FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2002 CONTACT Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED AT LUNCH Jack Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Taylor Ball Inc., will conclude the Let’s DU Lunch speaker series with a speech on the evolution and future of the construction business on Wednesday, April 3. 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. Let’s DU Lunch is held in the Younkers Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., and the guest speaker is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for the 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.