Donald Forster
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Donald Forster (1934–1983) 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.
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.
[edit] References
- "Was to take office on Sept. 1 Incoming U of T president dies", The Globe and Mail, August 9, 1983, p. P4.
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| Preceded by William Winegard |
President of the University of Guelph 1975–1983 |
Succeeded by Burton Matthews |
