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Winter Recess Coverage

Northwestern University will observe a Winter Recess beginning December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022. During this period, all academic and administrative offices will be closed. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, January 3, 2022.  For questions, contact Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) at 847.491.8120 or procurement@northwestern.edu.

Processing Deadline

As we prepare to close our offices, below are a few reminders related to PPS availability:

Winter Recess Schedule

Limited coverage arrangements have been made during winter recess for our central receiving docks, mail services, the lab gas program, and other critical services. However, we strongly encourage vendors to schedule or re-schedule deliveries during our normal operating hours.

Evanston Mail Services (Tech and Hogan Docks)

Evanston Mail Services (Tech and Hogan Docks)

Dec. 23-28, 2021

Closed

Dec. 29, 2021

Open, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm*

Dec. 31, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

Closed

Chicago Mail Services (Tarry and Rubloff Docks)

Chicago Mail Services (Tarry and Rubloff Docks)

Dec. 23, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

Closed

Chicago Lurie/Simpson Querrey Dock schedule

Chicago Lurie/Simpson Querrey Dock 

Dec. 23-26, 2021

Closed

Dec. 27-29, 2021

Open, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm*

Dec. 30, 2021 - Jan. 3, 2022

Closed

Evanston Lab Gas and Dry Ice schedule

Evanston Lab Gas and Dry Ice

Dec. 23, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

Closed*

Chicago Lab Gas and Dry Ice (Tarry and SQ/Lurie)

Chicago Lab Gas and Dry Ice (Tarry and SQ/Lurie)

Dec. 23-26, 2021

Closed

Dec. 27-29, 2021

Open, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm*

Dec. 30, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022

Closed

Fisher Stockroom (Chicago and Evanston) schedule

Fisher Stockroom (Chicago and Evanston)

Dec. 23, 2021 – Jan 2, 2022

Closed

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