University at Buffalo School of Management

Autumn 2016 Buffalo Business 17 A legacy for students Arun Jain's career, passion and vision were always centered on his students. He and his wife, Jean, person- ally established three commencement award funds in the School of Management. He understood and embraced the importance of generosity. Jain was looking forward to retiring in spring 2016 and, prior to his death, a plan was underway to establish a fund in his honor. He was touched and enthusiastic about this and clearly stated he wanted the fund to benefit students. To create a legacy in his memory, the School of Man- agement has established the Dr. Arun K. Jain Student Assistance Fund, with the goal of raising enough money to endow the fund. If you wish to share in this vision by making a personal gift, you can do so at http://bit.ly/jainfund. x scholarship side, but also an exemplary teacher who has that kind of dedication to his students," said Paul Tesluk, dean of the School of Management. Dozens of alumni conveyed condolences and memories in per- son and by email and social media. "My analytics and research skills are all based upon his teach- ings," said Ron Veiders, MBA '01, director of marketing at Dy- nabrade. "His classes shaped my understanding and foundation of market research, competitive research, trade marketing — every- thing that's allowed me to succeed in my career." Jain cultivated an extensive alumni network, bringing many graduates into his classes to speak to his current students. He of- ten shaped entire semesters around real-life business cases, enabling graduates to make an immediate impact on the competitiveness and profitability of their employers. "Dr. Jain had a tremendous impact on my life," said Sanjay Gupta, MBA '00, vice president and portfolio manager of CDM, a global health care advertising agency. A frequent guest in Jain's classes, Gupta came from New York City to speak to Jain's MBA marketing class last fall. "He will remain in my memory as a great human being, mentor and an amazing person full of energy." Jain also tapped into his robust alumni network to help cur- rent MBAs find jobs and internships. He worked, taught and conducted research in more than 20 countries, including Hungary, Latvia, China and Singapore, and was a business consultant to several major corporations around the globe, including Honeywell, M&T Bank and Fisher-Price. "Dr. Jain was a great professor with an unparalleled world view," said Praphul Misra, MBA '91, managing director of Oi Media in New Delhi, India. "He genuinely cared for his students' career success, and we will miss him dearly." In addition to his wide travels, Jain was an avid photographer and enjoyed listening to classical music. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jean, and his adult children, Roshan and Neera. Donations in Jain's memory can be made to the Dr. Arun K. Jain Student Assistance Fund. x — Jacqueline Molik Ghosen The Graduate Management Association honored Jain by wearing bow ties at the group's Spring Soirée event.

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