The Joint Center for Housing Studies will hold the fourth annual John T. Dunlop Lecture on Tuesday, February 4th at the National Housing Center in Washington D.C. The Lecture, entitled "The American Dream of Homeownership: From Cliché to Mission" honors Lamont University Professor Emeritus, John T. Dunlop for his distinguished career at the University, in government, and in the private sector. Angelo R. Mozilo, of Countrywide Financial Services, presents this year's talk. The lecture is sponsored by the National Housing Endowment.

Nicolas P. Retsinas, director of the Joint Center, expressed enthusiasm about the event and lecturer, "the Dunlop Lecture acknowledges the unique nexus of public service and the private sector that has been the context for the distinguished career of John T. Dunlop.

Angelo R. Mozilo, who co-founded Countrywide Financial Corporation (NYSE: CFC) in 1969, is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. He also serves as Chairman of Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., the company's main subsidiary. Countrywide, a global leader in residential finance and related services and a member of the S&P 500, Forbes 500 and Barrons 500 maintains more than 520 offices across the country, with a work force of more than 25,000 employees. Mozilo is active in all aspects of Countrywide's businesses. While he reviews all financial and operational activities, his central focus is on overall business growth and strategic direction. Mozilo was the 1991-1992 President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, and continues to serve on the MBA Board of Directors. He also is a member of the Policy Advisory Board of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

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. He has had a lifetime career in mediation, arbitration and dispute resolution. A commitment to the nation's construction industries and housing has also distinguished his work. He has served as chairman of the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee, and he played a role in the establishment of the National Institute for Building Sciences. He was made a member of the National Housing Hall of Fame by the National Association of Home Builders in 1986. He also serves on the board of the National Housing Endowment. In 1971, Professor Dunlop played a key role in establishing the Policy Advisory Board of the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The Dunlop Lecture took place at 6:00 pm at the National Housing Center location at the National Association of Home Builders at 1201 15th Street, NW, Washington D.C.