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

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.

Saint Mary’s site subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education

Saint Mary’s University now has a digital site license subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Elevator pitch winners announced

This year’s Winona Campus Elevator Pitch competition, hosted by the Kabara Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, attracted 12 teams, pitching products and services that ranged from eco-friendly programs to patient-centered products.

Psychology of Success food drive extended

Students in the Psychology of Success course are hosting a friendly food drive within the residence halls.

Students gain valuable experience in communication field

Saint Mary’s had the largest contingent of students of any other college at the recent Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Minnesota Chapter PR Skill Spark event in Minneapolis on Oct. 26. The students also met Greg Zimprich, a 1986 Saint Mary’s alumnus and president of the Minnesota PRSA Chapter.

Career Services looks to expand services

In response to the challenging and ever-changing employment landscape, Saint Mary’s is assessing the role and function of Career Services to foster student and alumni success across the university.

The Next Mission: Former U.S. Army colonel seeks to improve military transition into civilian life through dissertation research

It’s a small piece of limestone, about the size of a fist, encased behind glass. To Col. Mitchell Brew, though, it means so much more.

Shot fired near Saint Mary’s University Winona Campus Nov. 7

A shot was fired about 3:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon near Saint Mary’s University’s Winona Campus. According to the Winona Police Department, five male individuals involved remain in custody. They are not Saint Mary’s students or employees. The...

Page Series to present singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla

WINONA, Minn. — The Page Series at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will present Haitian American singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla in concert at the Page Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. McCalla’s music reflects her eclectic and...

First-Year Experience course gives students new perspective on food and each other

It’s safe to say that the students in the First-Year Experience anchor course, taught by Jeanne Minnerath, Ph.D., will never look at a grocery store the same way again. After all of their work this semester, the group of 20 students has gained a new appreciation for the food they eat.

Give to the Max and benefit Saint Mary’s

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will once again be participating in Give to the Max Day, held this year on Thursday, Nov. 14. This 24-hour giving challenge is coordinated by a nonprofit called GiveMN, which focuses on connecting generous donors (from anywhere) with Minnesota-based charities or nonprofits.

Lilly Fellows grant to allow committee to develop rubric for 12 Lasallian virtues

What weight do the 12 Virtues of a Good Teacher have in modern-day teaching practices? A group of faculty will find out thanks to a new grant from the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts.

Saint Mary’s Alisa Macksey honored for Lasallian work

WINONA, Minn. — Alisa Macksey, dean of Student Success and the First Generation Initiative at Saint Mary’s University, will be honored in November for her inspiring work in the Lasallian charism. Each year the Brothers of the Christian Schools of...