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FOI #26-253 (04-7-26, 1:50 pm) - Subject - Public records related to purchases
Name - Justin Wenig
Affiliation - Starbridge
I am requesting public records related to purchases by University Of Connecticut specifically:
All purchase orders and/or payment records for non-person/vendor entities (e.g., companies, organizations, contractors) from Jan 1, 2023 to current date including, at minimum: Purchase date, vendor name, description of goods/services purchased, line item quantity, and line item price/amount.
If vendor names are coded in the file, please provide a vendor list with corresponding codes.
I am looking for existing, already maintained electronic records (without copying, scanning, or printing).
Should you need further information or clarification to expedite this request, do not hesitate to contact justin@starbridgeopenportal.com.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation. I look forward to your prompt response within the statutory period.
I would like to request PDF copies of the most recent employment agreements for the following football coaches:
- Nunzio Campanile
- Pat Cashmore
Our agency only intends to use these files for an in-house market analysis study. We do not intend to publicize this information.
The purpose of this letter is to request publicly available information under regulations associated with open access to public information, such as laws created and enacted by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). To help us with research for our RFP Database, OPEN MINDS is formally requesting the following information for the solicitation/Request for Proposal referenced below:
SOLICITATION NUMBER: UCHC-206851383
SOLICITATION TITLE: Connecticut Seeks Web-Based CDM & Revenue Capture Tool Services
SOLICITATION DUE DATE: November 3, 2025
Please provide*:
• Name, contact person, mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the organization(s) awarded a contract because of this solicitation.
• Contract award date
• Contract award period
• Contract award amount
• List of additional organizations that responded to this RFP.
FOI #26-250 (04-6-26, 7:54 am) - Subject - Printing
Name - Ed Luberda
Affiliation - one
We are asking for the bid results the last time this referenced bid was actually bid upon. For example if this was last bid upon 12 months ago then that is the information we are requesting.
Bid Title: Print UConn Magazine
Bid due date: 4-22-26 Past results please, not the current bid.
FOI #26-247 - Subject - FOI request from The State Newspaper (SC)
Name - Chapel Fowler
Affiliation -
Per the state of Connecticut’s Freedom of Information (FOI) law, I am requesting the following public records from UConn (main/Storrs campus) ... For context/clarity to the records office, this request is intended to capture communication among UConn officials regarding the sideline confrontation between UConn WBB coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina WBB coach Dawn Staley after their Final Four game and Auriemma's ensuing apology.
I understand this is a bit of a larger request than, say, a contract and may take some time. I'm happy to chat about further refining the request if needed after an initial time/money estimate. Thank you! The request is below – Chapel
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Chapel Fowler UConn public records request
– Timeframe for records –
From 7:00 p.m. ET Friday, April 3, 2026 through 7:00 p.m. ET Saturday, April 4, 2026 (24 hours)
– Specific records requested –
Any emails sent TO or FROM the following six (6) UConn employees’ university addresses …
Athletic director David Benedict
Deputy AD/SWA Annie Fiorvanti (ann.fiorvanti@uconn.edu)
Assistant AD for athletic comms William Peterson (william.peterson@uconn.edu)
Director of UCon WBB comms Anna LaBonte (anna.labonte@uconn.edu)
University VP of comms Michael Kirk (michael.kirk@uconn.edu)
Women’s basketball HC Geno Auriemma
... which include any of the following six (6) keywords:
For these emails, please include individual emails and email “chains” involving back-and-forth communication. If any documents are attached within emails/email chains – for example, a Word document or Google Doc draft of a statement, etc. – please include these documents as part of the request as well.
Pursuant to applicable authority, I am writing to request copies of the following "Documents" for the athletic department staff listed below:
* Current employment contract and salary (Letter of intent, form agreement, or applicable document / record which shows annual compensation and start/end date of employment) as well as any pertinent amendments. If an employee does not have a formal written agreement, please provide (ideally in a spreadsheet or table format): Name, Compensation, and Start/End Date (or write "At Will" if applicable).
- Mackenzie Keyes
- Paul Caddy
- Giselle Juarez-Presley
- Roger Velasquez
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request.
FOI #26-245 - Subject - BONESUPPORT / CERAMENT G Purchasing Records
Name - Mats Sodergren
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Connecticut General Statutes §1-200 et seq., I am requesting access to and/or copies of the following records held by UConn Health / John Dempsey Hospital / University of Connecticut Health Center:
1. All purchase orders, invoices, receipts, and payment records relating to the acquisition of CERAMENT G (also known as CERAMENT|G) and/or CERAMENT BVF from BONESUPPORT INC or BONESUPPORT AB, for the period 1 January 2022 through the date of this request.
2. All contracts, vendor agreements, or supply chain agreements between UConn Health and BONESUPPORT INC or BONESUPPORT AB, for the same period.
3. All value analysis committee (VAC) or equivalent supply chain or formulary committee records referencing CERAMENT G, CERAMENT BVF, or BONESUPPORT, for the same period.
4. Records reflecting total quantities (units) of CERAMENT G or CERAMENT BVF received at or used within UConn Health facilities, for the same period.
The relevant ICD-10-PCS procedure code is XW0V0P7. The relevant HCPCS pass-through code is C1602.
Please provide records electronically where possible. If any records are withheld, please cite the applicable exemption under CGS §1-210 for each withheld record and advise me of my right to appeal to the Connecticut FOIA Commission.
FOI #26-244 (04-3-26, 7:16 pm) - Subject - Men's Basketball Game Contracts
Name - Charles Pipkins
Affiliation - The D1 Docket
I am requesting digital copies of the following:
Contractual agreements entered into by this institution with other institutions and/or event planners for the purpose of scheduling contests to be played by the varsity men's basketball team during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
Amendments to contractual agreements entered into by this institution with other institutions and/or event planners which stipulate the dates of contests which were designated as to be determined in previous agreements.
FOI #26-243 (04-2-26, 10:55 pm) - Subject - off-campus parties
Name - Student Student
Affiliation - Student
I am requesting copies of all emails, documents, Microsoft Teams communications, and other records from the following parties:
Office of Community Standards
Division of Student Life and Enrollment
Dean of Students Office
John Armstrong john.armstrong@uconn.edu
Maureen Armstrong maureen.armstrong@uconn.edu
Kymberly Hendricks kymberly.hendricks@uconn.edu
Jennifer Brodie jennifer.brodie@uconn.edu
Fany DeJesus Hannon fany.hannon@uconn.edu
University Safety
gene.labonte@uconn.edu
justin.gilbert@uconn.edu
justin.cheney@uconn.edu
john.o'reilly@uconn.edu
between date range of 08/23/2024 - 04/02/2026
containing any of the following keywords:
"the dog p0und"
"the dog pound"
"thedogpound"
"thedogp0und"
"dogpound"
"dogpound party"
or pertaining to off-campus parties with live music being performed