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

Wieser discusses recent research on Saint Mary’s Currents podcast

Over the last few months, research by Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., dean of Saint Mary’s University’s School of Business and Technology, has been making headlines in national and international press. The research findings reveal inequities in the...

Saint Mary’s University welcomes community to its Winter Weekend musical performances

With the holidays right around the corner, Saint Mary’s University would like to welcome the greater community to its Winter Weekend events. Planned for Dec. 10 through Dec. 12, students, staff, faculty, and visitors will have the opportunity to...

‘Giving keeps the spirit going’

Giving time and financial support are common ways people give back to their alma maters. Saint Mary’s graduate Veronica Hiza M’15, M’17 does just that by serving as a member of the school’s alumni board. But she gives back in another way as well....

Catholic Latin American Sisters visit Winona Campus

As part of Saint Mary’s Lasallian Catholic mission, the university was excited to welcome 40 religious sisters from Latin America to its Winona Campus the week of Nov. 14. The sisters’ visit was made possible through the U.S.-Latin American Sisters...

Midwest Academy of Management by Lelna Desta

During a colorful fall weekend, the Midwest Academy of Management hosted its annual conference at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. With the academy board deciding that “teaching and researching must continue on,” this year’s conference...

Generosity by Raj Beekie

As in my essay on silence, my first lessons on generosity came from my parents. While both parents were known for being generous in the community, it was my mother’s lesson I clearly remember, and it has guided me through the years. When I was...

Psy.D. student publishes article on resiliency

Carissa Coudray, a student in the Psy.D. program, co-authored an article published in the Psychiatric Times titled, "Promoting Resiliency After First-Episode Psychosis." The article offers strategies for drawing on patients’ existing character...

Move-in day information

Move-in day for new students is Thursday, Aug. 26. You will receive an email from the Office of Residence Life in August with a specific time slot to move in. The time slots are either 8 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m. Move-in day for returning students...

It’s almost time to order your textbooks

We hope you are having a great summer! The staff at your Saint Mary’s University Bookstore are looking forward to welcoming you back for the fall semester. We recommend that you place your textbook order on our website early. You are able to choose...

Saint Mary’s Fund phonathon hiring for 2021-22 school year

The Saint Mary's Fund phonathon is hiring for the 2021-22 school year. As a phonathon associate, you will be an ambassador and personal representative of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, its programs, and primarily the Annual Fund. You will be...