The university is collaborating with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to create an Oral History of Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia that will record our stories. With more than 63,000 alumni and hundreds of inspiring professors through the years, what better way to recognize our impact as a community than to share our personal narratives? We hope you participate in this opportunity and invite you to confirm your alumni information as part of our first-ever Alumni Oral History Project.
Note: Alumni Engagement is embarking on an exciting Oral History Project for Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia. Unfortunately, during the first round of emails and postcards announcing this effort, some of the communications to AU and MCG alumni were inadvertently reversed. We apologize for the mistake and are correcting this for future communications for the Oral History Project.
You should receive a postcard, call, or email from someone at PCI starting in late January with instructions on how to participate. There is absolutely no obligation to participate or share a story. They will collect stories until July 24, 2024. Below you will find a example postcards and emails as well as FAQ’s.
Augusta University Alumni Communications
MCG Alumni Communications
I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and a story about Augusta University / Medical College of Georgia. Tell me more about the project.
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce an Oral History Publication for Augusta University. 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 Augusta University / Medical College of Georgia 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.
Does Augusta University benefit from this at all?
Yes, in a few different ways:
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?
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, 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 the school/alumni association. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 7/26/2024 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.
You can call back at any time before 7/26/2024 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 Oral History Publication is available for sale only to Augusta University / Medical College of Georgia alumni.
When will I receive my book?
The total duration of the Oral History Project is about 12 months. Since we began the project in January 2024, the books will be distributed in January 2025.
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.
