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

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...

Saint Mary’s announces plan for fall academic programming

MINNEAPOLIS/ROCHESTER/WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University officials have announced they will welcome students to their Winona and Rochester campuses as scheduled in August 2020 for in-person instruction and a modified on-campus fall experience....

Saint Mary’s announces plans for fall 2020

As you may have read in a letter yesterday from Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs and Student Life, Saint Mary’s is excited to welcome you back to the Winona Campus for in-person instruction and on-campus experiences as scheduled in August 2020. This return will be accompanied by accommodations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to promote the health and safety of our Saint Mary’s community.

Responding to racism: A Lasallian dialogue

On Thursday, June 25, the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities (LACU), in collaboration with the Office for Lasallian Education at Christian Brothers Conference, District of Eastern North America, Midwest District, and District of San Francisco New Orleans, will host Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue.

SGPP virtual commencement to take place July 17

Saint Mary’s University is proud to honor this spring’s 609 graduates from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs with a virtual commencement ceremony Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m.

University receives substantial gift to further philanthropy efforts

The university is pleased to announce it has received an initial gift of $600,000 from the Anglican Parish of St. Paul to support new initiatives and additional staffing in our Advancement Office. They have also pledged additional funds in the coming years.

Updates to Winona Campus front entrance

The signs at the front entrance of the Winona Campus are being removed in preparation for construction of a more extensive remodel and upgrade to the campus entrance thanks to private philanthropy from an anonymous donor.

GeoSpatial Services continues work during pandemic, employs students and staff

Since faculty and staff started working remotely and students began distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GeoSpatial Services (GSS) program has remained strong and continued work on federal projects. This was partly possible due to the students and staff who have been employed to work in GSS operations during this time.

Kudos to winter/spring Cardinal athletes

Despite a challenging spring, Cardinal student-athletes have not only persevered, they have excelled. For starters, all of our athletic programs achieved a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA this past semester.

Twin Cities community outreach opportunities following recent events

Saint Mary’s has received a number of requests from students, faculty, staff, and their families inquiring about how they can assist the many and diverse communities surrounding the Twin Cities Campus in the aftermath of the recent violence and destruction.