The Oral History Project
The Project
All Clarke alumni have a story, and we want to hear yours. However, with over 10,000 alumni, it would take many years to meet with each of you individually. That’s why we’ve decided to partner with PCI on a special initiative known as The Oral History Project to collect the stories of alumni like you in your own words. These stories will be preserved in a beautiful coffee table book that celebrates the impact Clarke has had on the lives of our alumni. Copies of the book will be proudly displayed in the library and available to alumni through PCI for optional purchase.
The Clarke University Oral History Project will include stories like:
- The special BVM Sisters and faculty and staff members who had an impact on our lives
- Moments that changed the trajectory of our careers
- Connections on campus turned into lifelong friendships
- First-person accounts of important moments in Clarke’s history
- Legacy families whose Clarke story goes back generations
Partnership with PCI
Given our resource constraints, embarking on an alumni verification and story project of this scale seemed unattainable. However, through our collaboration with PCI, we’ve gained access to their skilled team members who are eager to engage with your stories. PCI will help collect and assemble the stories into the Clarke Memories book that we can share with all of our alumni and keep in our library. Please note, we have only shared your contact information with PCI in conjunction with this project. We have NOT sold your contact information, or otherwise used it for outside marketing purposes.
Project Update for Summer 2025
In July 2025, Clarke University received the following update regarding printing delays from our partners at PCI. The message was shared with everyone who purchased a Clarke Oral History Project publication:
| Thank you so much for your purchase of Clarke University Oral History Project publication.
As the publisher, we are committed to producing the highest quality publication that will serve as a valued keepsake you will treasure for many years to come. Due to challenges affecting our print vendors, it is taking us longer than originally anticipated to complete the project and we now expect your book to ship by end of year. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience throughout this process and unexpected delay. We encourage you to contact us directly should you have any questions about your order. We can be reached at 1-800-982-1590 or by email at PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com. We are proud to have partnered with Clarke University, and we are confident you will enjoy this unique collection. Thank you again for your participation in this important project. Sincerely, Drew Clancy |