Southwestern’s Oral History Project
Tell Your SWAU Story
In recognition of Southwestern’s 130th anniversary, we’re partnering with Publishing Concepts Inc. (PCI) to complete an oral history project and an accompanying book, arriving in the summer of 2024 and available for purchase.
We’re asking friends – like you – to share their Southwestern story for this project. Your voices will co-write the anthologized publication and will be archived for generations of new SWAU Knights to view. This project isn’t an alumni directory; rather, it’s a nonfiction project that anthologizes your stories for future generations.
How do I share my story and order the book?
As of October 6, PCI will send you emails and postcards requesting to verify your contact information. Upon doing so, you’ll have the opportunity to share your Southwestern story! A representative will be on the line to walk you through the process, confirm your consent, and help you preorder the book.
How do I share my story and order the book?
As of October 6, PCI will send you emails and postcards requesting to verify your contact information. Upon doing so, you’ll have the opportunity to share your Southwestern story! A representative will be on the line to walk you through the process, confirm your consent, and help you preorder the book.
What should I include in my Southwestern story?
It’s all up to you…but here are some ideas for you to consider:
- What kinds of relationships did you make on campus?
- What were your favorite classes, and how did they shape your life?
- Where did you go as a student? How was the world open to you?
- What kind of pranks did you pull, and who were the folks who had your back?
- What activities did you enjoy as a student?
- How did it feel to be on campus? Where was your go-to spot?
- What surprised you at Southwestern? What was a mystery or a new discovery?
- When you graduated, how did you feel? What did you do after college?
