve our fraternity's rich legacy. This project aims to collect your personal stories and create a lasting testament to Phi Mu Delta's impact on our lives. Your participation will help ensure that the spirit and impact of Phi Mu Delta continue to inspire future generations. We're excited to embark on this journey of preserving our fraternity's legacy.
Why Your Story Matters
Your experiences as a Phi Mu Delta brother are unique and valuable. Whether it's memories of lifelong friendships, transformative moments, or career paths influenced by your fraternity experience, we want to hear and preserve your story for future generations.
Our Partnership with PCI
To bring this project to life, we've partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI), an industry leader in alumni engagement. PCI's experienced team will:
- Conduct interviews to collect your stories
- Help update our alumni database
- Compile and produce the Phi Mu Delta Memories book
How to Participate
You'll soon receive an email and postcard from PCI with instructions on how to share your story. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.
The Phi Mu Delta Memories Book
The culmination of this project will be a beautifully crafted book featuring alumni stories. While there's no obligation to purchase, the book will be available for those who wish to own this piece of Phi Mu Delta history.
Frequently Asked Questions
I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and a story about Phi Mu Delta. Tell me more about the project.
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Phi Mu Delta. 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 Phi Mu Delta and how the organization 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 Phi Mu Delta benefit from this at all?
Yes, in a few different ways:
- Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage members
- Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of our organization
- Pride – wearing apparel shows support and love for our organization
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 Phi Mu Delta. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Phi Mu Delta 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 Phi Mu Delta update line at 1-888- 371-7378. 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 and your chapter, 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 member record for the organization. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 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 1/31/2025 (end of marketing) 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 Phi Mu Delta Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Phi Mu Delta members.
When will I receive my book?
The total duration of the Oral History Project is about 12–14 months. Since we began the project in August of
2024, the books will be distributed from August through October 2025.
2024, the books will be distributed from August through October 2025.
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.
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4885-A McKnight Rd. #263
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Hours: 9am - 5pm | Monday - Friday
(412) 203-5169