Today the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is acknowledging the contributions of Dr. Susan Dyer Knight, who is concluding her time as Chancellor of Memorial University after 10 years.
Dr. Dyer Knight was appointed in 2012 and was the university’s first female Chancellor. As the sixth Chancellor in Memorial’s history, Dr. Dyer Knight has officiated convocation ceremonies conferring nearly 30,000 Memorial University degrees. Her decade as Chancellor saw a significant period of growth in graduate and international students at Memorial, with the alumni family growing to 100,000 individuals who contribute the province and around the world..
In addition to her role as Chancellor, she is the founder and Artistic Director Emerita of Shallaway Youth Choir of Newfoundland and Labrador. She has taught music education at the elementary, undergraduate and post-graduate levels for numerous decades, and is active internationally as a researcher, clinician, keynote speaker, author, consultant and producer.
Dr. Dyer Knight is an alumnus of Memorial University holding bachelor degrees in music and music education, in addition to a Master of Arts in music education from St. Thomas University, Minnesota, and a Ph.D. from the University of London. She has also been honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Memorial.
Dr. Dyer Knight will conclude her time as Chancellor on July 31, 2022.
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“After 10 years overseeing convocation and participating in governance at Memorial University, I want to thank Dr. Susan Dyer Knight for her service in support of her alma mater, Memorial University. Dr. Dyer Knight is a world-renowned choral director and youth educator, and this experience has been a significant resource to the university during her time as Chancellor. Her dedication to the operations of our province’s only university is an inspiration, and an example to all those who serve.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
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