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

Suspension of study abroad for 2021-22 academic year

The College has suspended all study abroad programs for the 2021-2022 academic year due to continuing concern with COVID-19 and the health and safety of our students and faculty. The decision to suspend study abroad for Fall semester 2021 was...

Are you on the waitlist for a fall class?

Cardinals, If you are on the waitlist for a fall class, we want to remind you that being on the waitlist does not guarantee that you will get into the course(s). To that end, we strongly encourage you to register for other courses just in case. You...

Response from the President to shooting of Daunte Wright

Dear Saint Mary’s Community, I write to you with deep sadness and shared pain as our community and all people in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and the nation try to come to terms with another tragic death. The shooting of Mr. Daunte Wright in...

Vaccination clinic transportation available

On the Winona Campus, if you have transportation issues associated with getting to a vaccination clinic, you can use Lyft, call a taxi (Economy Specialty Services: 507-454-7433), or pre-arrange a ride with the Student Affairs Office by emailing...

Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Winona Campus undergraduate students who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination series should submit proof of vaccination. To do this, upload a picture of your vaccination card to your Student Health Portal using the “Document Upload” function....

What we know and what we’re still learning about COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are new, and we're continually learning more about the protection they offer. While the vaccines were developed quickly standard safety protocols and processes have been in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine approved for...

Cardinal Update Live recording available

In case you weren't able to attend the Cardinal Update Live Zoom meeting on Nov. 19, a recording is available. You can catch up on important Saint Mary's updates, when you are able. The next two Cardinal Update Live meetings are scheduled for 2021:...

No Cardinal Update until Dec. 1

As a reminder, because of the Thanksgiving break, there will be no Cardinal Update Newsletter until Tuesday, Dec. 1. We wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday.

Power out in chapel tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7:15 a.m. the electrical power will be shut off to the Thomas More Chapel. The power should be back on by 4 p.m. The power is being shut down so the contractor working on the Adducci Science Center's Hoffman and...

Thank-you bags distributed to Winona students

We are so proud of the vast majority of our students who worked so hard all semester to observe our COVID-19 protocols. We are also so proud of the leadership demonstrated by the Student Senate, the Student Activities Committee, and the Student...

Free at-home COVID-19 tests available to Minnesota residents

The Minnesota Department of Health, the County of Winona, and the City of Winona have announced that COVID-19 tests are now available to all Minnesota residents, with or without symptoms, at no cost by ordering a test online. You can also scan the QR code in the attached flyer and receive more information online.

Sign up to speak with National Association of Black Accountants

The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) will visit Saint Mary’s virtually 10 a.m. to noon (CST), Saturday, Dec. 5, to talk about the benefits of NABA membership for students in the accounting, business, finance, and marketing fields.

Library services calendar

The Winona Campus library building will be closed Dec. 5 through Jan. 24. Although the building will be closed, library staff will be working in the building and offering online services, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If you need to pick up physical items, this can be arranged. Please use our Ask a Librarian link if you have a request or question.

No newsletters until Nov. 30

This is a reminder that because of Thanksgiving break, there will be no CommUNITY newsletters until Monday, Nov. 30. We hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday. Enjoy your break, and then finish the semester strong. We're proud of all you...

MCA invites community to virtual concert Dec. 5

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to MCA’s third virtual music division concert 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. The concert will be released on the MCA Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.