Capturing ECU Moments Through the Memories of Our Pirates!
Ahoy, ECU Alumni! We're setting sail on an exciting journey called Pirate Stories! This project not only lets us reconnect with our 190,000+ Pirate alumni and update records, it also allows us to capture the amazing stories and memories you hold from your time at ECU. Who better to help write the history of ECU than those who experienced it? That's why we hope you will choose to participate when you're contacted by our partner, PCI (Publishing Concepts).
It's time to celebrate our Pirate pride and keep the memories alive through this project!
Frequently Asked Questions by Alumni
1. I received an email/postcard/phone call from a company asking for my personal information and a story about East Carolina University. Tell me more about the project.
We have partnered with PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) to produce Pirate Stories which is an oral history project. At the conclusion of the project, there will be a publication with all the stories shared by our alumni for East Carolina 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 East Carolina University and how the school helped to shape your life since then. And, while we have you on the phone, we will confirm your information to make sure our alumni records are kept up to date.
2. Does East Carolina University benefit from this at all?
Yes, in a few different ways:
X Legacy – sharing and collecting stories preserves the history of ECU through the eyes and voices of our alums
X Updated Information – allows us to maintain our alumni information so you stay updated on everything happening at ECU and the different ways to become involved after you graduate
X Revenue – generates donation revenue to help support programming to help our alumni around the world to stay involved
X Pride – wearing apparel shows support and love for ECU! Wear your ECU Alumni apparel with pride, Pirate!
3. How do I know my information will only be used for Pirate Stories purposes?
ECUAA is committed to protecting your information, as is our project partner, PCI. The names, addresses and information provided to PCI for the publication of the Pirate Stories Project will be held confidential by PCI, except to the extent that they are utilized in, or in the preparation of, the Pirate Stories Project and except as required by court order or law.
4. I would like to verify or update my information and share a story. How may I do this?
X 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 Pirate Stories 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 East Carolina University. Your story will be recorded and the sound clip provided to East Carolina University at the conclusion of the project.
X 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.
X 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 ECUAA and the university. You may revoke consent for your story and/or photo to appear any time before 5/10/2024 by contacting PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 / customerservice@publishingconcepts.com.
7. I updated my information but need some more time to think about what experience to share.
You can call back at any time before 5/10/2024 to share your story.
8. 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).
9. Can anyone purchase a book?
The East Carolina University Pirate Stories: Oral History Publication is available for sale only to East Carolina University alumni.
10. I ordered a book / package over the phone and would like to cancel my order. How do I do this?
Please contact PCI’s customer service helpdesk at 1-800-982-1590 and they will take care of this for you.