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

Convocation schedule announced

University Convocation 2021 is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Winona Campus. Please note this date on your calendars. The day will focus on the value of community and civil discourse and will include a keynote speaker...

Inclusion, human dignity focus of new position at Saint Mary’s

Stepping into the newly created position of vice president for inclusion and human dignity, Leon Dixon says he’s not one to shy away from a challenge. He is ready and well-prepared to advance Saint Mary’s goal to develop and foster a more inclusive...

First Business Intelligence Summit a success

Saint Mary's first virtual 2021 Business Intelligence Summit, held June 2, was an inspiring engagement between students, industry leaders, faculty, and alumni. More than 70 guests engaged in discussing innovative, best-practice artificial...

Mailroom hours through holiday

The Winona Campus mailroom will be closed on the university holidays of Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5. Regular summer hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) will resume on Tuesday, July 6. As courier service is scheduled on...

Web services coverage July 2-11

The web developer and web support staff from the Marketing and Communication Office will be out of the office July 2-11, so updates to the website will be on hold until their return. In the case of an emergency between July 2-11, please indicate...

Fieldhouse summer hours announced

The Winona Campus Gostomski Fieldhouse and gymnasium summer hours are Monday, June 28, through Thursday, Aug. 26, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 4 to 7 p.m. (Monday through Friday only). The space will be closed July 5 in observance...

Vaccinations: Winona Health walk-in clinic March 11

Based on new guidelines released by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Winona Health is expanding the criteria for its COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic. COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic Thursday, March 11, 8 a.m. Parkview Office Building 855...

Make 2021 a year of healing

This past year has presented challenges for all of us. Make 2021 a year of growth and resilience by participating in the Year of Healing with Dr. Amit Sood. This free, online program provides you with brief, daily emails to help focus your efforts....

Saint Mary’s touches hearts and minds with U.S.-Latin American Sisters Exchange Program

During many times in history, Catholic Sisters have taken on the roles of healers, missionaries, and educators, building the foundations of America. Regarded as compassionate yet fearless, the Sisters have carried out service work against great...

Health Humanities major and minor launched

Undergraduate students on the Winona Campus can now choose to major or minor in health humanities, a new area of study launched to prepare learners to care for a variety of health-related careers. Created in response to the rapidly-growing demand...

You’re invited: The Lasallian Literati book club

Now’s your chance to expand your perspective, make good on your New Year’s resolution, or connect with your peers on a timely topic. All faculty and staff are invited to participate in the newly expanded Lasallian book club. The Lasallian book club...

Counseling services in Winona transfers to Catholic Charities

The health and well-being of our students is a top priority for Saint Mary’s and foundational to our strategic plan, “Building a Future Full of Hope 2025.” To that end, after much planning and conversation, we have contracted with Catholic...

Scholar and disabilities advocate Dr. Annika Konrad to speak

Access Services, Integratus, and the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) will welcome Dr. Annika Konrad of Dartmouth College for a virtual talk on Wednesday, March 24, at 12:15 p.m. and a virtual workshop for faculty on Thursday,...

Gauderman recognized by American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Julie Gauderman, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, associate program director and assistant professor in the Nurse Anesthesia Program, is being recognized with the Federal Political Director of the Year award with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists...

WORKSHOP: Minnesota Education Job Fair information session

Students or alumni looking for a job in the education field (who will be eligible to teach/work by the end of 2021) are invited and strongly encouraged to attend this job fair. For more information about the Minnesota Education Jobs Fair being held...