FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2004

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

DRAKE TO HOLD PAN AMERICAN LUNCHEON APRIL 15

Drake University will celebrate the 114th anniversary of the Organization of American States with a Pan American Program and Luncheon at noon Thursday, April 15, in Olmsted Center, 29th Street and University Avenue. The event, which is open to the public, is designed to increase the level of knowledge and understanding of the American republics.

A panel discussion will focus on "Time for a New Neighbor Policy." Patrick O'Leary, director of the College of Business International Ventures at St. Ambrose University, will moderate. The panelists will be Matthew Esposito, professor of history at Drake; Heriberto Godina, professor of English education at the University of Iowa; and Barbara Quijano Decker, administrator of human resources and diversity services at Mercy Medical Center.

The cost of the luncheon is $12. Reservations are required and are due by April 9. For reservations, call (515) 271-2835.