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

Fiscal year end reminders

With the end of another fiscal year upon us, please take note of the dates below to ensure accurate information is recorded by the Business Office for the current fiscal year, which ends on Monday, May 31. Budget/expenditure review Carefully review...

Tschida returning to Saint Mary’s, where the tradition of winning began

John Tschida ’90 is rounding third and heading home to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Tschida, hailed as the coach with the highest winning percentage of all NCAA Division III softball coaches, is returning to his alma mater — where he FIRST...

Undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8

On Saturday, May 8, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota will host three small, in-person undergraduate commencement ceremonies at its Winona Campus. Each ceremony will also be livestreamed: 10 a.m. for Arts and Humanities 1 p.m. for Business and...

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events

As the year is drawing to a close, we wanted to remind you of all of these upcoming dates: Alpha Psi Omega live show: Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Featuring theatre students, hosted by Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society,...

Class project: Tips to avoid burnout

This academic year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many students missing breaks and feeling overwhelmed. As you prepare for our next Wellness Day this Wednesday, April 28, we want you to feel equipped with tips to help combat burnout and...

Winner of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Art Contest announced [video]

Undergraduate student Sarah Hannan is the winner of this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month Art Contest. She contributed a dance she choreographed and performed. (The music has been removed to be in compliance with licensing.)...

Refreshed COVID-19 signage available

You may notice refreshed signage around campus. Various signs have been created by the designers in the Marketing and Communication Department to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors follow guidelines to keep each other healthy and safe....

Live stream winter sports

On Jan. 13, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Presidents' Council voted to approve plans for a return to competitive athletics this winter. The MIAC winter sports of basketball, hockey, and indoor track and field will be...

Answers to your COVID-19 questions

The Saint Mary’s COVID-19 website, which can be found at smumn.edu/covid19, continues to be updated with information. If you have additional questions or concerns, let us know by filling out the form or emailing covid@smumn.edu. We’ll respond in...

Next Cardinal Update Live is Feb. 11

Mark your calendars for the next Cardinal Update Live Thursday, Feb. 11, at noon. This will be a similar format to the first Cardinal Update Live held in November. Join via Zoom Looking ahead, the next event, the spring Update, will be Thursday,...

Father Burns shares thoughts on Lasallian Catholic education

Father James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., president, is profiled in the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities section called @ the helm. Included is a biography as well as a Q&A about Saint Mary's mission, strategic plan, and other visions...

Human Resources update

Verify your first paycheck of 2021 is accurate To ensure your 2021 benefit deductions are accurate, please review your Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 paystub. You can view your paystub by visiting the faculty/staff portal > My Payroll > Pay History tab...

Looking for orientation leader recommendations

The New Student Orientation and Registration (NSOR) staff is looking for your recommendation of student leaders in your area who would be great representatives on the orientation leader staff. If you know of any students who are exceptional leaders...

Doctor of Education in Leadership alumni and students making a difference

Students, faculty, and alumni of the Doctor of Education in Leadership are making a difference. Here are some of the most recent examples: Dr. Michael Butzow (Ed.D. alumnus) was recently named the director of Field...

Winona Campus parking reminders

Campus Safety reminds Winona Campus faculty and staff that students are returning to campus, so faculty and staff should resume parking in the Purple Parking lots. Also, please remember to display your staff parking permit in the vehicle you have...