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FOI #23-254 (05-15-23, 12:53 pm) - Subject - Coach Dan Hurley Contract
Name -
Affiliation -
Would it please be possible to include the most recent employment contract for UConn Basketball Coach Dan Hurley?
Ryan Milliron
UConn Storrs
No records available
FOI #23-253 - Subject -
Name - Ryan Milliron
Affiliation -
I am writing to request the following records under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), General Statutes §§ 1-7 through 1-21k.
I request any emails in the account of Arvind Kasiliya, Shiri Dori-Hacohen, Zeeshan Ahmed Mushtaque Lodhia, Michael Shliselberg and Sowmya Sevoor Vaitheeswaran sent to or from:
Renee DiResta
Alex Stamos
Matt Masterson
Garrett Graff
Vivian Schiller
Ryan Merkley
Christina Nemr
Clint Watts
Laura Rosenberger
David Agranovich
Chris Krebs
Nina Jankowicz
during the period of January 1, 2016 through May 5, 2023.
FOI #23-252 (05-13-23, 6:38 pm) - Subject - Athletics
Name - Andrew Vargha
Affiliation -
I would like to make a public records request for any contracts signed for nonconference games for both the men's and women's basketball teams in the upcoming 2023-24 season.
If it is possible to complete this request without a charge, please do so. If it is not, please send as much as can be sent without a charge. If no part of the request can be completed without a request, please cancel the request.
FOI #23-251 (05-13-23, 8:26 am) - Subject - Athletic contracts with CCSU
Name - Jack Burr
Affiliation -
Requesting copies of contracts/agreements/memorandum of understanding/e-mails, etc. between the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) for intercollegiate athletic game/matches/meets completed or scheduled to be contested between the two universities from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2028.
This request covers written agreements for all games played or scheduled between the two schools for the 7 seasons (2020-21 through 2027-28) for any men's or women's varsity sport, including but not limited to, basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, etc.
The information is for public use to better understand the terms, conditions, and compensation for intercollegiate athletic contests between the two state universities. Electronic copies (PDFs) are acceptable and preferred. Request waiver of any and all fees as this request is for the public benefit and non-commercial purposes.
FOI #23-249 (05-11-23, 1:36 pm) - Subject - Television Contract - UConn Football
Name - Drew Vandemore
Affiliation - Alumnus
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me: finalized contracts and amendments between any and all members of the University of Connecticut/University of Connecticut Athletic Department and any third parties related to television broadcast rights for UConn football from the 2020 season and beyond. The date range for this request is limited to amendments/contracts finalized on or between January 2, 2020 and May 11, 2023.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am an individual seeking information for personal use and not for a commercial use.
I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the university and is not primarily in my commercial interest.
FOI #23-246 (05-10-23, 4:48 pm) - Subject - Football Scheduling- Finalized Contracts and Amendments
Name - Drew Vandemore
Affiliation - Alumnus
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
I request that a copy of the following documents [or documents containing the following information] be provided to me: finalized contracts and amendments to contracts between the University of Connecticut Athletic Department and other FBS and FCS schools/athletic departments related to scheduling of football games to be played in the 2023 season and all future seasons. The date range for this request is limited to amendments/contracts finalized on or between January 1, 2023 and May 10, 2023.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am an individual seeking information for personal use and not for a commercial use.
I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the university and is not primarily in my commercial interest.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Drew Vandemore
401 S Graham St Apt 1802
Charlotte, NC 28202
FOI #23-245 - Subject - Public Safety NCAA Championship
Name - Sam Smink
Affiliation - WFSB
-- In the last three weeks, there was a meeting where the public safety leaders and President were presented presentations about the response to the night of the NCAA championship win. I am requesting a copy of any and all presentations and documents that were presented.
-- I am requesting UCPD personnel hiring plans/procedures for the night of April 3rd, 2023. That would include, but not be limited to, staffing levels.
-- I am requesting what staffing levels for UCPD are, on a regular night shift.
-- I am requesting "Any and all documents/communications/memos/notes, regardless of date they were created, relating to preparation, incident response or post incident review/debriefs for any and all police and/or fire incidents that occurred on UConn Storrs Campus, or were responded too by UConn Police and UConn Fire Department from 12:00pm EST April 3, 2023 until 12:00pm EST April 4, 2023."
-- I am requesting "Any and all documents/communications/records between UC Police and outside police agencies regarding the night of the NCAA Championship. That would include but not to be limited to, anything sent from 12:00pm EST April 1, 2023 until 12:00pm EST April 4, 2023."