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

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...

Student support services

You may not be on campus right now, but the Student Success Center is here to support you.

Saint Mary’s donates protective equipment to Winona Health

To help protect frontline Winona Health employees who are treating patients during the COVID-19 outbreak, Saint Mary’s University has donated a supply of much needed personal protective equipment (PPE).

Office of Recreation, Involvement, and Student Engagement (R.I.S.E.)

Starting Monday, April 6, the Office of Recreation, Involvement, and Student Engagement (R.I.S.E.) will be providing daily virtual programming opportunities for students. Each day will have something different ranging from movies to virtual concerts, to activities to enhance your well-being.

Student Senate minutes

Student Senate continues to meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. Find minutes from the latest meeting.

Wellness survey: Let your voice be heard

Saint Mary’s University is surveying students about their health behaviors, risks, attitudes, and access to resources.

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.

Census 2020

Cardinals, it’s time to be counted. As 2020 Census forms begin arriving in mailboxes around the country, it’s time for Saint Mary’s students to help shape the future of the United States. Even though you may be living in a different location or have moved home, you still should be counted as part of the Minnesota community.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). During this month, the Saint Mary’s community encourages all students to raise awareness about sexual assault and this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness theme: I ask.

Last call for housing applications

Don’t forget to complete your housing applications for fall 2020 through spring 2021! Fill out your application and pay your housing deposit in your student portal.