
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
Saint Mary’s Spotlight: Amy Heinz
The Marketing and Communication Office will be profiling Saint Mary’s University leaders regularly in the Cardinal Update. Our goal is to showcase those overseeing and guiding key areas important to our strategic initiatives. This week, we feature...
U.S. News ranking, published op-ed help elevate Saint Mary’s in the public eye
As Saint Mary’s University continues to strive to be nationally prominent and regionally dominant, we look to identify ways to stand out for prospective students and their families. In the past few weeks, Saint Mary’s has been elevated in the...
More than 300 graduates honored during SGPP commencement
On Saturday, Jan 22, the Saint Mary’s University community gathered to celebrate the graduates of the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs. Inside Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, a new venue for the university’s SGPP commencement...
Events planned in honor of Blessed James Miller B’66, M’74
Blessed James (Brother James “Santiago” Miller B’66, M’74) was a dedicated De La Salle Christian Brother and Saint Mary’s alumnus who died serving and protecting the youth he served 40 years ago. Blessed James was only 37 when he was shot and...
Lynch discusses political polarization on Saint Mary’s Currents podcast
On this episode of the podcast, we tackle an issue that is familiar to anyone who follows the news of the day: political polarization. It’s a timely topic, as the U.S. recently recognized the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection,...
Saint Mary’s grad uses knowledge of the outdoors to protect natural resources as a wildland firefighter
Christopher Virruso III B’18
Archive
Annual employee picnics
Saint Mary's annual employee picnics will occur the week of Aug. 15. One picnic will be held on the Winona Campus and the other on the Twin Cities Campus. We welcome all staff and faculty to attend one or both picnics. We take this moment to...
DBA faculty published in Journal of Human Resources Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) faculty Dr. Jennifer L. Schultz and Dr. Antar Salim have published the following article: Schultz, J. L., Salim, A., & Comer, D. R. (2021). Ante up: Using custom playing cards to teach employment law...
Updates to financial reporting
In an effort to improve the financial reporting environment for Saint Mary’s faculty and staff budget managers, we are pleased to introduce some updates to the reporting that is currently available via the faculty and staff portal. These changes...
Phillips West Community Cleanup Aug. 11
Ebenezer, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, and Phillips West Neighborhood Organization present the next Community Cleanup event Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 24th Street and Oakland Avenue. Supplies, snacks, and water will be provided.
Don’t make yourself a target!
The information technology (IT) leadership team is in the final stages of completing the annual review of the IT Security Program. The annual review encompasses analysis of IT policy and processes and focuses on strengthening the security of Saint...
Welcome Weekend is Aug. 26-29
Welcome Weekend is approaching quickly, and we are so excited to be welcoming more than 250 new, transfer, seminary, international, and re-admitted students to campus. For a full schedule of events, visit the Welcome Weekend website. Welcome...
Ed.D. student appointed to Lasallian leadership position
Brother Rey Mejias, FSC, a student in Saint Mary's Ed.D. program, has been appointed coordinating secretary of the secretariat for formation. In this leadership position, Brother Rey will continue the work of institutional implementation of the...
Actors needed for Main reACTion Improv Troupe
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is seeking creative, quick-thinking kids ages 8-18 to form the Main reACTion Improv Troupe for the 2021-22 school year. Auditions are Monday, Aug. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Academy...
COVID-19 update
Dear Saint Mary’s community, As more updates and new information become available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) around the increased cases of COVID-19 due to the effects from...