
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
Meet Dr. Hahn, assistant professor and program director of Character and Virtue Education
Michael Hahn, Ph.D., joined Saint Mary’s University as an assistant professor and the Character and Virtue Education program director on March 30.
Ed.D. student starts new journey as president/CEO of Minneapolis senior living community
Under an adverse set of circumstances, Annette Greely has begun the next chapter of her career as the president and CEO of the Jones-Harrison Residence senior living community while completing her Doctorate of Education in Leadership at Saint Mary’s University.
Support the Cities Facebook page
Are you looking for ways to help in the Twin Cities during this time of unrest? This public Support the Cities Facebook page offers volunteering opportunities and places to donate items to help those affected in the Twin Cities. Like the page to...
Entrepreneurial students design product to connect hospital patients and loved ones
Caily Landers ’21 knows the loneliness hospital patients can feel as they are undergoing worrisome procedures, disconnected from family, and often missing home. Last summer, Landers’ twin sister, Shannon, was diagnosed with a rare type of bone...
Message from the president
Dear Members of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Community: It is with deep sadness that I write to you today in light of the killing of Mr. George Floyd just one week ago. His death is shocking and appalling. And so I write this realizing...
A message to the Saint Mary’s community
Recent events surrounding the sad and tragic death of George Floyd have called to mind the ongoing need for efforts to promote peace, justice, and the sanctity of all human life, especially those who are most vulnerable. We join together as a community of education and faith in the Lasallian Catholic tradition to mourn the loss of Floyd and pray for the consolation of his family and friends, as well as for all affected in our community and beyond.
Archive
MCA inducts local students into National Honors Society for Dance Arts
WINONA, Minn. — Four outstanding students were inducted into the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) Chapters National Honors Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA). Jasmine Albrecht and Nathan Graff were inducted into the Secondary Chapter for High...
MCA celebrates National Tap Dance Day
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Students from the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will perform in the 2018 National Tap Dance Day Celebration Showcase on Sunday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Como Park Lakeside Pavilion in Saint Paul. The...
MCA hosts local student art exhibit throughout May
WINONA, Minn. — Artwork created by local students is now on display in Galleria Valéncia at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA), 1164 W. Howard St. The artwork was created by students of Brianna Haupt, who teaches K-12 at Riverway...
Saint Mary’s professor recognized for leadership in mental health
Dr. Kenneth Solberg, professor and core faculty in the Psy.D. program at Saint Mary’s University, received the Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya Distinguished Elders Award for Leadership in Minnesota Psychology from the Minnesota Psychology Association...
Mike Gostomski receives honorary doctorate at Saint Mary’s commencement
WINONA, Minn. — An honorary Doctorate of Humanities was presented to Michael “Mike” Gostomski during the May 12 commencement ceremony at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Gostomski, a 1962 Saint Mary’s graduate, was honored for his work as a...
International partnerships celebrate success
As part of its efforts to increase the enrollment and visibility of the university — as well as extend its Lasallian mission of making college accessible — Saint Mary’s has formed several international partnerships. This year marks a significant...
Gostomski receives honorary doctorate
Saint Mary’s presented an honorary Doctorate of Humanities to Michael “Mike” Gostomski ’62 during the May 12 commencement ceremony on the Winona Campus. Gostomski was honored for his work as a longtime benefactor and generous supporter of the...
Saint Mary’s dedicates school of sciences
Saint Mary’s University celebrated the dedication of The John C. Parmer School of the Sciences on May 11 in the lobby of the Science and Learning Center. In grateful recognition, Saint Mary’s named its school of sciences in honor of the late John...
Business degrees run in the family
The family who studies together stays together. The Lafond family of Chicago, Ill., took family togetherness to a new level May 12, as William "Bill" Lafond ‘85, M’18, and his two children, Patrick Lafond ’12, M’18 and Lauren (Lafond) Moderson...