Donald Forster

Canadian academic (1934–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Born1934 (1934)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 8, 1983(1983-08-08) (aged 48–49)
Toronto, Ontario
KnownforPresident of University of Guelph
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Donald Forster
Born1934 (1934)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 8, 1983(1983-08-08) (aged 48–49)
Toronto, Ontario
Known forPresident of University of Guelph
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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.

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