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
Message of reflection and planning from Father Burns
Dear Saint Mary's community, As announced earlier this month, Mr. Leon Dixon will be joining Saint Mary’s on June 1 as vice president for inclusion and human dignity. Our strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope 2025, identifies the goal of...
Student ‘miles ahead of his peers’ after research experience with Mayo Clinic Health System
Brandon Merfeld – Biology Major
Women and men: Together for change
When Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., became dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s in 2019, she brought with her a vision for opening new pathways to degree completion for a new generation of students. Many of these innovations are...
First Generation Initiative student spotlight: Raekwon Livingston ’21
By Krista Joy Coleman Saint Mary’s criminal justice major Raekwon Livingston has his eyes set on changing the world, one person at a time. As a Chicago native, he understands first-hand the community's sometimes negative view of the Chicago Police...
Alumna uses degree to lead in geographic information systems
By Maura Sullivan Hill Kendis Scharenbroich M’00 can't recall too many other female CEOs in her industry, but she's more concerned about doing her job and the work she's trained to do. Scharenbroich, a self described knowledge seeker and fact...
Creating real-life experiences in a virtual world
Mere months from graduating, Saint Mary’s sport management students were set up to successfully market themselves into successful careers. Their résumés already contain direct real-world experience; they’re comfortable with presenting; and they’ve...
Archive
Minnesota professional educator virtual job fair
It may be hard to believe, but graduation is right around the corner. If your plans include teaching in a Minnesota public school, you should know principals and administrators are getting ready to recruit and hire for next school year. One of the...
Frozen River Film Festival movie night and discussion
R.I.S.E. is celebrating the Frozen River Film Festival with a movie night and discussion! Join Jennifer Cochran Biederman, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, and R.I.S.E. this Sunday at 6 p.m. for five “shorts” (short films). The run time is...
Mosaic magazine seeking submissions for upcoming issue
What is Mosaic? Mosaic is a literary magazine composed of Saint Mary's student work. It is published at the end of the second/spring semester, usually around April or May, depending on where finals end up that year. The magazine itself has been a...
SAC events this weekend
SAC invites everyone to the final days of SNOW DAZE! Thursday, Feb. 11 - 2000s Trivia 7 p.m. via Zoom — Sign up We all lived it, now it is time to test our your knowledge. First place is a Razor scooter! Friday, Feb. 12 - SMU T-shirt Exchange 10...
Saint Mary’s University, Viterbo University form new academic partnership
LA CROSSE, Wis./WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Viterbo University are pleased to announce a new partnership that provides flexibility and increased academic offerings for students at both schools. University presidents...
Panel discussion to address COVID-19 challenges
Are mask mandates a violation of our liberty? Are lockdowns worth the burden on small businesses and families? Should schools require vaccinations? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Salvi, Room 332 in Saint Mary's Hall, on the Winona Campus...
COVID-19 vaccination update
The university is closely monitoring vaccination plans for the State of Minnesota. Both Christina Uribe Nitti, director of Health Services, and Ann Merchlewitz, J.D., senior vice president and general counsel, participate in a weekly conference...
We thank our janitorial staff and others
Through an anonymous COVID-19 feedback submission, we were generously reminded us to thank the janitorial staff and others who are on campus every day helping to serve the students and keep them safe. “We should appreciate their help in this...
COVID-19 testing information for employees
The university is not currently providing COVID-19 testing for faculty and staff. Employees can access the following free COVID-19 testing in the State of Minnesota: Minnesota Community Testing Sites Hy-Vee testing at Hy-Vee Pharmacies (testing...
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