The purchasing department has requested that all orders of $10,000 or more, that need to be processed before the winter recess, be to the central office before 5pm on Friday, December 4th. In order for Birck to meet this deadline all orders must be submitted to Ariba by 5pm tomorrow, December 4th. Any orders submitted after these deadlines will be processed timely but cannot guarantee the order to the pending company before the winter recess. As a reminder Purdue University will be CLOSED December 24th through January 3rd. Plan accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns please see the Birck Business Office. Thank you, Heather L Anthrop Secretary V Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494 - 7053