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We want to hear your MVNU story

Faithful MVNU Alumni,

Our office is working with Publishing Concepts Incorporated (PCI) to gather alumni stories to learn what MVNU has meant to you. This project allows us to hear about your personal experiences at MVNU and how the university helped to shape your life since then. During this process, we also want to make sure your contact information is up to date.

Throughout the fall, you can expect to hear from PCI through direct mail, emails, and phone calls. Please know they are a trusted partner with us to create what we expect to be a profound walk down memory lane that encapsulates the history of the university we all know and love.

The stories you share will remind, encourage, inspire, and bless your alumni peers and alumni from other generations. What an incredible alumni family we have and what an impact MVNU have had on us … life changing!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Mike Cheek
Executive Director of Alumni and Advancement

You determine your story

Your MVNU story is unique to your time and experiences on campus. You can decide which aspect you would like to discuss with the writers from PCI — your experiences, education, community, service, campus/student life, or how MVNU prepared you for life after college.

See PCI story examples

Alumni Stories FAQ

What is PCI and the Oral History Publication?

We have partnered with Publishing Concepts Incorporated to produce an MVNU Oral History Publication. PCI is a family-owned business based in Dallas, Texas, that has published directories for educational institutions, fraternities, sororities, and military organizations across the nation for over 100 years. This storybook will chronicle anecdotes of MVNU alumni from the Pioneer Class to the Class of 2023. This book will be filled with stories of the people who influenced you, the moments on campus you will never forget, and the opportunities that shaped your personal, professional, and spiritual life.

Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University benefit from this project?

Yes, in a few different ways:

•Updated information which allows us to effectively communicate with and engage alumni

•We create the legacy of MVNU by sharing and collecting stories to preserve the history of our university

•MVNU does not make money from producing this book; however, any donations beyond the cost of the book are considered gifts to MVNU and will benefit the Alumni Endowed Scholarship program.

•When you wear MVNU apparel it shows support and love for our university

How do I know my information will only be used for Oral History Project purposes?

PCI and MVNU are 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. MVNU will only use the information you provide to update our records so that we know how to contact you when Alumni events are happening in your area or we have great news we want to share.

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 time at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Your story will be recorded and the sound clip provided to Mount Vernon Nazarene University 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University update line at 866-535-9835.

•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.

How can I participate if I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing?

Can I choose what information prints in the publication?

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 our alumni association. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before March 9, 2024, 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.

I shared a story and the representative said I could send a photo. How do I do this?

Can anyone purchase a book?

When will I receive my book?

I ordered a book/package over the phone and would like to cancel my order. How do I do this?