FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2002 CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE TO BE DISCUSSED AT LUNCH William Appelgate, vice president for planning and technology at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, will discuss osteopathic medicine at Let’s DU Lunch on Wednesday, March 13. 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. In his lecture, Appelgate will highlight the differences between osteopathic medicine and traditional medicine and how Des Moines University has helped shape the community. Jack Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Taylor Ball Inc., will conclude the luncheon series on Wednesday, April 3, with a lecture on the evolution and future of the construction business. The Let’s DU Lunch speaker series is held in the Younkers Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., and the guest speakers are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 per luncheon. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended. Contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-3848 or (515) 271-3378, or send an e-mail message to jolie.prentice@drake.edu.