Doctoral Chevrons

Welcome to Doctoral Chevrons

This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Doctor of Business Administration program. Doctoral Chevrons is published three times a year in February, June, and October.

Call for Student Submissions

We are accepting student submissions for upcoming editions of Doctoral Chevrons. Submissions discussing business research, theory, or applied business practice are welcome. Each piece should be between 500-1500 words and must follow APA guidelines. For consideration, please submit your work to mcollins@smumn.edu.

Current Edition

Expansion of badges in the School of Education

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota loves teachers! Their words and actions help our children appreciate the value of their own uniqueness as well as the unique character of the people and world around them. We are proud to support them in all...

Dixon featured in local news, inclusion website launches

The Winona Post featured Leon Dixon, Saint Mary’s first vice president for inclusion and human dignity, in a recent article. Brian Schmisek, provost and dean of faculties, and Elijah Williams, student senate president, were also featured. “I’m a...

Meet our new faculty: Michaela Rinkel, social work

This is the first in a series as we introduce our new faculty members. Michaela Rinkel, Ph.D., LCSW, joined Saint Mary’s University as an associate professor in the Master of Social Work program on July 5. Rinkel has extensive teaching experience...

Get ready for Saint Mary’s new recruiting and hiring platform

As mentioned previously in the Cardinal Update, the target go live date for iCIMS, our new applicant recruiting and hiring platform, is Monday, Sept. 20. With iCIMS, hiring managers will be able to digitally request new positions, obtain approval...

Get vaccinated, get $100

Gov. Tim Walz has announced that Minnesotans 12 years of age and older who have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine since July 30, 2021, can submit a request for a $100 Visa gift card by visiting mn.gov/covid19/100. The form will...

MCA offers dance placement auditions

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites all dancers ages 7 and older to participate in a placement class Aug. 16-19 at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. These new, low-key classes will help ensure students get...

Todd Reinhart, Sc.D., to conclude his service May 31

Last week, Todd Reinhart, Sc.D., dean of sciences and health professions, informed me he has decided to conclude his service at Saint Mary's at the end of this fiscal year, May 31, 2021. We wish him the best in the next chapter of his life and...

Save the date! Reading Testimony, Witnessing Trauma: A Conversation with Eden Wales Freedman, Ph.D.

This event has been postponed to fall 2021. Please join us on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m., for a conversation with Eden Wales Freedman, Ph.D., vice provost for Faculties and Academic Affairs, who will discuss her award-winning book "Reading...

Brother Stephen Markham takes medical leave

Brother Stephen Markham, FSC, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry, began a medical leave this week. We ask you all to keep Brother Stephen in your thoughts and prayers for the next several months as he focuses on his health. Brother...

Interactive stress reduction series

This free, four-week, virtual series will address topics including stress management, time management, test anxiety, and self-esteem. Participate in the entire series or select the topics of interest to you. The program is being offered by Saint...

Workshop: Using College To Launch Your Career

If you do it on purpose, your college career can be a great launching pad for your working career. By actively engaging in internships, work study, clubs and activities, and more, you can develop your career readiness skills and make yourself even...

No newsletter Monday, April 5

There will be no newsletter Monday, April 5, but CommUNITY newsletters will continue as usual later in the week. Please check your calendars and plan accordingly. Have a wonderful Easter.

McCallum-Ferguson and Tadie present on makerspace at international conference

Shelly McCallum-Ferguson, DBA, of the Business and Communications Department and Joseph Tadie, Ph.D., of the Philosophy Department presented a research paper and participated in a teaching and learning panel at the 2021 MBAA International...

Upcoming SAC events – ‘Hoppy’ Easter!

The Student Activities Committee (SAC) invites the entire Saint Mary's community to the following events: Easter Egg Dying Thursday, April 1 1 p.m. in the Plaza (Hall of Fame Room is the inclement weather location) Come dye some REAL EGGS! Each...

Biology Club T-shirt sale ends Monday, April 5

Sport fun Saint Mary's Biology Club apparel! Sizes range from adult Hanes small to 4XL. S, M, L, and XL are priced at $10 and 2XL and larger are priced at $12. Order T-shirts Include your mailbox #, so the shirt can be delivered to your mailbox. If...