
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
Zeal: Throw away that essay; here is a new one
Originally, this was going to be an essay about how the Lasallian virtue of zeal is essential in the enthusiastic and persistent pursuit of business academic scholarship. I had pithy quotes from both the 17th and 21st century, humorous stories, and...
YOLO
We have all heard the phrases, “A purpose-filled life,” “Living life with passion,” “Living life with zeal,” etc. Well, we can’t leave out “YOLO.” About a decade ago, one of my sons was telling me he wanted to do something I considered reckless. I...
Meet Zeal
Zeal is the first to arrive and the last to leave class. She sits in the front row, shares her M&M's. She is chatty and reads … everything — even the optional articles. She giddily posts and reposts in online discussions. Zeal turns her work in...
Embracing anti-fragility
Learners pursuing advanced degrees face a surfeit of challenges. The list of trammels is too numerous to name in this short reflection. However, in an attempt to provide some context, the obstacles range from the changes linked to content delivery...
Capturing zeal amidst uncertainty
We know it well, the daily chaos which we now accept as the new normal, at least for the moment. Each day brings its own set of challenges and choices: Helping children with their schooling while still making progress on your own studies, finding a...
Campus Ministry to host justice and peace events
In light of the events of the last three weeks which began with the death of Mr. George Floyd, the Office of Campus Ministry will be hosting opportunities for prayer and reflection on our Twin Cities Campus on June 23 and 25.
Archive
Study abroad trips immerse students in business, literature, culture
The Study Abroad Office collaborated with the Business and English departments to facilitate two short-term study abroad trips in May, helping prepare students to be global citizens and immersing them in dynamic and transformational learning...
Eddie Phillips Scholarship celebration highlights student leadership
On June 28, several Saint Mary’s representatives attended the annual program celebration for the Eddie Phillips Scholarship, a dinner hosted by the Minnesota Private College Council. Saint Mary’s students Desmond Steward, Bradley Hill, and Stanley...
Saint Mary’s announces Winona Campus undergraduate commencement list
WINONA, Minn. — The following students received bachelor of arts degrees in May 2018 from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona. Molly Abraham, Sterling Heights, Mich. Kali Aldrich, Rochester, Minn. Kate Alley, Rapid City, S.D. Michael...
Reunion Weekend welcomes back alumni
This past weekend, more than 400 undergraduate College alumni and their families returned to the Winona Campus for Reunion Weekend. Alumni of all ages gathered to greet old friends, reminisce, and reconnect with Saint Mary’s. Friday featured golf,...
Strengthening our core mission
To help perpetuate our Lasallian Catholic heritage and identity, several Saint Mary’s staff and faculty members recently attended retreats. Ann Merchlewitz, J.D., interim president; Brother Robert Smith, FSC ‘76, Ph.D., chief academic officer and...
Saint Mary’s announces 2017-18 Dean’s List
WINONA, Minn. — The following undergraduate students were named to the second semester, 2017-18 Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota's Winona Campus. The list includes 326 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of...
Looking back and moving forward
This summer is a unique one as we said farewell to Saint Mary’s 13th President Brother William Mann on May 31 and are welcoming our next President Rev. James P. Burns on July 9. Summer at the Winona Campus is filled with different activities and...
Welcoming our new president
The Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies and Summer Session at Boston College, has been named the 14th president of Saint Mary’s University. Mary Ann Remick, chair of the university’s board of trustees,...
Celebration of Scholarship highlights student achievement
The sixth annual Celebration of Scholarship on April 27 highlighted and celebrated the diverse talents and skills of Saint Mary’s students across a broad spectrum of academic performance disciplines. More than 150 students participated in the...