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FOI #26-144 (03-9-26, 6:13 am) - Subject - Women's History Month 2026 After Westminster College Improper Invitation Contrary to VAWA: https://www.bing.com/search?q=michael+ayele+CIA
Name - Michael Ayele (a.k.a) W
Affiliation - Association for the Advancement of Civil Liberties (AACL)
What I am requesting for prompt disclosure are records in your possession detailing your discussions about [1] Women’s History Month as an event which has in the 21st Century served to raise awareness of the sexism women encounter in their efforts to be successful in their academic and professional careers; [2] the manner in which your local/state government agency plans to commemorate Women’s History Month this Calendar Year 2026; [3] Westminster College (Fulton, Missouri) as a post-secondary academic institution which has (i) historically served and catered exclusively to white men; (ii) on (or around) August 29th 1986 extended an invitation to former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Webster: approximately 5 (five) months after the April 05th 1986 rape and murder of Jeanne Ann Clery; (iii) on (or around) February 21st 2026 sent a very peculiar email to alumnus Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W informing him that Larry P. Arnn would be lecturing undergraduate students (at Westminster College) on March 06th 2026; [4] Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a.) W as a Black Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree graduate of Westminster College who (i) became thoroughly convinced that Hillsdale College is a white Christian fanatic post-secondary academic institution after reading the October 25th 2023 complaint filed by Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen; (ii) became thoroughly convinced that Hillsdale College violated the Supreme Court precedent established in Bob Jones University v. United States after reading the October 25th 2023 complaint filed by Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen; (iii) became thoroughly convinced that Hillsdale College violated the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) after reading the October 25th 2023 complaint filed by Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen; (iv) is thoroughly convinced that the provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) require American colleges and universities that receive Title IX funding to take decisions that are in solidarity with women (similarly situated to Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen) who have experienced sexual violence at Hillsdale College (or other similarly situated American colleges); (v) is thoroughly convinced that the decision of Westminster College to invite Larry P. Arnn to lecture undergraduate students (in a college that receives Title IX funding) was not an act of solidarity towards women (similarly situated to Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen) who were raped at Hillsdale College (or other similarly situated American colleges); (vi) is thoroughly convinced that Westminster College was in violation of VAWA on (or around) March 06th 2026 because of their decision to allow Larry P. Arnn to lecture undergraduate students particularly after Hillsdale College gross mishandling of the sexual misconduct complaints filed by Danielle Villareal and Grace Chen; (vii) has taken the decision not to attend any of the events organized by Westminster College on 03/06/2026.
FOI #26-142 (03-6-26, 11:42 am) - Subject - Athletics Contracts
Name - Garth Webster
Affiliation -
To Whom It May Concern—
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the applicable Term Sheet/MOU/LOA/Offer Letter and/or formal employment contract for new UCONN Head Football Coach Jason Candle
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me of the cost. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest. If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
FOI #26-141 (03-5-26, 1:34 am) - Subject - Public Record Request
Name - Sarah Harmon
Affiliation - SmartProcure
SmartProcure respectfully submits this request for electronic copies of any current and active contracts between University of Connecticut and vendors providing Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or prescription benefit administration services.
Specifically, we are seeking contracts with vendors including, but not limited to:
* OptumRx
* Express Scripts
* CVS Caremark
* Prime Therapeutics
* Humana Pharmacy Solutions
* Magellan Rx Management
* SmithRx
* AffirmedRx
This request also includes any other vendors providing similar services, whether or not they are listed above.
For any responsive contracts, we request records containing the following information:
1. The names of all contracting parties
2. The nature, scope, and purpose of the contract
3. The effective start date and expiration date
4. The total contract value, including any pricing schedules, fee structures, or cost summaries
5. Any amendments, extensions, modifications, or renewals associated with the contract
If responsive records exist in electronic format, we respectfully request that they be provided electronically via email. If any portion of the requested records is exempt from disclosure, please provide the non-exempt portions and cite the specific statutory basis for any redactions or withholdings. If this request should be directed to another department or records custodian, we would appreciate your forwarding it accordingly or advising us where it may be properly submitted. Please feel free to contact me if clarification or additional information is needed to facilitate the search for responsive records.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to your response.
FOI #26-140 - Subject - ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations
Name - Colin Antaya
Affiliation -
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) C.G.S. § 1-200, et seq., I am requesting copies of public records that pertain to course number ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations from January 2025 through June 2025 at the Storrs Campus. Specifically, I am requesting the course syllabus and course materials, including any materials provided to students regarding proper horse handling and safety when working with and/or around horses.
I am also requesting any incident reports or investigatory materials regarding students in the ANSC 3551 Equine Training I – Foundations course from January 2020 through the present day.
FOI #26-139 (03-2-26, 11:46 pm) - Subject - Communication during period of Zane investigation, report, hearing, termination, and legal actions; keyword "Zane."
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all records of communication pertaining to the Sherry Zane matter during the period of the investigation, compliance report, hearing, warrant, arrest, termination, criminal charges, civil action suit against UConn et al, and settlement. Communication should include email, text messages on official devices, and chat messages (such as found on instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Teams) with the keyword "Zane" in the subject line and/or message body and/or document attachments, between August 1, 2023 and March 1, 2026. Communication may involve internal and/or external parties. Communication should be directed to or from any of the following accounts:
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-138 (03-2-26, 11:33 am) - Subject - FOIA Request
Name - Zachary Brunner
Affiliation -
Hello,
I would like to request a copy of employment contracts and any addendums/amendments for your Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Should you need any further information, please let me know.
FOI #26-137 (03-2-26, 11:33 am) - Subject - FOIA Request
Name - Zachary Brunner
Affiliation -
Hello,
I would like to request a copy of employment contracts and any addendums/amendments for your Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Should you need any further information, please let me know.
FOI #26-136 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Communication between UConn and CT AG's Office with keywords "Kimberly Hill" and "Kim Hill"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keywords "Kim Hill" and/or "Kimberly Hill" between parties in any university department and office including but not limited to the UConn Office of the President; UConn Office of the Provost; UConn University Communications; UConn Office of University Compliance; UConn Police Department, UConn Facilities and Operations; UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations; UConn Office of the General Counsel; UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean) and:
• the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office, including but not limited to Attorney General William Tong, Assistant Attorney General Nancy A. Brouillet, and Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Ennis.
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.
FOI #26-135 (03-1-26, 12:45 pm) - Subject - Communication between UConn and CT AG's Office with keyword "Capshaw"
Name -
Affiliation -
Dear Public Records Act Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to the following public records maintained by the University of Connecticut.
Please provide all documents and records of communication exchanged after August 1, 2023 involving the keyword "Capshaw" between parties in any university department and office including but not limited to the UConn Office of the President; UConn Office of the Provost; UConn University Communications; UConn Office of University Compliance; UConn Police Department, UConn Facilities and Operations; UConn Human Resources, including Labor Relations; UConn Office of the General Counsel; UConn College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Dean's Office, including CLAS Dean, Associate and Assistant Deans, and personnel in the Office of the Dean) and:
• the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office, including but not limited to Attorney General William Tong, Assistant Attorney General Nancy A. Brouillet, and Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Ennis.
I request that these records be provided in electronic, searchable format (PDF or native electronic files) if available. If any portion of the requested records is withheld or redacted, please identify the specific statutory exemption under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act relied upon for each withholding or redaction, and release all reasonably segregable non-exempt portions of the records.
If fulfilling this request is expected to result in charges exceeding $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate.
Thank you for your assistance. Please let me know if any clarification would facilitate processing of this request.