Technology
About William Robert Farquharson
William Robert Farquharson graduated from Victoria College in 1963 and began his career as an investment counsellor with Fry & Company. He became Vice President in 1972, President in 1987 and Vice Chairman in 1990. He is also President of AGF Canadian Resources Fund Ltd., AGF Canadian Equity Fund Ltd., AGF Growth Equity Fund Ltd., and AGF International Group Ltd.
Mr. Farquharson recently retired as a Director of the Toronto Stock Exchange and is past Chair of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts, and holds a CFA designation and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto. Mr. Farquharson serves on the boards for the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada and The Toronto Association for Community Living, is a member on the Board of Trustees for the University of Guelph, as well as a Director for the ROM Foundation.
About Robert Farquharson Information Commons
Robert Farquharson Information Commons is the computing service of Victoria University Library. Our main facility, divided into South and North Information Commons, is located on the main floor of E.J. Pratt Library.
Our services
We provide a range of software and hardware to library users, along with technical support in utilizing information technology within academic environment:
IT Support Desk provides support for library hardware and software and will direct you to appropriate support for other needs.
- computer workstations to all members of the U of T community
- access workstation
- laptops for use within the library
- wireless and wired Internet access, including wireless printing
- scanners
- office and design software
- an electronic classroom available for lectures and presentations
- a help desk providing technical support
Technical Support for Victoria University Residents
Residents of Victoria University should refer to Victoria University Residential Networking (ResNet), which provides network connections and technical support.