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

Biology and biochemistry students present at regional meeting

Saint Mary’s biology and biochemistry students presented at the Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honor Society District Meeting, held in conjunction with the Minnesota Academy of Science’s Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 24. The...

Concerts on the plaza this weekend

Bring a picnic and celebrate the end of the semester with live music this weekend: Concert Band, noon, Saturday, May 1, and Jazz groups, 3 p.m., Sunday, May 2. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to both of these performances. Please wear...

Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men

Saint Mary's University is one of five recipients of the Minnesota Private College Fund's Eddie Phillips Scholarship for African-American Men for the 2021-2023 cohort. Students must meet the following criteria: Be an African-American male Have...

MBA student using coursework in director’s role with Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office

Shane Sheets – Accelerated MBA

No change to mask policy

You may have seen that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out updated guidance on the use of masks in outdoor spaces. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently reviewing this new information. However,...

Our strong community remains — an invitation to share your experiences

All of us here at Saint Mary’s University would like to thank you and offer a huge congratulations for making it through this past year. The COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of your living and learning experience, yet you remained steadfast...

Student COVID-19 testing for spring semester 2021

The university will be implementing regular COVID-19 testing of undergraduate students on the Winona Campus for spring semester 2021. The goal of this testing is to detect cases of COVID-19 in the Winona Campus community and quickly move...

Now 25% off! Saint Mary’s Love Your Melon beanie sale

For the start of the spring semester, we are reducing prices again! Get in the Saint Mary's spirit with a Love Your Melon beanie — now 25% off (limited-time offer)! Regular beanies (which were $30) are now $22.50 and beanies with poms (which were...

In the news

Business and Technology dean Michelle Wieser was interviewed for the website, GraduateCertificates.com, which features informational resources about graduate certificate programs across a wide range of specializations. Alumna Natalie Williams was...

Meal plan change period reminder

Reminder: the meal plan change period ends Friday, Feb. 5, at 4 p.m. If you wish to change your meal plan for the spring semester, please complete the residential meal plan change form. Meal plans for new students who are entering their first...

Student Senate meeting agenda for Jan. 26

Student Senate meeting agenda for Jan. 26: Call to order Prayer/reflection Roll call Student Senate expectations for spring semester Spring elections and membership update COVID-19 policy reminders E-board reports Class officer reports...

First Generation Initiative launches graphic design contest

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...

Spanish study abroad courses offered online

Spanish Studies is offering online courses this spring semester for students with a Spanish major, Spanish minor, or general interest in Spanish. Courses will be delivered virtually from the Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain. They...

Beta Beta Beta members awarded grants

Five members of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Honor Society were awarded Research Foundation grants. Awardees were: Cole Van Houten — The geographic variation of southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) vocalizations in...

Moving from one career stage to another comes naturally for Celeste Russell

When Celeste Russell came to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in 2016, she was fairly certain she would finish her studies with acting as her major. However, with the support of a couple of professors and an influential internship, she now has a degree that reflects more of her passion and her talent.