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Procurement Update

Welcome to the November 2007 Procurement Update.  This month's topics include:

     * University Salvage Auction ends November 15th!
     * Derek Moon promoted to Technology Buyer
     * Changes made by Southwest SWABIZ
     * Diversity Showcase raffle winners and pictures
     * TCF Promotion, Working Advantage Benefits & Plum Benefits raffle 

University Salvage Auction ends November 15th!


The University Salvage Auction kicked off on November 8th and ends this Thursday, November 15th at 10am.  Items available for sale include:
 
     * 2005 Ford 500 Sedan - Valued at $16-$17,000 and currently only bid to $11,000!
     * 1998 Ford Crown Victora - Only 60,000 miles!
     * 4 Bar Stools - In practically brand new condition!
     * Pentium 4 computers
     * Flat screen and CRT monitors
     * A drafting table 
 
Visit http://www.universitysalvage.com to place your bids!
 
 
Derek Moon promoted to Technology Buyer

Derek Moon was recently promoted from an Assistant Buyer to Technology Buyer in Procurement Services. Derek will now be responsible for all technology orders, including computers, printers, servers, software and cell phones.  Additionally , he will receives requisitions relating to construction and other materials.

Derek joined Procurement Services over the summer to develope and maintain the financialaffairs.depaul.edu/procurement and www.universitysalvage.com websites. He is currently working towards his master's degree in Business Information Technology.

Vish Vass, who previously held the Technology Buyer position, recently accepted a new job with an outside consulting company.  We wish Vish the best of luck in his new role.

 
Changes made by Southwest SWABIZ

Southwest SWABIZ recently announced some changes  geared towards business travelers to its service in the areas of fare choices, gates areas, boarding and rapid rewards.  See the attached email for details on these changes.
 
 
Diversity Showcase raffle winners and pictures

The first Diversity Showcase was held on October 23rd in Lincoln Park, and attended by over 70 faculty and staff.  They were able to meet with ten women or minority-owned vendors who offer artwork, food products, promotional items, communications programs, consulting and more.  All attendees were entered into a raffle to win prizes including an iPod Touch, gift certificates and Chinatown tour.
 
For a listing of raffle winners, prizes and pictures visit us online at http://financialaffairs.depaul.edu/procurement/vendorfair/2007/diversitypics.html.
 
 
TCF Promotion Working Advantage Benefits & Plum Benefits raffle for a trip to New York City

TCF is currently offering new camcorder when you open new TCF Faculty & Staff checking and savings accounts, with an automatic transfer from checking to savings.  See the attached flyer for more information.
 
Working Advantage recently distributed its Fall Update, highlighting discounts from FTD, Target and Omaha Steaks, not to mention the many other products and services available from their website.  Visit http://www.workingadvantage.com or see the attached email for more information.
 
Plum Benefits is raffling a 2-night trip to New York, including air fare for two, hotel stay, tickets to Mary Poppins and Chicago, lunch, dinner and Citypass books.  All you have to do to enter the contest is play How Well Do You Know Plum:

1. Visit http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2274V6F6LDH
2. Answer five easy Plum Benefits trivia questions (All answers can be easily found when you log in at www.plumbenefits.com)
3. Click "Submit" at the end of the quiz, and you’ll be entered in the contest to win!

Complete details on the contest are available in the attached email.

And don't forget to check out all the university discounts at http://discounts.depaul.edu.

 
Procurement Services

If you have any questions about the above or any purchasing items, feel free to contact the Procurement Services team at

w:   http://financialaffairs.depaul.edu/procurement/
e:   procurement@depaul.edu
p:   (312) 362-7510
f:    (312) 362-7547


 

   
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