
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
Anonymous vaccination survey to aid in planning
Dear Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota community, As we continue planning for fall 2021, it has become apparent that we need better data on the percentage of our faculty, staff, and students who are vaccinated. While the university is not...
Faculty spotlight: Dennis Pedrick
The knowledge our students gain is directly impacted by the experience of our faculty members, which is why we are proud to have Dennis Pedrick as a member of our Business and Communication department. With decades of invaluable experience in a...
Honoring and recognizing Juneteenth
This weekend, we at Saint Mary’s University recognize Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth) — the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a...
Knowledgeable DBA instructor shares real-world skills
By Maura Sullivan Hill Nancy Johnson, CPA, D’19 has always been fascinated by the stock market, particularly since she started working in finance in 1986. These days, she shares that passion with students by teaching in Saint Mary’s Doctor of...
Cardinals Connecting Cardinals seeking inaugural members
Do you want to be a leader on campus? Do you want to build connections with alumni and gain experience that can help you grow in your future endeavors? Look no further than Cardinals Connecting Cardinals (CCC), a student-led organization that aims...
TV updates
Beginning this fall on the Winona Campus, TVs in the residence halls will connect to cable via Wi-Fi, instead of using a coax cable. This fall, students will either need a Smart TV to be able to download the HBC application or have a Firestick or...
Archive
Winona Campus students stay active and engaged despite COVID-19
Students on Saint Mary’s Winona Campus have found creative ways to stay connected and engaged, despite the many challenges presented by COVID-19. In fact, more than 100 events have been approved through the COVID-19 gathering form, which students...
Saint Mary’s rolls out proposed B.S. in Nursing, announces new leader
Saint Mary’s University’s proposed new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will prepare you for one of the most in-demand and growing careers in the country. The new B.S. in Nursing degree stems from market research and an identified need in the...
Saint Mary’s names director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair of Nursing
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has named Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, its director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair of Nursing. Sister Agnes Mary will oversee the recently announced B.S. in Nursing, to be offered from the...
View partnership agreement signing with Viterbo University [video]
Our president, Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., and Glena Temple, Ph.D., president of Viterbo University, signed an academic partnership agreement Feb. 23. This agreement provides flexibility and increased academic offerings for students at both...
Faculty and staff campaign begins March 9
Saint Mary’s faculty and staff campaign begins Tuesday, March 9, and runs through Saint Mary’s Giving Day on Tuesday, March 16. As educators and support staff, we know better than anyone the responsibility that Saint Mary’s has to be ever prepared...
Blackboard access ends June 1: What does this mean for you?
By LMS Taskforce This information will also be linked via the Blackboard login page, next to a daily countdown that we hope lessens the anxiety a little. The guidance we are supplying to students is provided below for your information. That...
Canvas training schedule for March
The Canvas transition is already going on for many of you, and it’s coming soon for all of us. So come join us in a Canvas training! We offer trainings at the beginning (essentials), intermediate (intermediate essentials), and advanced levels. And...
Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Katherine Drexel, Patroness of Racial Justice
Katherine Drexel was born into a wealthy family in Philadelphia in the late 1800s. She had great compassion for the poor and oppressed among Native and African Americans. She used her inheritance and founded a religious community to educate and...
Cardinal athletics week in review: March 1
It’s Monday morning, and before we start looking ahead to all the Cardinal action this week, here’s a quick look back at last week, which included action in men's and women's basketball, and men's and women’s hockey!