FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 18, 2002

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

LEVITT NAMED SPECIAL COUNSEL TO DRAKE PRESIDENT

Madelyn M. Levitt, who chaired Drake University's successful $190 million fundraising campaign, has accepted another volunteer position with the University. Now that Campaign Drake has ended, she will serve as Special Counsel to Drake President David Maxwell.

"Maddie is a truly remarkable woman and I am delighted that she is going to continue her relationship with Drake -- to provide support and guidance for Drake University's fundraising and other initiatives," President Maxwell said. "Maddie is so much a part of what Drake is, and what it will be -- we are so glad that she is enthusiastic about remaining a member of the Drake family."

Levitt has chaired two fundraising campaigns that raised a total of $320 million for Drake over the last 16 years and also serves as a member of the Drake Board of Trustees.

"I'm still here," Levitt said as she sat in her office in Old Main. "As long as there is a need for higher education, I will always feel that I will have a place at Drake."