Name: Student Student

Affiliation: VroomAI

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/01/2022

Request Date End: 04/30/2025

Details: To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am formally requesting access to records related to internal and external public relations strategy, media messaging, and third-party communications services procured by the University of Connecticut from 2022 to 2025.

Specifically, I am requesting:

All communications (emails, memos, Teams messages, or meeting minutes) involving University Communications, the Office of the President, or any contracted public relations firms that reference or discuss:

Messaging and public relations strategy regarding the 2025 athletic championship parade or related events

Internal or external messaging regarding the student housing shortage or waitlist management

Efforts to shape or influence public perception following athletic victories, institutional rankings, or campus-wide controversies

Copies of all contracts, scopes of work, invoices, or payment records for any external public relations, communications, or marketing firms retained by the university between January 1, 2022, and April 30, 2025.

Any reports, deliverables, or presentation materials provided by said firms to UConn leadership regarding university image, crisis communications, or brand narrative during this period.

Please provide all responsive records in digital format. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, I request that you cite the specific exemption under Connecticut law and provide the appeals process.

Given the strong public interest in institutional transparency and the allocation of public and student resources toward communications strategy, I respectfully request a waiver of any associated fees.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your acknowledgment and response in accordance with the statutory timeframe.

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Name: Student Student

Affiliation: VroomAI

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 01/01/2025

Request Date End: 04/30/2025

Details: To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to all records related to the financial planning, execution, and funding of the 2025 University of Connecticut athletic championship parade and associated events.

Please provide the following:

A full itemized breakdown of all expenses incurred in connection with the parade and related activities, including but not limited to:

Vehicle rentals or purchases

Security, staffing, and overtime pay

Stage or event setup and teardown

Audio/visual and broadcast services

Signage, promotional materials, and branded apparel

Catering, transportation, or hospitality services

Identification of the funding sources used to cover the above expenditures, categorized by:

University general funds

Athletics department revenues

Student fee allocations

Sponsorships, gifts, or external donations

Any use of state or federal funds

Documentation identifying which university offices or individuals authorized these expenditures.

Any internal communications (emails or memos) discussing:

Budget planning for the parade

Use of student or university funds

Public relations or media strategy tied to the event

I request that the documents be provided in digital format. Should any portion of this request be denied, please provide the specific exemption relied upon and a description of the appeals process as provided under Connecticut law.

Given the public interest in financial transparency regarding university priorities, I also request that any associated fees be waived.

Thank you for your time and compliance. I look forward to your acknowledgment and timely response.

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Name: Student Student

Affiliation: VroomAI

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 04/14/2025

Request Date End: 04/30/2025

Details: To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am requesting access to public records related to University of Connecticut expenditures on student housing and executive compensation for the fiscal years 2021 through 2025 (inclusive).

Specifically, I am requesting the following records:

A detailed, itemized breakdown of all expenditures related to:

Construction, renovation, or maintenance of student housing facilities

Temporary or overflow housing solutions, including any third-party housing contracts

Any internal or external housing feasibility studies, reports, or planning documents

Current and historical (2021–2025) on-campus housing capacity compared to total student enrollment by year.

A full listing of total compensation—including salaries, bonuses, deferred compensation, retirement contributions, and non-cash benefits—for the ten highest-paid UConn administrators over the same period.

Copies of internal communications (emails, memos, or Teams messages) between members of the President’s Office, Housing Services, or Facilities Management that reference:

Housing shortages or student waitlists

Overflow housing or denial of dormitory access due to capacity limits

Budget prioritization decisions relating to student housing

Please provide the records in electronic format. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, I request that you provide the statutory basis for the denial and inform me of the appeal procedures available under Connecticut law.

As this request pertains to the public interest—namely, the transparency of housing allocation and institutional resource distribution at a public university—I respectfully request that any associated fees be waived.

Thank you for your time and compliance with state law. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

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Name: Student Student

Affiliation: VroomAI

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: 04/12/2025

Request Date End: 04/14/2025

Details: To Whom It May Concern,

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq.), I am formally requesting access to public records regarding the financial expenditures associated with the University of Connecticut's recent parade or public event in which President Radenka Maric appeared while riding in a Ford Bronco.

Specifically, I am requesting the following:

An itemized breakdown of all costs incurred by the university in connection with this event, including but not limited to:

Vehicle rental, purchase, or services related to the Ford Bronco

Security, staffing, and transportation for President Maric

Event planning, setup, and teardown costs

Signage, marketing materials, and branded items

Audio/visual services and public relations expenditures

The specific funding sources used to cover these costs, categorized by:

University general funds

Student fee allocations

Athletics department funds

Third-party or private donations

Any state or federal grants

Documentation indicating who authorized the expenditures and which departments were involved in organizing the event.

I request that these records be provided in digital format and delivered via email. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please include a written explanation citing the applicable exemption under Connecticut law and inform me of the appeal procedures available.

As this request pertains to the financial transparency of a state institution, I request that any fees associated with the production of these records be waived in the public interest.

Thank you for your timely attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.

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Name: John Sailer

Affiliation: Withheld.

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Writing to request the following public records:

Professor Sandy Grande’s emails (including attachments) sent to and from ikamola@aaup.org and ktaylor@aaup.org, between January 1, 2024 and April 1, 2025, which include one or more of the following terms: mellon, academic freedom, fellowship.

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