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

Watch this video before your COVID-19 test

As undergraduate students on the Winona Campus prepare for the mass COVID-19 testing event this Friday and the weekly surveillance testing thereafter, they're strongly encouraged to watch this video from Hy-Vee. It demonstrates how to submit a...

Answers to your COVID-19 questions

Is there any update on commencement? Plans for May commencement are being discussed. We are bringing together a group of senior students to provide additional input. Additionally, Ann Merchlewitz, Pandemic Assessment and Coordinating Team chair, is...

Update on search for vice president for inclusion and human dignity

The search committee for the vice president for inclusion and human dignity has accomplished much. Its work is progressing, but it is not done. Our collective desire is to find the right candidate for this critical position. In order to do this...

Saint Mary’s MBA program recognized as top online program in the state

Today, Tuesday, Jan. 26, U.S. News and World Report announced their Best Online Programs. Saint Mary’s ranked #170 out of 295 participating online MBA programs, and as best in the state of Minnesota. This recognition joins a strong ranking in...

Saint Mary’s MBA program recognized as top online program in the state

Couple quietly leaves $5 million estate gift to Saint Mary’s

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University recently became the beneficiaries of more than $5 million from the Lucille G. Stiever estate — the biggest estate gift in university history. Although Lucille G. Stiever and her husband, Saint Mary’s 1949...

Spiritual offering

Saint Mary’s Campus Ministry continues to share spiritual offerings to provide much-needed perspective and a focus on faith in this time of uncertainty. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am...

Exploring the charism of the modern-day Lasallian: Part 2

Although it has been more than four months since the beatification of Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC, those who attended the ceremony in Guatemala said that experience serves as a daily reminder of the Lasallian charism in the modern world. This is the second of a two-part series that examines being Lasallian in today’s world.

Exploring the charism of the modern-day Lasallian: Part 1

Although it has been more than four months since the beatification of Blessed Brother James Miller, FSC, those who attended the ceremony in Guatemala said the experience still serves as a daily reminder of the Lasallian charism in the modern world. This is the first of a two-part series that examines being Lasallian in today’s world.

Lasallian Volunteers recruiting for next year

Lasallian Volunteers is still recruiting volunteers to serve during 2020-21. The next application deadline is Monday, April 20, and if spots remain open after that, another deadline will be set for May or June.

Student Senate minutes

Student Senate continues to meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Below you’ll find Student Senate meeting minutes from the April 14 meeting: April 14 Student Senate meeting minutes

Updates in response to extended ‘stay-at-home’ order

Saint Mary’s continues to respond to and anticipate the impact COVID-19 has and will have on our community and take appropriate action. In light of the decision made by Governor Tim Walz to extend Minnesota’s “stay at home” order through Monday, May 4, and to continue safeguarding the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and communities, the university has made several important decisions.