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FOI #26-592 (09-10-26, 10:16 pm) - Subject - UConn-Israel relations records 2000-2011
Name - Concerned Citizen
Affiliation -
Any documents from 2015-present detailing contracts and contributions between the University of Connecticut, UConn departments, and companies based in Israel, private or federal, as well as government agencies and universities in Israel. Including but not exclusive to the Israeli Defense Forces, the Technion, etc. Documents should include the dollar amounts of contracts and contributions between UConn and Israeli companies, government agencies, academic institutions.
FOI #26-591 (09-10-26, 10:16 pm) - Subject - UConn's contracts with and contributions from defense contractors from 03/21/2003 to 01/01/2008
Name - Concerned Citizen
Affiliation -
UConn's contracts with and contributions from defense contractors from 03/21/2003 to 01/01/2008.
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.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Pursuant to public information/open records statutes and within the guidelines of FERPA, please accept this email as an official request for Fall 2026 DIRECTORY information for students that meet the
following criteria:
a. All undergraduate and graduate students for the Fall 2025 Term
Please, kindly process the request and send the information in the format listed below.
If you have any questions in filling out this request, please let me know. If any information below is not deemed directory information, the remaining is appreciated. The following student information fields are requested in alphabetical order by last name.
Each should be in a SEPARATE column if possible:
A. First Name
B. Middle Name
C. Last Name
D. Current Address
E. Current City
F. Current State
G. Current Zip
H. Current Country
I. Permanent Address 1
J. Permanent City
K. Permanent State
L. Permanent Zip
M. Permanent Country
O. Personal Email
P. School Email
Q. Expected Graduation Date
R. Any academic honors distinctions.
FOI #26-589 - Subject - FOIA Request to UConn Health & UConn
Name - Todd Steigman
Affiliation -
To Whom it May Concern,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. 1-200 et seq., I am requesting the following public records from the University of Connecticut, and UConn Health:
(1) Any settlement agreement(s) between Dr. Erica Shen and UConn Health, the University of Connecticut Health Center, the University of Connecticut, and/or the State of Connecticut. The time period covered by this request is limited to 2024 through 2026.
In the event that you deny all or any portion of this request, please respond in writing and cite to the specific provision of FOIA or any other statute that you contend supports the denial.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, I would appreciate your contacting me by telephone or e-mail.
I look forward to hearing from you promptly, within four business days, as required by FOIA § 1-210 and § 1-206.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or suggestions for the best way to fulfill this request.
FOI #26-588 (09-10-26, 8:28 am) - Subject - Water Usage
Name - David Fresk
Affiliation -
Please provide all data reporting required in the conditions of approve #23, for DEEP water diversion permit #DIV-201404187.
As well as:
* Daily water volume withdrawals for the Fenton River and Willimantic wellfields from 1/1/2010 to present.
* All annual reporting to DEEP for the time period above
* Records showing UConn's current diversion capacity for each wellfield (sufficient to identify available capacity).
* Payments made to Connecticut Water Company for the period above.
Please provide records in an electronic, searchable format. If the request is expected to exceed $100, please notify me in advance with an itemized estimate before proceeding.
FOI #26-587 (09-10-26, 8:28 am) - Subject - Common Curriculum Course Development Grants for 2024-25
Name -
Affiliation -
I am requesting access to records concerning the Grant Competition for NEW Courses administered through the Common Curriculum for Leadership and Global Citizenship for the 2024–2025 cycle.
Specifically, I request copies of the application materials submitted by faculty affiliated with the Department of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages for proposals to develop 2000-level courses. This request includes the submitted course proposals and any other materials that formed part of those applications, including supporting documents, if applicable.
I am seeking records for all qualifying applications submitted during the 2024–2025 competition cycle.
Please provide the responsive records in electronic format, preferably by email or electronic download. If any portion of the requested records is exempt from disclosure, please provide the non-exempt portions and identify the applicable exemption for each redaction or withholding.
If you believe this request is insufficiently specific to locate the records, please contact me before closing or denying the request so that I may clarify or narrow its scope.
The emails (including attachments) to and from Alaina Brenick and the below listed individuals that include one or more of the below listed terms sent between 1/1/2024 and 6/1/2026.
Individuals:
Abigail Stewart
Monica Biernat
Patrick Grzanka
Denise Sekaquaptewa
I am requesting access to the following public records:
- Please provide a copy of any public records request log, FOIA request log, open records request log, or equivalent tracking record maintained by your office for public records requests received from January 1, 2026 through the date this request is processed.
- Please include all existing non-exempt fields maintained in the responsive log or tracking record.
- Please provide the responsive record or export in whatever electronic format it is ordinarily maintained. If more than one responsive log or tracking record exists, please provide each responsive record.
- I am requesting existing records or existing exports of tracking data, not the creation of a new record, report, or compilation.
Please provide responsive records electronically by email and, when practicable, in their existing electronic format.
I am writing on behalf of SmartProcure to formally submit a Public Records Request.
We respectfully request electronic copies of records from January 1, 2022 to the present relating to the current and active contract between University of Connecticut Health Center (UConn Health) and following Vendors.
1. CDWG
2. Carahsoft Technology
If any such contracts exist, I would appreciate receiving the associated documentation that includes the following details:
• The names of the contracting parties..
• A description of the nature and purpose of the contract..
• The contract’s start and end dates..
• The total value or cost of the contract..
• Any amendments, extensions, or renewals related to the contract..
If the requested records are available in digital format, I would appreciate receiving them electronically. You may either email the documents directly or upload them securely using the link below:
http://cargo.govspend.com/agency-upload?id=5c3da1da0867cc0031e405e0-084525ac3dad4fb8b2e8b2b9fce9da6f
FOI #26-583 - Subject - Football Coaches Contracts
Name - Anthony Ferguson
Affiliation -
I hope this message finds you well.
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act § 1-200 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records:
1.The current Men's Head Football Coach contract between Jason Candle and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
2.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Nunzio Campanile and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
3.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Ryan Manalac and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
4.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Pat Cashmore and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
5.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Max Wray and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
6.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Kerry Dixon and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
7.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Nate Cole and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
8.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between John Morookian and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
9.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Marquel Blackwell and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto; and
10.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Rod Chance and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
11.The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Robert Weiner and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
12. The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Mickey Jacobs and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
13. The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Jay Anderson and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
14. The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Brooks Jenkins and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
15. The current Men's Assistant Football Coach contract between Joe Schaefer and University of Connecticut including any amendments thereto
Please note: If the coach did not sign a contract – but is instead working from an offer letter and/or memorandum of understanding – those documents will suffice in fulfillment of this request. Furthermore, if the coach is an at-will employee, please provide their base salary for the 2026-2027 contract year.