The Distinguished Fellows Program honors John E. Jeuck, AB ’37, MBA ’38, PhD ’49. The original gifts for this program were given by students who fondly recall his outsized impact on their experience at Chicago.
Jeuck was an award-winning teacher and scholar of business history, especially corporate strategy. He joined the faculty in 1946. When he retired in 1988, he was the Robert Law Professor of Business Administration and a former dean.
He was particularly known for his interest in his students. His engaging manner and wit made him an encouraging presence with students.
A Snapshot of Jeuck鈥檚 Life and Work
A Snapshot of Jeuck鈥檚 Life and Work
1916
Born at the University of Chicago鈥檚 hospital
1916
1937
Earned his bachelor of arts degree from UChicago
1937
1938
Earned his MBA from UChicago
1938
1942
Served in the United States Navy Reserve during World War II, completing his service as a lieutenant in 1946
1942
1946
Joined the UChicago faculty
1946
1949
Earned his PhD from UChicago
1949
1950
Published his book, Catalogues and Counters: A History of Sears, Roebuck & Co., co-written with Boris Emmett
1950
1952
Served as dean of the business school, a position he held until 1955
1952
1979
Won the prestigious McKinsey Award for Excellence in Teaching
1979
1988
Retired from the UChicago faculty
1988
2003
Created the Distinguished Fellows Program, with the help of friends and former students
2003
2009
Passed away at his home in Evanston, Illinois, at the age of 93
2009