Colman M. Mockler '52 dies unexpectedly, leaving a vacancy on the committee that administrators say will not be filled before the end of the search.
February
Search committee members present a short list of eight candidates to the Board of Overseers for discussion. Sources say that three candidates--Martin S. Feldstein '61, Philip Leder '56, and Neil L. Rudenstine--have emerged as the frontrunners, but that the committee may have become dead-locked over its final selection.
Sources say Gerhard Casper is also a strong contender.
The Boston Globe reports that a final decision is expected within days.
March
Committee members continue to hold clandestine meetings with candidates.
National media reports suggest that Rosovsky is still a top candidate, despite his denials.
The committee reaches a consensus on a final candidate. Speculation zeroes in on Rudenstine. A special meeting of the Board of Overseers is called.
April
The Board of Overseers is scheduled to meet and is expected to vote to approve the committee's nomination.