Alumni Oral History and Data Verification Project

Every Viking has a story, and we want to hear yours

However, with over 25,000 alumni, it would take many years to meet with each of you individually. That's why we've decided to embark on a new oral history project to collect the stories of alumni like you in your own words. These stories will be preserved in a book that celebrates the impact Grand View University has had on your lives and who you are today. Every year we don't capture and preserve these stories feels like another opportunity lost, so we're excited to get started today!

Your Story

So what GV Memory will you tell?

  • Did a special faculty or staff member have a profound impact on your life?
  • Did you find your Viking sweetheart at Grand View?
  • Can you trace your career path back to a defining moment at our alma mater?
  • Have connections you made on campus turned into lifelong friendships?
  • Were you on campus during a historical moment?
  • Are you a GV legacy? Meaning other members of your family also attended Grand View.

Have You Moved?
As part of this project, we are also taking this opportunity to help make it easier for you to stay connected to Grand View. PCI will help us collect updated contact information from those of you who may have moved and inadvertently lost touch with your alma mater.

PCI Partnership
With our limited resources, we'd never be able to tackle a project like this. By partnering with PCI, we're able to access their trained staff of real, live human beings who are excited to listen to what you have to share. PCI will also help collect and assemble the stories into the Grand View Memories book that we can share with all alumni. 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.

Do I Have to Buy Something?
No. This project is being done at NO COST to Grand View. The project is completely funded by the alumni who choose to purchase the Grand View Memories book that will be produced at the end of the project. Various book packages will be offered. PCI will also offer you the option to purchase other Grand View branded merchandise. You are welcome to purchase these items, but you are not required to do so to participate in the project. Again, we'd never be able to embark on a project like this without the support of our amazing alumni and the partnership with PCI. We sincerely thank every person that participates and chooses to purchase the book.

What's Next?
Soon you will be receiving email and postcard communications from the PCI team with instructions on how to participate. We'd like to invite you to share one of your stories with us and take part in this first of its kind project to honor the experiences and voices of our alumni. The PCI team will collect stories throughout November 5, 2021. After that, they will enter a post-production phase editing the data. We hope to have the book distributed in summer 2022.

What to Look For
Below is an example of a postcard you will receive in the mail. This is an official postcard from Grand View University, distributed by our partner PCI. Once you receive the postcard, please follow the instructions to update your information and set up an interview time to share your GV Memories.

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Below is an example of an email you will receive in your inbox. Once you receive the email, please follow the instructions to update your information and set up an interview time to share your Grand View Memories. If you do not receive it, please take this opportunity to call PCI at 1-866-571-0463 and update your contact information so we can stay connected.

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FAQs

To get answers to frequently asked questions from alumni regarding the Oral History Project please see our FAQ.

Contact Information
If you have any other questions regarding the project, please reach out to PCI customer service desk at 1-800-982-1590 or the Grand View Alumni Relations Office at alumni@grandview.edu.