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. 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 External links Donald Frederick Forster archival papers held at the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services 1934 births 1983 deaths Presidents of the University of Guelph Harvard University alumni People from Toronto University of Toronto alumni University of Toronto faculty