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Saving language or theme preferences
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What They Do:
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Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
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How users navigate the site
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What device, browser, or location the user is from
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User demographics (location, language, device)
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Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
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Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
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Go to Preferences > Privacy.
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Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
FOI #26-158 (03-12-26, 10:36 am) - Subject - Public Records - UConn Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Contract and Compensation (2025–2026)
Name - Student Student
Affiliation -
To Whom It May Concern,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I respectfully request access to and copies of public records related to the employment and compensation of Mike Cavanaugh, Head Coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Ice Hockey program, for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Specifically, I request the following records:
1. The employment contract for the Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach in effect for the 2025–2026 academic year.
2. Any amendments, extensions, or modifications to that contract.
3. Documents of any kind reflecting the coach’s annual salary, bonuses, and any other forms of compensation for the 2025–2026 academic year.
4. Any performance incentive structures or bonus criteria included in the contract.
5. Any buyout provisions or termination clauses applicable during that period.
If any portion of these records is exempt from disclosure, please provide the non-exempt portions and cite the specific statutory exemption relied upon for any redactions.
If possible, I request that these records be provided electronically via email. If there are any fees associated with fulfilling this request, please inform me in advance if the cost will exceed $15.
If you deny this request, please cite the specific legal exemption that justifies your refusal.
FOI #26-157 - Subject - ENGL 3082/Writing Center Practicum
Name - Thomas Deans
Affiliation -
I am trying to identify and ultimately reach out to all former undergraduates who have worked at the Writing Center since 2005. This will be for fundraising purposes, as well as to work toward creating a targeted alumni network for current Writing Center students to access as they launch their careers. One thing all former tutors have in common is having taken ENGL 3082/Writing Center Practicum, so that would be the most efficient way to generate a list.
At least name and year of graduation; preferably address, email, and phone (if possible)
FOI #26-156 - Subject - SmartProcure Public Records Request to University of Connecticut Health Center For PO/Vendor Information
Name - Misty Ruhlman
Affiliation -
SmartProcure is submitting a public records request to the University of Connecticut Health Center for any and all purchasing records from 2/11/2025 to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning, or printing paper documents. Any editable electronic document is acceptable.
The specific information requested from your record-keeping system is:
1. Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number 2. Purchase date 3. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase) 4. Line item quantity 5. Line item price 6. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address
If you would like to let me know what type of financial software you use, I may have report samples that help to determine how, or if, you are able to respond.
We hope this message finds you well. Securance Consulting would like to request an electronic copy of entire winning bid that was submitted in response to UCHC’s RFP: 203976310 Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Assessment. We are also requesting any evaluation scores that may be available.
FOI #26-153 (03-10-26, 9:14 pm) - Subject - Compliance Investigation Final Report
Name - Donald Quinn
Affiliation - University of Connecticut
I am requesting the full, final investigative report completed yesterday, 3/9/2026 by UConn's Compliance Office. This pertains to the ethicspoint report #599. The subject of this report is Jay Frain.
FOI #26-152 - Subject - Connecticut Sentencing Commission
Name - Justin Wenig
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting access to and copies of the following public records possessed by Connecticut Sentencing Commission:
All purchase orders and/or payment records for non-person/vendor entities, such as companies, organizations, or contractors from January 1, 2025 to current date. Records should include, at minimum:
• Purchase date
• Vendor name
• Line item description
• Line item quantity
• Line item Amount
If vendor names are coded in the file, please provide a vendor list with corresponding codes.
Examples of relevant reports/records may include: check registers, procurement reports, standard PO detail reports, warrant/claims reports, and purchase order history reports, among others.
This request excludes any purchase orders or payments issued to staff, employees, or individuals for payroll, reimbursements, stipends, or other personnel-related expenses.
I am requesting existing, already maintained electronic records (without copying, scanning, or printing).
If this request was misrouted, please forward to the correct contact person and reply to this communication with the appropriate contact information.
Should this request be denied wholly or partially, please provide a detailed justification for each decision, citing specific exemptions. Additionally, I request that all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material be provided.
FOI #26-151 (03-10-26, 2:13 pm) - Subject - NCAA agreed-upon procedures report for athletics
Name - Rachel Bachma
Affiliation - The Wall Street Journal
I'm seeking digital copies of the NCAA agreed-upon procedures financial reports for UConn, for the years of 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. These reports include expenses and revenues with detailed line items about ticket sales, expenditures, etc., by sports.
FOI #26-150 (03-10-26, 11:45 am) - Subject - ADA Door Accessibility Records
Name - Kaden Knapp
Affiliation -
I am requesting records maintained by the University of Connecticut that identify which exterior entrances on the Storrs campus are equipped with ADA-compliant automatic door openers or handicap assistance buttons. Specifically, I am requesting any inventories, accessibility audits, facilities reports or internal documents created or maintained by Facilities Operations or related departments that identify entrances with automatic door access and entrances that do not have automatic door access. If available, I am requesting the most recent records reflecting this information.
Please provide these records in electronic format if possible.