FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 24, 2005

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

DRAKE ‘LET’S DU LUNCH’ SERIES TO FEATURE CIVIC CENTER CEO

Jeff Chelesvig, president and chief executive officer of the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, will be the keynote speaker at Drake University's final 'Let's DU Lunch" of the fall season on Wednesday, Nov. 2. His speech is titled “From Backstage to Center Stage: Creating the Magic of Broadway in Iowa.”

The luncheon, which is open to the public, will start at11:30 a.m. at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. The cost is $15 and reservations are recommended due to limited seating. For reservations, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs at (515) 271-3848 or alumni.rsvp@drake.edu.

The Drake University Central Iowa Alumni Chapter and the Greater Des Moines Partnership sponsor the luncheon series, which will resume in February.

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