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FOI #23-404 (08-30-23, 1:17 pm) - Subject - Source Data For Chart in Annual Report
Name - Andrei Greska
Affiliation - Paint Touches
Hi, in the most recent version of the annual report (https://annualreport.uconnhuskies.com/) as of 8/30/2023 there is a section about "Nielsen Sport’s TV Brand Value" with a chart and the following blurb: "The BIG EAST was the #1 conference and UConn was the #1 team in TV Brand Value among the NCAA during the 2022-23 basketball season. Source: Nielsen."
My request is if the link or document from which that data came from can be publicly shared, as there doesn't seem to be any other references on the page and a thorough search of Nielsen's site did not pull up the references information.
Any and all documents, reports, or any other records in the UConn Police Department's possession regarding any complaint or report made by or concerning Student from November 5, 2022 to the present day, including, but not limited to, incident reports, police reports, dispatch records, computer aided dispatch (C.A.D.) records or reports, written or transcribed statements, interview notes, and recordings or transcripts of such calls or interactions.
FOI #23-402 - Subject - Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: WSJ Foia Requests (University of Connecticut)
Name - Adam Goldstein
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Thank you for your attention to our request. I am writing to request a copy of any public records requests from the Wall Street Journal and all responsive records to those requests referenced in the following article (https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-university-tuition-increase-spending-41a58100) or otherwise provided to the Wall Street Journal in the prior six months.
The referenced records are including but not limited to:
Audited financial statements (2002, 2012, 2022)
Salary and benefits spending (2002, 2012, 2022)
FOI #23-401 (08-29-23, 12:06 pm) - Subject - Employment contracts
Name - Kevin Cohen
Affiliation -
Employment Contracts and Salaries
Pursuant to applicable authority, I am writing to request copies of the current employment contract and salary (letter of intent, form agreement, or applicable document/record which shows annual compensation and start/end date of employment) for the athletic department staff listed below. If an employee does not have a formal written agreement, please provide their current salary.
Alana Butler Allyson Zoppa Amanda Hughes Andrea Hudy Anna LaBonte Annie Fiorvanti Audrey Kelley Austin Bigoney Austin Whitelaw Beth Alford-Sullivan Bobby Mullen Brenna Sarantides Carey O'Brien Casey Handrahan Cat Zuppani Chris Gbandi Chris Grosse Chris Iacampo Chris Jones Chris Jones Chris MacKenzie Chris Maiello Chris Stasaitis Chrissy Davidson Christopher Mead Colin Stewart Connor Donnelly Craig Cugno Dan Glinski Dave Pezzino David Benedict David McKown Dawn Shadron Dominic Godi Dr. Deena Casiero Elizabeth Wulf Ellen Kimball Ellen Tripp Emily Newman-Savino Emily Quigley Eric Schneider Erica Jane Ferguson Evan Feinglass Glenn Marshall Hannah Younger Hayley Masi Jake Krul Jamie Moran Jason Butikofer Jeff Hourigan Jennifer Sanford-Wendry Jessica Chrabaszcz Jim Donohue Jim Penders Joe Ferriss Joshua MacDonald Kamali Webson Katie Ewart Katie Frederick Katie Heacox Katie Woods Kelly D'Antonio Kelly Dowd Kelsey Conrad Kelsey Conrad Kevin Crompton Kevin Freeman Kevin Zuchorski Kyle Kravchuk Laura Valentino Lauren Robinson Lindsey Froehlich Mackenzie Rivers Maddie Arndt Maddie Hinch Mamadou Diarra Manny Hatzikostas Margaret Rodriguez Maryse Bard-Martel Matthew LaMalfa Matthew LaMalfa Maureen O'Connor Megan Hastillo Melissa Wielandt Michael Pereira Mike Cavanaugh Moe Butler Molly Rathbun Nate Patrylak Neal Eskin Nikki Cuccio Paul Caddy Peter Netisingha Phil Chardis Rachel Signor Rich Miller Riley Fitzgerald Ryan Fahey Selwyn Maxwell Jr Ted Woodward Tim Dileo Tori Untiet Tyler Helton Tyler Kasuba Tyler Kwinta Will Aloia
Hello,
Can you please send me the Award Documents (bid tabulation, award letter) and the proposal response by the winning vendor for the following bid(s)?
Name: ePortfolio System
Bid Number: MW02242023
Due Date: 3/31/23
Pursuant to Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting public access, within ten business days, to the university records reasonably described as follows.
Men’s hockey contracts of any form signed by the University of Connecticut in relation to the Connecticut Ice Tournament from the year 2023 onward.
I am willing to pay any reasonable copy and postage fees up to $5. Please notify me if the cost exceeds this amount and provide an itemized receipt for the charges of each document.
If my request is denied, I ask that the denial is justified in writing with reference to specific exemptions of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.
Please let me know if you require more information or if there is anything I can do to be of assistance.
FOI #23-396 (08-25-23, 6:46 pm) - Subject - Email Exchanges Between University Personnel
Name - Student Student
Affiliation -
I request all emails exchanged from January 1, 2023 and February 28, 2023 between UConn DEIJ staff and staff of the UConn President's Office including:
Franklin Tuitt [email: franklin.tuitt@uconn.edu]
Jonelle Reynolds [email: jonelle.reynolds@uconn.edu]
Michael Vidal [email: michael.vidal@uconn.edu]
Patrick Russell [email: patrick.k.russell@uconn.edu]
Radenka Maric [radenka.maric@uconn.edu] [email: president@uconn.edu]
Lillian Bosques [email: lillian.bosques@uconn.edu]
Jennifer Burckardt [email: jennifer.burckardt@uconn.edu]
Michael Kirk [email: michael.kirk@uconn.edu]
Susan Locke [email: susan.locke@uconn.edu]
Maryann Markowski [email: maryann.markowski@uconn.edu]
Rachel Rubin [email: rachel.rubin@uconn.edu]
Michelle Williams [email: michelle.williams@uconn.edu]
Cara Workman [email: cara.workman@uconn.edu]
FOI #23-395 (08-25-23, 6:46 pm) - Subject - Email Exchanges Between University Personnel
Name - Student Student
Affiliation - UConn
I request all emails exchanged from January 1, 2023 and February 28, 2023 between Celina Torres [email: celina.torres@uconn.edu] and all UConn DEIJ staff including:
Franklin Tuitt [email: franklin.tuitt@uconn.edu]
Jonelle Reynolds [email: jonelle.reynolds@uconn.edu]
Michael Vidal [email: michael.vidal@uconn.edu]
Patrick Russell [email: patrick.k.russell@uconn.edu]