The
Dunlop Lecture Series honors a distinguished member of the Harvard
community in recognizing the contributions of Professor John T.
Dunlop. In addition to serving as Chairman of the Economics Department
and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Professor Dunlop
was United States Secretary of Labor during the Ford administration.
Professor
Dunlop had a lifetime career in mediation, arbitration and
dispute resolution. A commitment to the nation's construction
industries and housing also distinguished his work. He
served as chairman of the Construction Industry Stabilization
Committee and played a role in the establishment of the National
Institute for Building Sciences.
Dunlop was inducted into the National Housing Hall of
Fame by the National Association of Home Builders in 1986.