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

Strengthening community

In these times of uncertainty, it’s important to remember that we are “stronger together.” This past week, Saint Mary’s donated mattresses to Catholic Charities and participated in a mini parade with Cotter High School.

Saint Mary’s Zoom backgrounds for work and life

If you’re missing Saint Mary’s, we have a series of Zoom backgrounds to help you feel a bit more at home whether connecting personally or professionally.

Book rental return information

The Saint Mary’s Bookstore is temporarily closed until further notice, and rental books cannot be returned in person at this time. Find out how to send your rental books back.

Students inducted into Alpha Psi Omega

Several students and one faculty member were inducted as members of Alpha Psi Omega (APO), National Theatre Honors Fraternity, on Sunday, April 5.

Diversity Cafe is back as part of Talk About It Tuesday

Two events will take place this week, offered by the Student Wellness Club, including the return of Diversity Cafe and Mental Health Bingo.

University Writing Services support

There are now two ways to get help from University Writing Services.

Saint Mary’s to break ground March 13 on Brother William Hall

WINONA, Minn. — With anonymous gifts totaling $6.9 million, two families have chosen to honor Brother William Mann’s legacy as president of Saint Mary’s University by constructing a residence hall in his honor. The public is invited at 3:30 p.m....

Saint Mary’s co-hosts NCAA D-III women’s basketball in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The 2018 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship will be hosted by Saint Mary’s University and Rochester MN Sports on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn. “We’re excited to be...

MCA hosts master guitar class March 11

WINONA, Minn. — Master performer, composer, and former University of Minnesota professor Jeffrey Van will conduct a master guitar class for students in the Recital Hall at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) on Sunday, March 11, from...

Saint Mary’s Concert Band presents ‘Shades of Blue’ March 11

WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary’s University Concert Band will present “Shades of Blue” on Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. in the Page Theatre to celebrate national Music in our Schools Month. The ensemble will perform a variety of works related to the...

Sisters are outstanding in the field of plant breeding

“The professor/student interaction in the Science Department at Saint Mary’s helped me discern how I would like to further my education,” Harren said. “The support I received prepared me for graduate school.”

Saint Mary’s Missing Voices summit spotlights inequities in education

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — This year’s Missing Voices: Equity in Education Summit at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will focus on educational equity — with special emphasis on native, immigrant, and refugee voices by embracing the idea that “We Are...

Turning a passion for sports into a broadcasting career

“At a smaller school like Saint Mary’s, you’re more connected with other students, teachers, and athletes,” said Palermo. “You have a lot of opportunities available to make your own and turn into whatever you want. You’re part of a community that works together and makes each other better.”

Using GeoAnalytics to solve global issues

Adam Pfister C’06, M’10 can’t deny that speaking to the U.N. in early December was a career highlight. But Pfister’s career is full of highlights. As a solutions engineer on the nonprofit and global organizations team for Esri, he works closely...

Courses are helping alumna excel at IBM

Destiny Dux ’16 has only worked at IBM as a financial data scientist for a few months. But after making presentations at work, she’s received the positive feedback that she sounds like a seasoned professional. She owes it all, she says, to her...