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

Race, Faith, and Higher Education event Nov. 11

Join an esteemed panel of speakers on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to discuss the role higher education plays in understanding race, race relations, and the effects of racism in society, especially in light of faith and religious belief.

Drop-in advising for spring 2021 registration

Peer advising drop-in hours begin Monday, Nov. 2 for spring 2021 registration. Pop in to get your last-minute advising questions answered! The Student Success Center will be hosting the drop-in hours on Zoom on Nov, 2, 4 and 6 from noon to 1 p.m....

Saint Mary’s virtual Hendrickson Forum Nov. 10 to address sustainability, evolution, AI

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s first virtual Hendrickson Forum, to be shared noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, features keynote speaker Nicholas A. Christakis, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., director of Yale University’s Human Nature Lab and co-director of the Yale Institute for Network Science, addressing how certain kinds of social artificial intelligence (AI) might best be used to enhance our society.

Saint Mary’s continues diligent COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing

We understand that anxiety about COVID-19 transmission may increase due to the surge in positive COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, the significant transmission of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and colder weather that precipitates moving indoors. The university...

MNDOT announces COVID-19 positive client transportation

Minnesota Department of Transportation announces COVID-19 positive client transportation is immediately available through Semcac Transportation. This service is for non-emergency transportation of COVID-19 positive individuals or individuals...

Diversity Café discussions continue

Diversity Café is a weekly series of presentations and facilitated discussions that cover topics related to culture, race, gender, biases, language, identities, and abilities (among many others). These events are planned and moderated by a...

Join the Light up the Night 3K and Concert event

You’re invited to join Saint Mary’s inaugural Light up the Night 3K and Concert on Friday, April 26 — a fun way to end the semester before the stress of finals begins. The 3K race will kick off at 8 p.m. and be followed by a two-hour DJ Charko concert in the Saint Mary’s Gymnasium starting at 9 p.m.

April Jazz Jam caps Easter weekend

When you’ve hunted all the Easter eggs and eaten your fill of ham, why not join the H3O Jazz Trio at Island City Brewing Company on Easter evening? This month’s Jazz Jam will take place on Sunday, April 21, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Jazz at Saint Mary’s to present ‘One Small Step’ April 28

The year 1969 not only saw the first moon landing, it was also a time of great transition in jazz. On Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m., Jazz at Saint Mary’s will present “One Small Step” — an exploration of this important turning point in history — on the Page Theatre stage.

MCA hosts local student art exhibit throughout April

Artwork created by local students is now on display in Galleria Valéncia at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), 1164 W. Howard St. The artwork was created by students of Jeff Morgan, K-12 art educator and artist who has taught all levels of public school and post-secondary students since 1998 for Winona Area Public Schools.

Three students receive Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominations

Seniors Parker Kaeding (Stage Management) and Rebecca West (Acting) and junior Cole McElwain (Acting) each received Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominations.

Robertson presents at national conference, is elected to board

During the first week of April, Andy Robertson, director of GeoSpatial Services, attended and presented at the national conference of the Association of State Wetland Managers (ASWM) in Leesburg, Va.

Celebration of Class of 2023 a success

Thank you to the student workers, faculty, and staff who helped make the recent Celebration of the Class of 2023 event a success. The event had 100% attendance.

Rochester Center to close 4 p.m. today, April 10

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Rochester Center at Cascade Meadow will close at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday April 10, due to extreme weather conditions; there will be no evening classes in Rochester. All other Saint Mary’s locations remain...

Outstanding alumni to be honored during Reunion Weekend

Saint Mary’s University honors outstanding alumni each summer during Reunion Weekend who have made outstanding achievements in their professional careers, who best exemplify the Lasallian charism Saint Mary’s was founded upon, and who have generously contributed time and talent to the goals and objectives of their alma mater. This year, four alumni will be honored during a reception and ceremony Saturday, June 22, on the Winona Campus.