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

2021 benefits open enrollment is Nov. 9-24

Check out information about benefits and upcoming deadlines.

Interfaith prayer service offered Nov. 3

Saint Mary's University is hosting an interfaith prayer service (Catholic-Christian, Muslim, Jewish) for peace and civility on and after Election Day. The prayer service will be viewable, beginning at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3. All are welcome...

Department of Fine and Performing Arts to stage Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’

Saint Mary’s students are set to perform “Measure for Measure” by William Shakespeare. In addition to limited live audiences, the performance can be viewed online.

Spring registration now online, beginning Nov. 9

Registration for spring semester 2021 will be entirely online. Registration begins on Monday, Nov. 9. Please check the portal for your assigned registration time. The Registrar's Office will not be open, due to safety precautions. If you have any...

Cardinal volleyball scrimmage Nov. 7

Cardinal Nation, get your first glimpse of the 2020-21 Saint Mary's University women's volleyball team on Saturday, Nov. 7. There will be three, one-hour sessions at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. Capacity is limited to 50 people per session, so...

Please take survey about HCO as part of capstone project

My name is Thomas Hill, and I am a senior psychology major here at Saint Mary's. I am currently working on my capstone project. Within my project, I have teamed up with Home and Community Options (HCO) of Winona, working to expand awareness of...

MCA to host free tap showcase June 2

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will celebrate Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, an American tap dancer, with a free tap performance open to the public on Sunday, June 2, at 3 p.m. in the Academy Theatre of the Valéncia Arts...

Youth actors and actresses invited to audition for Main ReACTion

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is holding open auditions for Main ReACTion, a new improv troupe of Winona-area youth ages 8 to 13 years old, on May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at MCA in the Academy Theatre of the Valéncia Arts...

Saint Mary’s University renews partnership with Minnesota community colleges

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has officially launched Cardinal Complete, a transfer pathway that benefits students at community colleges. The initiative, which provides a seamless transition for students at community...

May Jazz Jam to honor veterans

With Memorial Day just around the corner, H3O Jazz Trio will match all donations collected at this month’s Island City Jazz Jam on Sunday, May 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The goal is to raise funds to add one or more engraved bricks memorializing...

Measles is back … and our experts want people to leave the facts about vaccinations to the experts

Last week, America hit a record. Confirmed cases of measles eclipsed 700 cases. The disease that was once considered eradicated is now back and it has public health officials concerned. Dr. Todd Reinhart is the Dean of Sciences and Health...

From classroom to career — the business advantage

For John Heim, Dixon Irwin, and Nathan Boice, success can be found in the acronyms. This Saturday, they will walk across the Saint Mary’s University commencement stage to receive their B.A.s, which have prepared them for their future careers with...

Fun is Good Seminar: Have fun in the workplace

First Generation Initiatives scholar, Jakira Robinson, had a wonderful opportunity to gain last minute knowledge at the Fun is Good seminar before she takes a leap into the real world. Robinson is a current senior studying Public Relations and...

Second annual Women of Color Summit

Eleven Saint Mary’s scholars attended the second annual Women of Color Summit: Empowering Together at Gustavus Adolphus College on April 13. The Women of Color Summit is similar to the annual Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men — both offer an...

Cokie Roberts inspires action at 2019 Hendrickson Forum

At this year’s Saint Mary’s University Hendrickson Forum, held April 16 during Holy Week, keynote speaker Cokie Roberts appropriately recognized the Blessed Mother for her strength. A sold out crowd of nearly 300 attended Roberts’ presentation at the annual forum on Saint Mary’s Twin Cities Campus, during which Brad Hewitt, retired CEO of Thrivent Financial, also received the 2019 Hendrickson Medal for Ethical Leadership.