Aloian Nominated to Be Quincy Master

David A. Aloian '49, executive director of the Associated Harvard Alumni (AHA), and his wife Mimi, have been recently recommended by the Quincy selection committee to become Quincy House Masters, sources confirmed yesterday.

Elliot Forbes, Peabody Professor of Music and head of the selection committee, yesterday told the House senior common room members he has a "clear impression" that the Board of Overseers would approve the recommendation. House sources, who asked not to be identified, said yesterday.

The Board of Overseers meets and can confirm the recommendation in mid-April. Corporation members, who must also confirm the selection choice, declined to comment whether the recommendation was approved at a meeting yesterday.

The Aloians were not available for comment yesterday.

The Aloians will succeed Charles Dunn, Robinson Professor of Celtic Languages and Literature, and his wife Elaine, co-Masters since 1966. Dunn, the oldest of the Masters, will continue to teach in the Celtic department. He is retiring from his duties as Master to pursue writing.

Aloian "is a man of great intellect and humor." James Quitslund, a close working associate of Aloian, said yesterday, adding. "He understands Harvard, both the students and administration, better than anyone I know."

Aloian was headmaster of The Belmont Hill School--a college preparatory school--before accepting his present position with the AHA. Aloian is the author of four books including "Poems and Poets" and an essay on Henry David Thoreau, Class of 1837.

"I've heard really positive things about him. The transition should be easy," Cathy Cholsom '81, a Quincy House resident, said yesterday.

"I hope Mr. Aloian comes in with the same sense of camaraderie and enjoyment of students as Mr. Dunn," Sarah Armstrong '81 said yesterday. Few other students recognized Aloian's name.

"I will always be devoted to the House system." Dunn said yesterday, adding. "I will still be around and give every support to Quincy House activities."