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
U.S. News & World Report ranks Saint Mary’s #33
For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota was ranked No. 33 in the Best Regional Universities of the Midwest category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 ratings of best colleges and universities in the...
Online book club launched
At Saint Mary's, we are a community of lifelong learners, who continue to wonder, inquire, and grow beyond the classroom. To continue this tradition, the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association recently launched A Novel Idea, a virtual book club for alumni...
U.S. News & World Report ranks Saint Mary’s #33
For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota was ranked No. 33 in the Best Regional Universities of the Midwest category, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 ratings of best colleges and universities in the...
Brother Winkler Award
Brother Winkler AwardEach year, the Brother Julius Winkler, FSC, Adjunct Faculty Recognition Award is presented to a course-contracted faculty member in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs who has sustained excellence in teaching and...
COVID-19 updates
Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president of Student Affairs, briefly shares a few COVID-19 updates and addresses issues with wireless internet on campus.
Guest policy reminders
A friendly reminder of the revised guest policy during the pandemic.
Archive
Saint Mary’s University faculty member named a Wiley Education Services Fellow
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota faculty member Michael Ratajczyk has been named to the Wiley Education Services Fellows Program and will collaborate on an artificial intelligence (AI) project, which is aimed at enhancing student engagement.
Saint Mary’s Page Theatre invites children to audition for ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’
Children ages 7-12 who are under five feet tall are invited to audition for the upcoming Page Series production of ODC/Dance’s “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Auditions will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Valéncia Arts Center at 1164 W. Howard St.
2nd annual Cardinal Fest is Saturday, Nov. 17
All Saint Mary’s University students, faculty and staff, alumni, and their families are invited to take part in the 2nd annual Cardinal Fest celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gostomski Fieldhouse. Join in on the fun, food, games, and giveaways.
You’re invited to Island City and H3O November Jazz Jam
A record number of folks made October’s Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company the place to be. Isn’t it time for you to join the H3O Jazz Trio on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Island City Brewing Company’s for this month’s Jazz Jam!?
Join the Entrepreneurial Student Showcase event
Join the Kabara Institute and the Walleye Tank for the second annual Entrepreneurial Student Showcase happening Thursday, Nov. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Cascade Meadow facility in Rochester.
Additions to Saint Thomas More Chapel
In the coming days, visitors to Saint Thomas More Chapel will begin to notice some changes in artwork placement.
Fastenal hosts Public Relations/Business Club
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Public Relations/Business Club students enjoyed a tour and “meet the managers” session at Fastenal headquarters in Winona on Nov. 7.
Students present research at Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium
Students majoring in biology, environmental biology, and psychology presented their undergraduate research at the Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium sponsored by Viterbo University on Nov. 9.
Saint Mary’s dedicates Studio ‘S’
On Nov. 9, Saint Mary’s University dedicated its new recording space, Studio ‘S’ — named for Bob Scurio ’57, a longtime benefactor and supporter of Saint Mary’s Music Department.

