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Winter Recess Coverage

December 7, 2017

Northwestern recently announced a Winter Recess period beginning December 22, 2017 through January 1, 2018. During this period, all academic and administrative offices will be closed. For questions, contact Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) at 847.491.8120.

Processing Deadline

As we prepare to close our offices, please keep this time off in mind when making purchases for your department or school. 

Winter Recess Schedule

Limited coverage arrangements have been made for our central receiving docks and other critical services. Please see below for details. However, we strongly encourage vendors to schedule or re-schedule deliveries during our normal operating hours.

 Tech and Hogan Docks (Evanston Mail Services)
Dec. 22-26, 2017  Closed
Dec. 27-28, 2017 Open, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm*
Dec. 29, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Closed
Lurie, Rubloff, and Tarry Docks (Chicago Mail Services)
Dec. 22-25, 2017  Closed
Dec. 26-28, 2017 Open, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm*
Dec. 29, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Closed
Evanston Lab Gas and Dry Ice
Dec. 23, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Closed*
Chicago Lab Gas and Dry Ice
Dec. 22-25, 2017 Closed
Dec. 26-28, 2017 Open, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm*
Dec. 29, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Closed
Fisher Stockroom (Chicago and Evanston)
Dec. 22-26, 2017 Closed
Dec. 27, 2017 Open, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Dec. 28, 2017- Jan. 1, 2018
Closed

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