Raymond Gushue, (June 20, 1900 – December 18, 1980) was a Canadian lawyer and academic administrator. He was the President and Vice-Chancellor of the

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from 1952 to 1966. Born in Whitbourne,

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, he received a law degree from

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in 1925. He practised law until he was appointed chairman of the Newfoundland Fisheries Board in 1936. From 1947 to 1958, he was chairman of the Newfoundland Woods Labour Board. In 1967, he was made an Officer of the

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"for his contributions in the fields of education and public service".

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Canadian university and college chief executives Memorial University of Newfoundland Officers of the Order of Canada 1900 births 1980 deaths People from Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador Dalhousie University alumni Canadian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Canadian King's Counsel {{Canada-academic-bio-stub