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

Practice guidelines for student-athletes

Despite the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s recent announcements postponing competition until at least January 2021, Saint Mary’s student-athletes are allowed to practice during the fall and must adhere to strict Minnesota Department of Health, NCAA, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Message from the Student Senate president

Kendall Archer, Student Senate president, shares news about launching an “I Pledge” social media campaign within the next week and invites all students to participate.

Answers to your questions

Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about local travel, quarantine guidelines, food service, and more.

Upcoming Campus Ministry events

Check out the list of upcoming events offered by Campus Ministry.

Need help with a writing assignment?

The Writing Center is ready and waiting for you, with two options for online support.

Men’s hockey looking to fill work study position

The Saint Mary’s men’s hockey team is hiring a director of hockey operations for the 2020-21 season. The ideal person for this position must be hardworking, punctual, and willing to work long hours.

Celebrate International Education Week

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate International Education Week  with these events happening Nov. 12-16.

Lasallian lectures happening next week

Come Tuesday, Nov. 13, and Wednesday, Nov. 14, for two enlightening presentations for Lasallians (that’s you!). Hear from Lasallian experts on topics like education, sustainable development, and perseverance.

Admission update for Nov. 1, 2018

November is traditionally when we begin providing enrollment data that is shared with other Minnesota private colleges, so we are also sharing results with everyone on campus to keep you informed.

New nationwide GSS projects benefit Saint Mary’s University students

With the acquisition of several new projects, Saint Mary’s GeoSpatial Services (GSS) is increasing invaluable student internship experiences while helping nationwide organizations make far-reaching ecological decisions. For example, in the largest single contract ever awarded to them ($1.7 million over four years), GSS will work with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The project will keep GSS staff and up to 30 student interns busy for several years.

Students and staff attend Kente Summit for Collegiate Black Men

Seven Saint Mary’s students and staff recently attended the Kente Summit at Macalester College in St. Paul on Nov. 2-3.

Saint Mary’s student selected for Principal Community Scholars Program

Saint Mary’s junior Andrew Sandoz has been selected for the 2019 class of the Principal Community Scholars Program, a collaboration between Principal and Campus Compact that supports the leadership development of undergraduate students seeking a business or business-related degree.