FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 27, 2005

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.edu

DRAKE ‘LET’S DU LUNCH’ SPEAKER TO DISCUSS HEALTH CARE ISSUES

David Stark, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Iowa Methodist Medical Center, will discuss “The Health Care Environment: The Perfect Storm” as part of Drake University’s fall “Let’s DU Lunch” speaker series.

Stark’s speech is set for 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. The cost is $15 per luncheon.

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

The fall series will conclude Nov. 2 with a speech by Jeff Chelesvig, president and chief executive officer of the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. His speech is titled “From Backstage to Center Stage: Creating the Magic of Broadway in Iowa.”

Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended. For reservations, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-3848 or alumni.rsvp@drake.edu.

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