
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
Internship spotlight: Maeve Hastings
Name: Maeve A Hastings Year: Senior Major: Psychology Internship Site: Association House of Chicago What were your duties during the internship? I worked as a Rehabilitation Services Associate (RSA) at a Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) program....
Music at Saint Mary’s welcomes the holidays
Music at Saint Mary’s will offer four concert events to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Jazz The Red Bird Club opened its doors in 2014 in Winona. Never heard of it?! Maybe that’s because the doors only open once every two years....
Early start benefits student on way to medical career
WINONA, Minn. — Homecoming week — and all the activities that come with it — are a major highlight for any high school student, especially for seniors. When Matthew Schell was a senior at Lewiston-Altura High School, he missed most of the...
Dr. Matt Nowakowski announces retirement
Dr. Matt Nowakowski, vice provost for faculties and academic affairs, shared that he will be retiring at the end of this semester to devote more time to writing, wildlife photography, and travel with his family. His last day will be Dec.16. In his...
Important dates: Open enrollment, Cardinal Update Live
Open Enrollment The Saint Mary’s Human Resources Department would like to remind staff and faculty that the open enrollment period for benefits is currently open and will remain open through Friday, Nov. 18. Open enrollment is your annual...
An extra half day of vacation in thanks and appreciation
In recognition of and gratitude for everyone’s hard work and dedication throughout this academic year, Father James P. Burns is announcing that all faculty and staff will receive an extra half day off in celebration of Thanksgiving. Replacing the...
Archive
Father Burns agrees to five-year contract extension
The Very Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., has agreed to a contract extension as president of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for an additional five-year term. The announcement comes from board chair Mr. Terry K. Russell B’76, on behalf of the...
Saint Mary’s faculty, staff continue to find ways to tell the university’s story
In the last few editions of the Cardinal Update, we’ve shared stories where Saint Mary’s University is in the spotlight. That trend continues. It’s vital we look for new ways to tell the school’s story as we focus on our mission to be a “nationally...
America Magazine article highlights challenges Catholic universities face
America Magazine's article "Will Catholic universities survive the upheaval in higher education? The next 10 years will tell" highlights what Saint Mary's is facing in today's Catholic higher education climate. Faculty and staff are invited to read...
Jonathan Haidt to keynote Saint Mary’s Hendrickson Forum
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota announced today that renowned author and speaker Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of morality, will speak on the topic “What...
Sandbar Storytelling Festival to launch in Winona
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival, the first of its kind in Minnesota, will premiere in Winona Oct. 13-15, 2022. With a mission of promoting the art of storytelling for all ages, this three-day event will include exciting performances and...
Schissel discusses depression, suicide on Saint Mary’s Currents podcast
With news of the tragic suicide of former Miss USA and correspondent for 'Extra,' Cheslie Kryst, our focus has again turned to Mental Health in the United States. According to the CDC, suicide was responsible for more than 47,500 deaths in 2019,...
Intercultural Communication class takes group project to a global level
Students in one of Lori Charron’s communication classes last semester took the word “group project” to a global level. In the Intercultural Communication class, Charron had her students tackle solving a world problem by teaming up with students at...
Saint Mary’s named NCAA Division III Team Works Service Challenge winner
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has always touted that those who play collegiately for the Cardinals are not only great athletes, but great students as well. But being a successful student — and an athlete — are just two of three prongs to...
Saint Mary’s will no longer host the International Lasallian Research Symposium
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has made the decision to no longer host the International Lasallian Research Symposium. Begun in 2012, these gatherings have had a good run, have been both meaningful and enjoyable, and have served the purpose...