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FOI #24-195 (04-26-24, 12:41 pm) - Subject - President emails, correspondence, communications request
Name - Jessika Harkay
Affiliation - CT Mirror
To the custodian of records,
Under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), CGS § 1-200, et seq, I am requesting the following:
All communication (including, but not limited to email and text messages) to and from UConn President Radenka Maric with the keywords "Israel" "Gaza" "Palestine" "Eradicate/d" "Expelled" "first amendment" "1st amendment" "protest" "rally" and "demonstration" between Oct 1. 2023 through April 26, 2024.
As you know, FOIA provides that if portions of a document are exempt from release, the remainder must be segregated and disclosed. In the event that you deny all or any portion of this request, please respond in writing and cite 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, as I am making this request in my capacity as a news reporter, and the information is of timely value.
I look forward to hearing from you promptly, within four business days, as required by FOIA § 1-210 and § 1-206.
FOI #24-194 (04-26-24, 9:47 am) - Subject - Communications from President's Office regarding protest/encampment
Name - Daniel Ravizza
Affiliation - None Declared
Dear FOIA Officer:
I am requesting the following records under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act under Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
I seek access to:
Any and all electronic communication (including, but not limited to email, facsimiles, and text messages from official devices) from the Office of the President regarding student protests at the Storrs Campus for the period of April 20th, 2024 to April 26th 2024.
Search terms may included but not be limited to “protest”, “encampment”, “demonstration”, “Palestine”, “police”, “organizers”, “activists”
I prefer electronic distribution of the requested items. Any denial (in part or whole) should conform to Sec. 1-206 or subsections b) and c) of section 1-214. Failure to respond in the appropriate time period is considered a denial, and an appropriate appeal to the Connecticut FOIA Commission shall be filed should your agency not be responsive.
FOI #24-193 (04-26-24, 1:21 am) - Subject - Tent Policy
Name - Sam Sommers
Affiliation - UConn
Greetings,
I am requesting all documents, correspondence, invoices, expense authorizations, reports, and any other files related to a policy that bans or regulates the use, presence, size, or location of tents on the Storrs campus. As part of this request, I would like to see all communication between the UConn President’s Office and the UConn Police Department about tents and camping. I would like to know if there was an existing or recently adopted policy about tents on campus. Thank you for your kind attention to this request.
FOI #24-192 (04-25-24, 10:47 pm) - Subject - Athletics
Name - Anthony Valentino
Affiliation - N/A
Hi there,
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I’d like to request electronic copies of all game contracts for the 2024-2025 season for the University of Connecticut men's basketball program. Please advise if any other information is needed to fulfill this request. Thank you for your time, it is appreciated.
I hope this message finds you well. I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: most updated long-form employment contracts, appointment letters, and 24-25 salary information for men's football staff members:
FOI #24-190 (04-25-24, 11:17 am) - Subject - Athletic Department contract request
Name - Dylan Manfre
Affiliation - Sportico - Penske Media
Any agreements or proposals between the university and Connor Sports for the purchase of flooring or the court from the 2023 and 2024 men's basketball NCAA Final Four tournament. Please include any exhibits to the agreements.
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
-The most recent contract between the university and 2U
-The total of students enrolled in any 2U classes over the last three academic years (2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24)
Affiliation - The Butler Company dba Butler Company
I'm requesting a copy of the last awarded contract for landscape services at UCONN Health. I'm also requesting a copy of the bid tabulation sheet from the last opening. Please let me know if you need further information to complete this request.
Affiliation - The Butler Company dba Butler Company
I'm requesting a copy of the last awarded contract for landscape services at UCONN's main campus & Avery Point. I'm also requesting a copy of the bid tabulation sheet from the last opening. Please let me know if you need further information to complete this request.
Affiliation - The Butler Company dba Butler Company
I'm requesting a copy of the last awarded contract for landscape services at UCONN law. I'm also requesting a copy of the bid tabulation sheet from the last opening. Please let me know if you need further information to complete this request.