FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2005

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

LUNCH TO EXPLORE LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!

On Wednesday, April 6, the "Let's DU Lunch" series will present "It's a Zoo Out There and We're Not Lion!" by Terry Rich, chief executive officer of Blank Park Zoo.

The luncheon is open to the public and is sponsored by the Drake University Central Iowa Alumni Chapter and the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Younkers Tea Room in downtown Des Moines. The cost is $15 and reservations are recommended. For reservations, contact the Drake Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-2769 or alumni.rsvp@drake.edu.

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