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FOI #24-433 (09-11-24, 9:43 am) - Subject - Football game contracts
Name - Paul Doyle
Affiliation - Hearst Connecticut Media Group
We are requesting copies of the game contracts for the 2024 football schedule: Maryland (8/31), Merrimack (9/7), Duke 9/14), Florida Atlantic (9/21), Buffalo (9/28), Temple (10/5), Wake Forest (10/19), Rice (10/26), Georgia State (11/1), UAB (11/9), Syracuse (11/23), Massachusetts (11/30).
Thank you.
FOI #24-432 (09-11-24, 8:35 am) - Subject - Oath of Hippocrates
Name - Tom Jones
Affiliation - American Accountability Foundation
Please provide copies of the "Oath of Hippocrates" administered at the most recent four White Coat Ceremonies (see: https://today.uconn.edu/2024/08/uconn-welcomes-school-of-medicines-class-of-2028/ for an example) at the School of Medicine
Please provide emails in the possession of staff responsible for administering the White Coat Ceremony that include the keywords "Oath of Hippocrates" or "Hippocratic Oath" from January 1, 2022 through present.
FOI #24-441 (09-10-24, 2:04 pm) - Subject - Reservation(s) for religious preachers
Name - Student Student
Affiliation - The Daily Campus
Please provide a copy of the location reservation for any religious preaching/assemblies from outside entities (such as Stuart and Cliffe Knechtle aka Give Me An Answer) on campus, authorized or unauthorized. Provide any details connecting these assemblies to student organizations and registered student organizations.
This may include emails, EMS confirmations, Student Union reservations, minutes, comments, discussions, memos, and notes, etc.
FOI #24-431 (09-10-24, 1:51 am) - Subject - PO FOIA Request for University of Connecticut
Name - Matt Stockwell
Affiliation -
Requested Information: Storrs and Regional Campuses
Spreadsheet containing all purchase orders from January 1, 2020, to the present day.
If easily accessible, please provide this info for each purchase order:
Purchase order number or equivalent
Purchase date
Vendor ID or equivalent
Vendor name
Line item details
Line item quantity
Line item unit price
Line item total price
Format & Delivery:
These records generally live in your ERP, and a spreadsheet export of that is easiest for us. We have provided a link to a sample data format for your reference. However, if this is not possible please send in the format you prefer. Please ensure that the requested data is sent as a reply in this email thread if possible.
Contact Information:
Please direct any queries or the requested data to the following contact:
Email:foia@thedatabranch.com
Phone: 19175995362
Address: 600 NE 36th St, Miami, FL 33137
We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide an estimated date for the delivery of the requested records.
Thank you for your cooperation."
FOI #24-430 - Subject - Football Coaches Contracts
Name - John Gabriel
Affiliation -
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records— the most updated employment agreements and all subsequent amendments for the men's basketball employees:
Kimani Young, Tom Moore, Luke Murray, Gavin Roberts, Mathew Johnson, Mamadou Diarra
If a contract does not exist, I am requesting to obtain a MOU/LOA/Term Sheet/Offer Letter/etc and 2024-25 salary information.
FOI #24-429 (09-6-24, 5:06 am) - Subject - English Department Diversity Audit
Name - Michael Bronner
Affiliation - Curlyhead Films Incorporated
I am seeking copies of any and all records related to the recently-completed diversity audit of the English Department (Storrs campus), conducted by Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair. This request covers records such as a contract or letter of engagement describing the terms under which the University of Connecticut engaged Dr. Raquel Wright-Mair to conduct an audit of its programs; records outlining the scope of the audit; and records of the final work product produced by Dr. Wright-Mair.
The diversity audit was conducted in 2024, and it is my understanding that the audit has been completed and the results shared with the university.
I am trying to update my student housing research for 2024-2025 term, below is the information provided for 2023-2024 term. I know your time is valuable, so I appreciate any help you can provide.
• Total number of beds for Fall 2023: 12313
• Total number of occupied beds for Fall 2023: 12170
Term 2024-2025:
• Total number of beds for Fall 2024:
• Total number of occupied beds for Fall 2024:
FOI #24-427 (09-5-24, 10:23 am) - Subject - Certified Payroll Records and Construction Bonds
Name - Alexander Lovejoy
Affiliation - Robert M Cheverie & Associates
A copy of all certified payroll records for work performed on the South Campus Residence Hall by New Haven Glass & Mirror Company, a subcontractor of KBE on the Project for the months of March 2024 through the present. Additionally, a copy of all bonds protecting work performed by Employees of New Haven Glass including KBE's statutory bond on the Project and any other contract bonds.
I am inquiring as to any/all contractual or otherwise, language regarding bonus payments to UCPEA management. Specifically, any/all language regarding bonus money for implementing department “cost saving measures”. Thank you for any assistance and information you can provide.
FOI #24-425 (09-4-24, 4:58 pm) - Subject - Football Staff Contracts
Name - Zach Agostino
Affiliation - ZJA Sports
To Whom it may concern,
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of the following public records: the employment contracts and all subsequent amendments for the UConn Head Football Coach, all 10 assistant coaches, any analysts on staff and any chief of staff/director of recruiting/director of player personnel. If a contract does not exist, I am requesting to obtain their 2024 salary and any compensation for their years of employment as well as any documentation available regarding their salary/compensation.