FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2002

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

'LET'S DU LUNCH' SPEAKER SERIES TO BEGIN SEPT. 4
Michael J. Audino, president of Audino & Associates and marketing director of Des Moines International Airport, will begin the fall "Let's DU Lunch" speaker series on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Audino will discuss improvements in airport security, recruiting new airlines to Des Moines and marketing the airport.

The luncheon series, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the Drake University Central Iowa Alumni Chapter and the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Sarah Grant-Hutchison, co-owner of Sticks Inc., will speak on Wednesday,
Oct. 2. Rick McConnell, president of Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., will conclude the fall series on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

The "Let's DU Lunch" speaker series will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Younkers Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. The cost is $15 per luncheon or $36 in advance for all three events. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended. Contact the Drake Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-3848 or send an e-mail message to jolie.prentice@drake.edu.