The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced its 2024-2025 Alumni Fellows, honoring Theodore Van Winkle (20BM) and David Conn (75BA,78MA, 78JD).
The CLAS Alumni Fellows program, established in 1999, honors graduates or former students for their outstanding contributions to society, their professions, the college, and the University of Iowa. The program is made possible by funds from the UI Alumni Association Dean’s Chair in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Both Van Winkle and Conn will have the chance to visit classrooms, give lectures, or host performances where they will meet current students during the academic year.
Meet Theodore “Teddy” Van Winkle
The School of Music’s Teddy Van Winkle graduated with a Bachelor of Music from CLAS in 2020. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at Travis Air Force Base in Vacaville, California, where he has performed for several high-profile events including world leaders like President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as performing at half-time for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. He also serves as the U.S. Air Force Band’s photographer, videographer, and tour manager for the band’s rock group.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Van Winkle will perform two solo pieces and work with University of Iowa trombone students during a recital and masterclass in the Voxman Music Building. The concert is free and open to the public.
Then on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., Van Winkle will be featured as a soloist with our Symphony Band. This free event in the Voxman Music Building Concert Hall will also be live-streamed at this link.
Meet David Conn
Conn, a lifelong Hawkeye, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science in 1975 and 1978 from CLAS and his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. Conn has spent his career studying technology policy and government relations including at several large technology companies including T-Mobile, where he led policy and advocacy efforts. Conn has remained close to the university and the Department of Political Science, where he is the president of the department’s alumni advisory board.
Conn also has returned to campus to teach a one-week course about intersectionality in government policy and technology. Throughout his career, Conn has met with undergraduates and has been a mentor to students seeking a career in government relations.
Conn is planning to give a public lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 13. More details to come.
To learn more about the college’s alumni fellowship program, visit the webpage.
