Oral History of Berkeley College
Share Your Story
The Berkeley College Alumni Association invites you to share your unique Berkeley story. With over 68,000 alumni worldwide, your experiences are a vital part of our community's rich history.
Berkeley College Oral History Project
We are collecting stories for a special Oral History Project, which will be compiled into a beautiful book celebrating Berkeley College's impact on your life. You may be contacted by PCI (Publishing Concepts, Inc.) via email, postcard, or phone call. This is a legitimate collaboration with the Berkeley College Office of Alumni Relations.
About PCI
PCI, a family-owned company based in Dallas, TX, has over 100 years of experience producing directories for various organizations. They are committed to protecting your information, which will be used solely for this project unless required by law.
Participation and Purchases
Your participation is voluntary, and you are not obligated to make any purchases. PCI will offer the Oral History Book and exclusive Berkeley College merchandise, but buying is optional and will not affect your story's inclusion in the book.
How to Share Your Story
Call the dedicated Berkeley College Update Line at 1.888.891.2387 or email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com . PCI will provide a personalized link to submit your written story and photo.
Story Ideas
- Did a faculty or staff member profoundly impact your life?
- Did you meet your soulmate at Berkeley?
- Can you trace your career path back to a defining moment at Berkeley?
- Have campus connections turned into lifelong friendships?
- Were you on campus during a historical moment?
- Are you part of a Berkeley legacy?
What to look for
PCI is in the process of sending postcards and emails to our alumni. Simply follow the steps to update your information and set up a time to share your story with one of their staff interviewers.
Contact Information
Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI)
Share Your Story: 1-888-891-2387
Customer Service: 1-800-982-1590
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Sunday | Closed
Berkeley College
Office of Alumni Relations
Phone: (973) 826-9029
Email: Alumni@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday | Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Berkeley College. 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 Berkeley College 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
- 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 Berkeley College. Your story will be recorded, and the sound clip provided to Berkeley College 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 Berkeley College. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 12/27/2024 by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.
You can call back at any time before 12/27/2024 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).
Berkeley College Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Berkeley College alumni.
Contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.
