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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.
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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.
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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 #22-421 (11-17-22, 3:37 pm) - Subject - Social Sentinel and Navigate 360 Detect
Name - Vincent Gabrielle
Affiliation - Hearst Media Connecticut (CT Insider)
I am requesting all marketing materials provided to UCONN employees for the Social Sentinel service during the time specified. Further I request all emails pertaining to Social Sentinel sent between UCONN employees or between UCONN and employees of the company.
FOI #22-420 (11-17-22, 3:37 pm) - Subject - Korey Stringer Institute Records for Athletic Trainers and Automatic External Defibrillators in Kentucky High Schools
Name - Kathleen Tranter
Affiliation - Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc
This request is for documents in the possession, custody, and/or control of the Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut.
We are requesting the following:
1. Copies of any and all documents relating to the number and/or identity of high schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that do or do not have athletic trainers.
2. Copies of any and all documents relating to the percentage of high schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that do or do not have athletic trainers.
3. Copies of any and all documents relating to the number and/or identity of high schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that do or do not have automatic external defibrillators on their campus.
4. Copies of any and all documents relating to the percentage of high schools in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that do or do not have automatic external defibrillators on their campus.
The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act requires a response within four business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
James Garvey
VedderPrice
UConn Storrs
Complete
FOI #22-419 - Subject -
Name - James Garvey
Affiliation - VedderPrice
Documents reflecting or detailing pricing for any Inclusive Access (IA) or equitable access models used for student course materials, such as First Day and First Day Complete, including but not limited to contractual agreements with a provider or store operator such as Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.;
a. For any equitable access or First Day Complete program, we request documents or records showing the price structure and the First Day Complete price for each student.
b. For any IA or First Day program, we request any records showing the IA pricing to enrolled students.
2. Documents reflecting a complete course materials adoption list, including but not limited to documents containing the following information for each course, preferably in a .csv format if such record format exists:
a. Term
b. Department;
c. Course name;
d. Section;
e. Publication titles;
f. Publication authors;
g. Publisher;
h. International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) for each publication;
i. Indication if course adoption is an IA adoption;
j. Duration of digital adoption if IA materials;
k. IA price to student; and
l. If not part of an IA adoption, the new price of the publication
FOI #22-418 - Subject - UCONN Voter Audit Reports for 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022
Name - Mara Graham
Affiliation -
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. § 552, The Sunshine Act 5 U.S.C. § 552b Access to public records Connecticut Sec. 1-210 (Formerly Sec 1-19).
I am requesting the following:
1. All CT Election Audit Reports compiled for the 2016, 2018, 2020 and the latest Audit Report for 2022.
2. The Chain of Custody data for all election media cards.
FOI #22-416 (11-15-22, 3:38 pm) - Subject - Landscaping Services
Name - Neil Brunner
Affiliation - BrightView Landscapes, LLC
I'm requesting a copy of the current contract for Landscaping Services - Avery Point. I'm also requesting a copy of the tabulation sheet from the last bid opening for these services. The contract # is DS092916-1 and was awarded to BCI, Inc DBA Butler Company on 3/15/17.
The Union is submitting a formal Freedom of Information Request regarding the following job searches:
• Job ID # 496483- Assistant Director, Center for Career Development (Waterbury)
• Job ID # 496469- CLAS Career Consultant
• Job ID # 496549- Program Designer/Student Services Program Administrator
• Job ID # 496217- Data Science Academic Advisor (Academic Advisor 1)
• Job ID # 496079- Academic Advisor 1
• Job ID # 496057- Business Operations Specialist 2
• Job ID # 495140- Program Specialist and Marketing Coordinator (Educational Program Assistant 2)
• Job ID # 496654- Upward Bound/CONNCAPP Program Director in Norwich
• Job ID # 496767- Educational Program Manager 1 (Partnerships and Programs Manager)
• Job ID # 496614- Admissions Officer 2
FOI #22-414 (11-14-22, 9:02 am) - Subject - Arrest
Name - Emily DiSalvo
Affiliation - HearstCT/ CT Insider
I would like copies of the uncensored bodycam footage and any related booking photos and or reports related to the arrest/detainment of student arrested on 4/26/22
I would like copies of any emails/ complaints/ warrants leading to the arrest of student on 4/26/22
I would like copies of any other arrests reports on student prior to this arrest if relevant. (In other words, if he's been arrested before, I would like that paperwork, too)
FOI #22-413 (11-13-22, 9:03 pm) - Subject - Body Cam video
Name - Bobert Springs
Affiliation -
i would like to request the body cam unedited footage and investigative materials regarding incident #2200012239, an assault at 19 Husky Cir on 2/19/22.