Request Log

FOI #25-252 - Subject - Public Records Requests

Name -

Affiliation -

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (C.G.S. § 1-200, et seq.), I respectfully submit this public records request to obtain documents related to the University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees Resolution dated December 11, 2024, authorizing the Purchase, Master Lease, Sublease, and Escrow Agreement for the property located at 1201 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT, intended for use as UConn Stamford student housing.
Specifically, I am requesting the proposal submitted by the owners of 1201 Washington Boulevard (RMS Properties and Wolff Companies) in response to the University’s Spring 2024 Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI), which led to the agreement detailed in the resolution

FOI #25-251 - Subject - Parker Search

Name - David Covucci

Affiliation -

Pursuant to Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act (Chapter 14 Conn. Gen. Stats.), I am requesting any contracts the university has entered into with Parker Executive Search firm regarding the university's 2021 football head coach search that ended with the hire of Jim Mora.

I am also requesting any additional expenses filed by Parker Executive Search, as well as any itemized receipts included in the expense reports, relating to the search. Parker Executive Search notes that in addition to contract fees, direct expenses for items such as teleconference calls, secure site access, and travel and interview expenses are billed directly to the university.

FOI #25-250 - Subject - MBB

Name - Adam Notteboom

Affiliation -

At your earliest convenience, can you please provide the current contract (or salary data if no contract exists) for Tom Moore, General Manager for MBB?

FOI #25-249 (06-6-25, 12:52 am) - Subject - April 17th 2025 Cancelled Symposium on Gun Violence and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) FOIA Case No.: 1531505 - 000

Name - Michael Ayele (a.k.a) W

Affiliation - Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W ORCID.: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-6457

What I am requesting for prompt disclosure are records in your possession detailing your discussions about [1] the decision of the United States government to (i) designate the month of June as Gun Violence Awareness Month; (ii) provide during the month of June an opportunity for individuals and organizations to educate communities on how to prevent gun violence; [2] the March 15th 2022 decision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publicly recognize that Scott Paul Beierle (i) was a racist and a sexist person prior to his November 02nd 2018 murder-suicide near the campus of Florida State University (Tallahassee, Florida); (ii) was given second chance after second chance by American society and government despite being a racist and a sexist; (iii) abused the many second chances extended to him by American society and government for his blatantly racist and sexist actions prior to his November 02nd 2018 murder-suicide; [3] the Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a federal agency of the United States government, which has on (or around) February 14th 2025 concluded the processing of FOIA request Case No.: 1531505 - 000 by refusing to deny that Scott Paul Beierle (i) was a racist and a sexist person prior to his November 02nd 2018 murder-suicide near the campus of Florida State University (Tallahassee, Florida); (ii) was never properly held to account for his patently racist and sexist actions prior to his November 02nd 2018 murder-suicide; [4] Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W as a Black Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree graduate of Westminster College (Fulton, Missouri) who has witnessed his written publications paradoxically being subjected to frenzy before being filtered and distorted by internet search engines (ISE) such as AOL and Bing/MSN following his decision to recognize that (i) the DOJ (FBI) has taken some responsibility for the circumstances leading up to the February 14th 2018 mass-shooting perpetrated by Nicolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (Parkland, Florida); (ii) the DOJ (FBI) should take some responsibility for the circumstances leading up to the November 02nd 2018 shooting perpetrated by sexist incel Scott Paul Beierle in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety; [5] Florida State University (Tallahassee, Florida) as a post-secondary academic institution, which (i) had on (or around) April 17th 2025 scheduled a symposium to remember the women who fell victim to the November 02nd 2018 senseless shooting perpetrated by sexist incel Scott Paul Beierle; (ii) has on (or around) April 17th 2025 experienced a shooting incident similar to the November 02nd 2018 murder-suicide perpetrated by sexist incel Scott Paul Beierle; (iii) has on (or around) April 17th 2025 incurred a legal obligation to log onto its Jeanne Clery report the shooting perpetrated by racist Phoenix Ikner on the university campus...

FOI #25-248 - Subject - Police Records

Name - Katie Barnes

Affiliation - ESPN

I'm writing to request all documents (including incident reports, communications, and investigative documents like witness and victim statements) related to case numbers 2400061210 and 2400042327 as well as documents related to the following parties: [student] and Robert Parmalee (or Parmelee).

The first incident occurred on 6/24/24, but other relevant dates are 7/18/24 and 9/13/24.

I'm also interested in emails sent to and from Det. Marc Hanna from 6/20/24-12/20/24 with the following keywords: [student], Parmalee, Parmelee, stalker, stalking, or harassment.

