Donald Forster

Donald Forster (1934 – August 8, 1983) was a Canadian academic. He was president of the University of Guelph, and was appointed president of the University of Toronto just before his death.

Donald Forster
Born	1934 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	August 8, 1983 Toronto, Ontario
Known for	President of University of Guelph

Born in Toronto, Ontario, he was a graduate of the University of Toronto and of Harvard University. Later, he was a professor of economics in the department of political economy at the University of Toronto. He was also a vice-president and provost. From 1975 to 1983, he was president of the University of Guelph.

He died in 1983 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto after suffering a heart attack.

References

• "Was to take office on Sept. 1 Incoming U of T president dies". The Globe and Mail. 1983-08-09. p. P4.

External links

• Donald Frederick Forster archival papers held at the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services