Dear Faculty – I HIGHLY recommend that you consider attending one of these presentations tomorrow or sending someone from your laboratory. I will be providing an overview of alternatives to standard service contracts that are aimed at helping you find ways to cut expenses. I will be joined by Ellen Barnes (University Services) and Earl Bednar (SU Group) who will describe some cost-saving programs available to all NU faculty. I hope that you will attend. Phil Hockberger, Director of Core Facilities, Office for Research

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Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:39 AM
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Subject: Core Facilities Workshop TOMORROW: Tired of Paying Expensive Service Contracts?


Core Facilities Workshop: Tired of Paying Expensive Service Contracts?



Please join us for a workshop sponsored by the Office for Research and University Services.


We will be discussing several alternatives to standard service contracts including: self-insurance, third-party providers and in-house service.

A representative of Specialty Underwriters LLC, Northwestern University's preferred third-party provider, will describe examples of existing coverage at Northwestern University and answer any questions you might have.


Please note: The options listed above satisfy OMB A-21 regulations as alternatives to standard service contracts.


**Light refreshments will be provided.



Chicago campus

Friday, March 22nd

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Lurie Building, Searle Seminar Room (1-161)

Evanston campus

Friday, March 22nd

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ford ITW Auditorium, 1.350 Ford Design Center