FOI #25-247 (06-5-25, 1:53 pm) - Subject - Athletics

Name - Alex Kirshenbaum

Affiliation - Intersport

Requesting contracts for the following Men's Basketball games:
- Maui Invitational (vs. Memphis, vs. Colorado, vs. Dayton on Nov 25-27 in Lahaina, Hawaii)
- Vs. Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec 14 in New York, NY

FOI #25-246 (06-5-25, 1:53 pm) - Subject - SmartProcure Public Records Request to University of Connecticut For PO/Vendor Information

Name - Misty Ruhlman

Affiliation - SmartProcure

SmartProcure is submitting a public records request to the University of Connecticut for any and all purchasing records from 2/7/2025 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
7. An identifier for purchases that indicates what location/school the purchase was made for

FOI #25-245 (06-5-25, 1:53 pm) - Subject - 3. Application 225-09 - City of Stamford – Zoning Board, City of Stamford – Economic Development and Uconn Stamford, 888 Washington Blvd & 1

Name - Paige Blackthorn

Affiliation -

I. Lease & Real Estate Agreements
Copies of all leases, subleases, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), or license agreements between UConn and the owners or developers of 1201 Washington Boulevard (a.k.a. “The BLVD”).

Any internal UConn approvals, legal reviews, or board resolutions authorizing leasing activity at 1201 Washington Boulevard.

All related correspondence with The Wolff Company, RMS Companies, or their agents regarding the leasing or proposed use of 1201 Washington Boulevard.

II. Internal UConn Communications
All emails, memos, meeting agendas, or attachments exchanged between UConn’s Office of Real Estate, Office of General Counsel, or Office of Governmental Relations and any of the following:

City of Stamford (e.g., Ralph Blessing, David Stein, Jennifer Godzeno)

Charter Oak Communities

Zoning Board or Planning Board staff

Brittany Lawrence

Any internal UConn communications referencing:

“UROD”

“University and Research Overlay District”

“1201 Washington Boulevard”

“The BLVD”

“Below Market Rate” or “BMR tenants”

“Stamford Zoning Application #225-09” or “#225-10”

III. Floodplain, Safety, and Facility Use Analysis
Any environmental review, floodplain risk analysis, or safety assessment conducted by or provided to UConn regarding the 1201 Washington Boulevard site.

Documents analyzing the suitability of the property for student housing, including references to:

FEMA flood zones

Dry egress/accessibility

Coastal hazard risk

Internal or consultant-authored studies addressing the displacement or reclassification of existing tenants for the purpose of student housing conversion.

IV. Funding, Grants, and Financial Records
Records showing any state or federal funding received or applied toward UConn’s leasing, occupancy, or conversion of 1201 Washington Boulevard, including:

ARPA or COVID recovery funds

Housing or infrastructure grants

DEEP climate/resilience grants

Any internal cost/benefit or ROI analysis regarding the acquisition or leasing of private residential units for student use at this location.

V. Public Positioning & Statements
Any drafted press statements, public comments, or communications strategies developed by UConn or its public relations office in anticipation of questions about the UROD, 1201 Washington Boulevard, or displaced BMR residents.

All correspondence with local media regarding the UROD zoning change, UConn’s interest in South End properties, or the Stamford Planning/Zoning Board actions.

FOI #25-244 - Subject - Chinese National students

Name - Jules Goonewardena

Affiliation -

1) Please share any documents or lists that show all current students who are Chinese Nationals and which department of study they are in, or if certain information is protected, then the total number of current students who are Chinese Nationals in the University and the number broken down by department.
2) Please share any documents or lists that show all current Chinese National students, the amount of each scholarship they receive, and from whom each scholarship comes.
3) Insomuch as it is not included in request #2 above (or there is an objection), please list each recipient of any scholarship with a grantor affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. If this information is included in request #2 above, then please identify which scholarships in request #2 would satisfy this request.
4) Please share any policy or procedures that describe how the university monitors students, including Chinese Nationals, to protect the university's Intellectual Property and any other Confidential information.

FOI #25-243 (06-5-25, 12:33 am) - Subject - Athletics

Name - Alex Rosinski

Affiliation -

UConn men's basketball game contracts for the 2025-26 season.

Name Affiliation Subject Location Request Status
Public Records Requests UConn Regional Campus In progress
David Covucci Parker Search UConn Storrs Complete
Adam Notteboom MBB UConn Storrs Complete
Michael Ayele (a.k.a) W Michael A. Ayele (a.k.a) W ORCID.: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-6457 April 17th 2025 Cancelled Symposium on Gun Violence and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) FOIA Case No.: 1531505 - 000 UConn Storrs No records available
Katie Barnes ESPN Police Records UConn Storrs Complete
Alex Kirshenbaum Intersport Athletics Complete
Misty Ruhlman SmartProcure SmartProcure Public Records Request to University of Connecticut For PO/Vendor Information UConn Storrs Complete
Paige Blackthorn 3. Application 225-09 - City of Stamford – Zoning Board, City of Stamford – Economic Development and Uconn Stamford, 888 Washington Blvd & 1 UConn Storrs In progress
Jules Goonewardena Chinese National students UConn Storrs Clarification requested
Alex Rosinski Athletics UConn Storrs In progress