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

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...

Expansion of badges in the School of Education

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota loves teachers! Their words and actions help our children appreciate the value of their own uniqueness as well as the unique character of the people and world around them. We are proud to support them in all...

Dixon featured in local news, inclusion website launches

The Winona Post featured Leon Dixon, Saint Mary’s first vice president for inclusion and human dignity, in a recent article. Brian Schmisek, provost and dean of faculties, and Elijah Williams, student senate president, were also featured. “I’m a...

Meet our new faculty: Michaela Rinkel, social work

This is the first in a series as we introduce our new faculty members. Michaela Rinkel, Ph.D., LCSW, joined Saint Mary’s University as an associate professor in the Master of Social Work program on July 5. Rinkel has extensive teaching experience...

Get ready for Saint Mary’s new recruiting and hiring platform

As mentioned previously in the Cardinal Update, the target go live date for iCIMS, our new applicant recruiting and hiring platform, is Monday, Sept. 20. With iCIMS, hiring managers will be able to digitally request new positions, obtain approval...

Get vaccinated, get $100

Gov. Tim Walz has announced that Minnesotans 12 years of age and older who have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine since July 30, 2021, can submit a request for a $100 Visa gift card by visiting mn.gov/covid19/100. The form will...

MCA offers dance placement auditions

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites all dancers ages 7 and older to participate in a placement class Aug. 16-19 at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. These new, low-key classes will help ensure students get...

Practicum segways into new career path

Tara Dicus M’20 always knew she wanted to get her master’s degree. She was just waiting for the right time. When her son turned 4 and her daughter was in second grade, she found it. In 2018, Dicus was working as a marketing liaison for North Shore...

COVID-19 fall protocols updated

Saint Mary's community, We want to share two important announcements. First, Saint Mary’s University will require all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approves COVID-19 vaccinations....

Upcoming photoshoots for directory headshots

New faculty and staff or anyone looking to update their existing photo will have upcoming opportunities to have a professional headshot taken to be used in the Saint Mary's directory. Winona Campus Stop by Room 115 in Saint Mary's Hall to have your...