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

Saint Mary’s reopens walking trails, disc golf course to public

Access to campus buildings and facilities remains closed WINONA, Minn. — As part of its fall opening plan, and in keeping with local and state COVID-19 safety guidelines, Saint Mary’s University is reopening its walking trails and The Woods Disc...

Answers to your questions

Office hours, shared spaces, internships, student teachers, and more. Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about the upcoming school year.

Fall 2020 planning

Dear Cardinals, It is hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The campus hasn’t been the same without you, and we are so excited to welcome you back soon. I hope you continue to be healthy and well. Classrooms and academics Many of...

Reminder: Update your meal plan

Dining details are being fine-tuned as we prepare for your return to campus this fall. Don’t forget to select your meal plan by Friday, July 31.

Pledge to protect our community

As members of the Saint Mary’s community, we each play an important role as we plan our return to the university’s various campuses and locations. Every member of the Saint Mary’s community is asked to join in adopting the safety protocols put into place to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19.

Dr. Sylvester Amara Lamin elected to MSSA board of directors

Sylvester Lamin, Ph.D., core associate professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, was recently elected as an at-large representative to the board of directors for Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA). He was also published in a mental health journal and contributed to a social welfare textbook.

Saint Mary’s University extends partnership with Wiley Education Services

Saint Mary’s and Wiley Education Services are pleased to announce a 10-year extension of their existing partnership. The extension will run through 2029 and includes the launch of two new graduate programs—a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health—and multiple future programs under consideration.

Saint Mary’s to host open houses for adults interested in returning to school

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will host open house information sessions in two Twin Cities locations for adults who want to learn more about the university’s many graduate and professional school program options. The...

Saint Mary’s in the news

Father Burns radio interview, starts at about 42:55 [Real Presence Radio Network] Saint Mary's University garden helps feed low-income residents [Star Tribune] Saint Mary's University garden helps feed low-income residents [KTTC] Growing beets,...

MCA announces new partnership with Riverway Learning Community

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts and Riverway Learning Community are excited to announce they have formed a new partnership designed to help students regularly engage with the arts.

Jazz at Saint Mary’s announces 2018-19 season

As the school year begins again, it’s time to mark your calendars for another great year of programming presented by Jazz at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Convocation brings Saint Mary’s together

Last Wednesday, I was honored to participate in my first university convocation. The event brought faculty, staff, student leaders, and other Saint Mary’s community members together for a day of connection and conversation and built upon common...

Alumni serve as Lasallian Volunteers

Five recent Saint Mary’s graduates are serving as Lasallian Volunteers for the 2018-19 school year. Four 2018 graduates are new additions to the program: Regina Bettag, who is volunteering at De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Mont.; Ben...

SGPP introduces Five Elements of Student-Faculty Engagement

In order to enhance the student-faculty relationship, which is key to successful learning, members of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) community have created the Five Elements of Student-Faculty Engagement: SGPP On-ground,...

Planting seeds of service through community garden

The SMUMN Community Garden at Saint Mary’s has seen bountiful growth in its first year. But some of the most important growth has come at a personal level: the increased comradery between student gardeners; the discovery of the meditative quality of communing with the land; the attainment of gardening and cooking skills; and a deep sense of service and fulfillment that comes from feeding the hungry.