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
Taking on the heavy lifting
Ronnie Edwards B'05 and his wife excel in the business of fitness What do you call a professor who tells corny jokes? In the case of the persistently punny Dean Beckman, associate professor of business and communication at Saint Mary’s, the answer...
Working in the big leagues
Jake Mencacci B'18 is a major league staff assistant for Pittsburgh Pirates Jake Mencacci B’18 knows he’s somewhat of an anomaly. Getting a foot in the door to your dream job before graduating college doesn’t happen every day. It often takes years...
Gonzalez Uhlig named dean of academic support services
Saint Mary’s is pleased to announce that Jessica Gonzalez Uhlig, Ed.D., has been named dean of academic support services. Uhlig will start in the role on Sept. 5 at our Winona campus. As dean of academic support services, she will oversee the...
Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country. Minnesota is losing more college students than it attracts, a troubling...
Important calendar dates
As the 2022-23 academic year is approaching, the President’s Cabinet would like to provide faculty and staff with a number of events that can be added to calendars. Convocation Convocation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, and will be held on the...
Philanthropy and Development program celebrates relaunch with summer residency
The M.A. in Philanthropy and Development program celebrated its relaunch in July, with students traveling to the Winona Campus to take part in a summer residency program. The two-week program welcomed eight students from all over the country, as...
Archive
Saint Mary’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts announces an evening of one-act plays
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is inviting the public to an evening of one-act plays. Two productions — featuring Saint Mary’s student actors and designed and directed by Saint Mary’s students —...
Update: Feb. 18 cross-country ski races canceled due to snow conditions
Update 02/15/2023: Due to snow melt, the cross-country ski races planned for Saturday, Feb. 18, have been canceled. __________________________________________________________ The general public is invited to the Saint Mary’s Winona Campus on...
Advocating for education
In his current position as a policy adviser for Third Way, Chazz Robinson B’16 says he’s always thinking about low income students, racial minorities, anyone who could be left out of the conversation. He can’t forget them, because he once was...
Saint Mary’s Super Bowl insights
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, a Saint Mary’s student, alumnus, and staff member provide their insights into how they think the game will be played out. The student Aidan Adamek, a current student majoring in sports management and...
Saint Mary’s announces first semester dean’s list
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the Fall Semester 2022 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes 419 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0...
Sharing the story of Saint Mary’s
Marketing and Communication staff, partnering with the entire Saint Mary’s community, shares the story of Saint Mary’s in a variety of venues and to a variety of audiences. Please also consider using the stories, photos, and messaging being shared...
Update on enrollment
Admissions is eager to communicate more regularly and efficiently with the Saint Mary’s community, and staff and faculty can expect additional updates on recruitment and enrollment progress in the coming weeks and months. At this time, below is a...
Saint Mary’s Spotlight: Tricia Dobrient
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature...
Scott discusses national debt limit on Saint Mary’s Currents
On Jan. 19, 2023, the United States hit its debt limit, sparking economic and political concerns. But what does it mean when the debt limit is hit, and what steps can be taken to correct the issue? In this episode of Saint Mary’s Currents, Andrew...
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