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

Silence in the center

As DBA faculty and Writing Center director, I spend much of my time talking about — and writing about — writing. This summer, as I prepare to train a new cohort of peer tutors on the Winona Campus, I have been reflecting on the intersections...

Meet Silence

He awakes at 4 a.m. to walk, read, think, and plan his day. He drinks hot tea and cherishes cats. He gardens. He loves art, art museums, yoga, hiking, and labyrinths. Spending time with him calms your thoughts and resolves confusion. Some people...

Listening to silence

My first memories related to the use of silence and it being golden came from my parents. One day, I was arguing loudly with some of my siblings. I can’t remember what we were arguing about, but we eventually drew our mother in. I remember my...

Seeking silence

Working in higher education and being a current student, silence is a virtue I strive for but continually fail to achieve. When I entered my program, I was inspired by stories of Saint Mary's students who immersed themselves in the learning...

Students honored for academic achievements

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University is recognizing outstanding undergraduate students by awarding several academic honors. These awards, representing a variety of academic disciplines, are given out to deserving students each spring....

Annual Psy.D. Dissertation Colloquium to happen virtually July 30

Please join us at our annual Psy.D. Dissertation Colloquium where eligible Saint Mary’s Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Counseling Psychology program students will present their clinical dissertations. The event will be hosted on Friday, July 30, via...

Saint Mary’s students set to stage ‘Significant Other’ Feb. 25-27

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Mary’s University remains steadfast in believing the show must go on during this pandemic — albeit safely. Saint Mary's students will stage “Significant Other” by Joshua Harmon, directed by...

Housing application for 2021-22 is now open

The housing application for fall semester is now live! Follow the steps below to apply. The priority submission deadline is Monday, March 15, to which you should submit your housing application and the $250 housing deposit. If you apply after this...

Join the conversation with Campus Ministry

APOLOGETICS: DEFENDING THE FAITH | Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m. Join Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann McCullough, RSM, Ed.D., director of Campus Ministry, to study the reasons behind what we believe as Catholic Christians. Contact...

Student Senate president election announcement

It is the beginning of spring election season for the Student Senate, and we are currently accepting nominations for Student Senate President 2021-22. Any Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota undergraduate student who has had at least one year of...

Black History Month movie night Saturday

Black Students & Allies Club (BSA) and R.I.S.E. are celebrating Black History Month with a movie night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Come watch the story of Black trailblazers who overcame discrimination and adversity to achieve what had never...

SAC events this weekend

The Cardinal Community is invited to the following Student Activities events: Virtual Board Game Night Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. via Zoom Sign up Have you ever heard of JackBox games? Think of it as the child of classic social games like...

Workshop: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts

WORKSHOP: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts Get ready for a mock interview event and prepare for job interviews in your future! Participants in this session will cover such topics as: getting the interview; preparing for the interview (whether it...

FGI graphic design contest deadline is March 1

The First Generation Initiative (FGI) announces the First Generation College Student Graphic Design Contest, open to all Saint Mary’s students. We are looking to establish a graphic design that highlights and showcases our first generation students...

Student Senate meeting minutes – Feb. 16

Meeting called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samatha Carlson (proxy Alica Schurrer), Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sara Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves,...