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Creative Writing Program Founder Stuart Friebert Dies
July 1, 2020
Communications Staff

Stuart Friebert, poet, translator, emeritus professor, and founder of the Oberlin College Creative Writing Program, died on June 23, 2020.
Friebert began his Oberlin College career in 1961, first teaching German. In 1975, he founded Oberlin’s Creative Writing Program, which he directed until his retirement in 1997. Friebert also co-founded the poetry periodical FIELD, the FIELD Translation Series, and Oberlin College Press. During his career, he published 15 books of poems, 16 volumes of translations, and four books of prose.
A celebration of life in honor of Friebert will happen Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Oberlin Community Services (500 East Lorain Street in Oberlin). All are welcome, food will be served, no RSVP is necessary, and guests are encouraged to bring memories to share. Photos may be shared in advance with daughter Sarah Friebert at sfriebert@akronchildrens.org.
Read Friebert’s obituary in the Chronicle-Telegram.
This story was updated April 25, 2025, to included information about the memorial celebration.
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