Summer fête 2022 – Photo: Philipp Uricher

University of Konstanz Alumni Association (Verein der Ehemaligen der Universität Konstanz e. V.)

The Alumni Association “VEUK” was founded in 1997 and operates as a non-profit organization. The purpose of the association is, among other things, to intensify contact between alumni and current students.

Join our alumni network!

Whether your time at the lake is just beginning or your studies now date back several years – as a member of the University of Konstanz Alumni Association, you will always remain connected to your alma mater.

Managing board

Peter Gottwald – Photo: Inka Reiter

Chair

Peter Gottwald
Diplomat (ret.)
 


Isabell Otto – Photo: Inka Reiter

Vice chair

Prof. Dr. Isabell Otto
Professor of Media Studies


Anna Brocke – Photo: Inka Reiter

Treasurer

Dr. Anna Brocke
Biologist
 


Katharina Holzinger – Photo: Inka Reiter

Ex officio member

Prof. Dr. Katharina Holzinger

Rector of the University of Konstanz


Honorary members and honorary chair

Dr. Michael Kessler

Dr. Michael Kessler was appointed honorary member in 2021 for his special commitment as treasurer 2005–2021.

Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Ulrich Rüdiger

Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Ulrich Rüdiger was appointed honorary member in 2019 for his special commitment as chairman 2013–2015 and as ex officio member 2013–2018.

Hanns Fahlbusch

Hanns Fahlbusch was appointed honorary member in 2017 for his special commitment as chairman 2009–2013 and as honorary executive director 1997–2009.

Katja Schwanke

Katja Schwanke was appointed honorary member in 2011 for her special commitment to bringing together the University of Konstanz Alumni Association (VEUK e. V.) and the Konstanz Network of Politics and Public Administration Scientists (KonNet e. V.).

Dr. Gerhild Framhein-Peisert

Dr. Gerhild Framhein-Peisert was appointed honorary member in 2009 for her special commitment as board member from 1997–2009.

✝ Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Horst Sund

✝ Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Horst Sund was appointed honorary chair in 2008 for his special commitment as chair 1997–2005.

Our honorary members and honorary chair Horst Sund, who sadly passed away in 2021, have made outstanding contributions to VEUK e. V. and steadily developed and expanded the University of Konstanz’ alumni network. We are very grateful for their exceptional dedication and support.

Data protection information

Please note that the data protection officer of the University of Konstanz is not the data protection officer of VEUK e. V. The registered association acts independently and processes personal data in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (DS-GVO) in conjunction with the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG). According to Art. 37 para. 4 DS-GVO in conjunction with. § Section 38 (1) BDSG, no data protection officer is appointed.