Share Your Story

Your Story... Our History

The Mortar Board experience is one of dedication, impact, and excellence. Every member has a story—a story of achievement, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference through service. We want to give you an opportunity to share your unique connection to Mortar Board. This oral history project allows alumni to tell their Mortar Board story in their own words. Once collected, these stories will be compiled into a book that honors our organization and celebrates the lasting legacy of Mortar Board members.

This project is made possible through a partnership between Mortar Board team and Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI). In addition to capturing these inspiring stories, PCI will assist with collecting updated biographical information from alumni, ensuring we maintain accurate records and stay connected with Mortar Board members across the nation and beyond.

How to Share Your Story

Mortar Board members will be receiving a postcard and email from PCI (example pictured below) with more information on how to share their story. Stories will be collected via a phone call with a trained member of the PCI team.

What to Look For

PCI has currently been sending postcards (example shown below) and emails to our members. Simply follow the steps to update your information and set up a time to share your story with one of their staff members.

Frequently Asked Questions

I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and a story about my experience with Mortar Board. Tell me more about the project?

We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Mortar Board. 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 involvement with Mortar Board and how membership in the Society helped to shape your life-experiences. While we have you on the phone, we want to make sure your contact information is up to date.

How does Mortar Board benefit from this?

  • Updated Information – allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni
  • Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of our Society
  • Revenue – generates donation revenue to support our collegiate chapters and alumni programming
  • Pride – purchase Mortar Board apparel to show your enduring pride as a lifetime member of Mortar Board.

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 may 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 Mortar Board experience. Your story will be recorded and the sound clip provided to the Mortar Board National Office 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 Mortar Board update line at 1-866-571-1431.
  • If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email PCIservice@publishingconcepts.com. 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 customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. 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, institution, and initiation year, along with your story and photo (if provided). No contact information is printed. When you call to update your contact information, it will only be used to update your record in our database. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before November 27, 2026 by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.

I updated my information but need some more time to think about what experience to share.

You can call back at any time before November 27, 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).

Can anyone purchase a book?

The Mortar Board Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Mortar Board members.

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 June of 2026, the books will be distributed in July of 2027.

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.