Jozef Maria August Antoon (Jef) Van den Eynde (21 December 1879 – 12 April 1929)[1] was a prominent figure from Leuven's student life, an activist and member of the Council of Flanders during the First World War.

Many prominent Flemish leaders were invited by him to address the students, such as Frans Van Cauwelaert, Lodewijk Dosfel, René De Clercq, Stijn Streuvels, Karel Van de Woestijne, Hugo Verriest and many others.

He campaigned for the launch of Flemish composers, such as Emiel Hullebroeck, Karel Mestdagh and Arthur Meulemans.

He also composed and wrote several student songs, such as the Verbondslied of the Katholiek Vlaams Hoogstudentenverbond (KVHV).

[4] Successive generations of Leuven students honored his memory and elevated him to a legendary figure.