Ohio university aliens

Jason Koebler filed this request with the Ohio University of Ohio.
Tracking #

PR-4309
Submitted Dec. 10, 2019
Status
Completed

From: Jason Koebler

Subject: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Ohio university aliens

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

- All communications, underlying research, interviews, emails, text messages, memos, slide presentations, and other discussion of the press release "OHIO entomologist: Photos show evidence of life on Mars" and the underlying research it refers to (originally published here: https://www.ohio.edu/news/2019/11/ohio-entomologist-photos-show-evidence-life-mars)

-Any and all emails, chat messages, or other notes from members of the University's communications team, (including but not limited to Jim Sabin, and media@ohio.edu) to and from William Romoser (romoserw@ohio.edu) sent or received between 10/1/2019 and the time this request is processed.

-Any and all presentations, emails, and communications regarding this research shared with the Entomological Society of America.

-Any and all discussion of the decision to delete the following press release from the internet: https://www.ohio.edu/news/2019/11/ohio-entomologist-photos-show-evidence-life-mars

-Any and all communication between employees of Ohio University and members of the press regarding this research.

-Any and all email communications to and from romoserw@ohio.edu that mention or refer to this research sent between 10/1/2019 until the time this request is processed.

-Any and all budgets, scope of work, requests for peer review regarding this research.

-Any and all drafts and artwork for this press release and this research.

These documents will be used by VICE Media in the course of news gathering and journalism in the public service. They will be used to inform reporting for www.vice.com, an international media organization.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

From: Ohio University

Subject: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Ohio university aliens - PR-4309

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Good morning Mr. Koebler,

This email will acknowledge receipt of your Public Records Request. Your request is being reviewed by our office.

Please be advised that Pam Dailey has retired from Ohio University. Please direct all future Public Records Requests to legalaffairs@ohio.edu<mailto:legalaffairs@ohio.edu>. If you have questions or concerns, please reply to beans1@ohio.edu<mailto:beans1@ohio.edu> and reference file number PR-4309.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bean
Public Records Compliance Officer

Ohio University
Office of Legal Affairs
160 West Union Street, Office 150
Athens, Ohio 45701

From: Ohio University

Subject: RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Ohio university aliens - PR-4309

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Good morning Mr. Koebler,

Thank you for your email. We are working on your request and anticipate forwarding our response to you at our very earliest opportunity.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we continue to work through our queue of public records requests.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bean
Public Records Compliance Officer

Ohio University
Office of Legal Affairs
160 West Union Street, Office 150
Athens, Ohio 45701

From: Ohio University

Subject: RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #PR-4309

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To Whom It May Concern:

Please be advised that we're diligently working through our series of public records requests. And we aim to respond to your request at our earliest convenience.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this process.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bean
Public Records Compliance Officer

Ohio University
Office of Legal Affairs
160 West Union Street, Office 150
Athens, Ohio 45701

From: Ohio University

Subject: RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #PR-4309

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Thank you for your email.

We are working on your request and anticipate forwarding our response to you at our very earliest opportunity. Our office is in transition with respect to staff, and therefore our ability to respond has been delayed.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we continue to work through our queue of public records requests.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bean
Public Records Compliance Officer

Ohio University
Office of Legal Affairs
160 West Union Street, Office 150
Athens, Ohio 45701

From: Ohio University

Subject: RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #PR-4309

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Good afternoon Mr. Koebler,

Pursuant to your December 10, 2019 request, please find the following responsive documents attached:

* Any and all e-mails re discussion of the press release "OHIO entomologist: Photos show evidence of life on Mars"
* Any and all e-mails from members of the University's communications teams sent or received between 10/1/2019 -2/6/2020
* Any and all e-mails re discussion to delete the press release from the internet
* Any and all communication between employees of Ohio University and members of the press regarding this research
* Any and all email communications to and from romoserw@ohio.edu that mention or refer to this research sent between 10/1/2019 - 2/6/2020
By providing this information, we consider your request fulfilled and will close our file on this matter. If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Shelly Bean
Public Records Compliance Officer

Ohio University
Office of Legal Affairs
160 West Union Street, Office 150
Athens, Ohio 45701