Emil C. Danenberg

Emil Danenberg
11th President of Oberlin College
In office
1975 (1975)  1982 (1982)
Preceded byRobert W. Fuller
Succeeded byS. Frederick Starr
Personal details
BornJuly 30, 1917 (1917-07-30)
DiedJanuary 16, 1982 (1982-01-17)
SpouseMary Ann Brezney
ProfessionConcert pianist, music educator

Emil Charles Danenberg was an American concert pianist and music educator in the field of classical music. He was Dean of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music 1970–1975, and president of Oberlin College from 1975 until his death in 1982. He was remembered as an administrator who chose to keep a low profile, seeking to build consensus" and as a "modest man" who was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the performing arts, international cuisine, and the sports world."