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

Campus Ministry presents the Freshmen Retreat

All freshmen are welcome to join us at the Alverna Center for the annual Freshman Retreat on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11. This is a chance for new students to have fun, meet new people, and look ahead to the experiences that await them at...

Join the all-campus History Scavenger Hunt

Join the Office of Advancement for an all-campus Saint Mary’s History Scavenger Hunt Monday, Sept. 13. The scavenger hunt will be open for participation from 5 to 6:30 p.m., just stop by the Alumni Room in Toner Student Center to kick off the hunt....

Saint Mary’s Fund looking to hire student engagement officers

Are you looking for a way to improve your résumé and build the skills you need after college? Look no further, Saint Mary's Fund is hiring student engagement officers for the year. What's a student engagement officer? Great question! Student...

New gallery exhibit in Toner Student Center

The Department of Fine and Performing arts is pleased to announce the first exhibition of the 2021-22 academic year. Today through Friday, Oct. 8, Presently by Mary Beth Magyar will be on view in the Lillian Davis Hogan Gallery in the Toner Student...

Pick up your new student gift, sign welcome banner

Welcome to all of the newest members of the Saint Mary's University family! The Office of Advancement team enjoyed meeting and spending time with you on campus during Welcome Weekend. If you did not get the chance to sign the A Place to Call Home...

Stop by the Merle Wilberding ’66 Alumni Room

Campus is once again alive and busy with students and so is the Merle Wilberding '66 Alumni Room! Stop on by the Alumni Room in Toner Student Center today to check out our new displays, see the latest happenings from the Office of Advancement team,...

Lasallian Catholic formation and educational opportunities, summer 2021

Greetings colleagues, While many of the Lasallian Catholic Mission Formation Programs have been postponed due to COVID-19, two such programs will be offered virtually this summer: The Lasallian Social Justice Institute You can find information on...

In the news

Here are some of the ways Saint Mary's has been featured "in the news." John Tschida's return as the women's fastpitch coach garnered some attention including: the Star Tribune, WKBT TV, the Pioneer Press, and the Winona Daily News. (We've alerted...

9th annual International Symposium on Lasallian Research

Saint Mary’s University is looking forward to hosting the 9th annual International Symposium on Lasallian Research on its Twin Cities Campus. Given the fact that it was necessary to cancel the symposium last year, there is a strong desire to gather...

Wrapping up the spring 2021 term in Blackboard

By LMS Task Force Blackboard will be going away for faculty, staff, and student use on June 1, 2021. That means you will no longer have access to your prior course materials, feedback, and resources. Saint Mary’s will maintain archival access for a...

An update about SGPP commencement plans

In previous years, the Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) held annual campus commencement ceremonies in the University Center in January, June, and October. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these ceremonies were virtual, and...

Call for activities during Welcome Weekend 2021 in Winona

Welcome Weekend 2021 (Aug. 26-29 on the Winona Campus) is right around the corner, and we are looking for your help! New this year, the orientation staff is hosting “Big Red Activities” on Saturday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Aug. 29. Big Red Activities...

Fiscal year end reminders

With the end of another fiscal year upon us, please take note of the dates below to ensure accurate information is recorded by the Business Office for the current fiscal year, which ends on Monday, May 31. Budget/expenditure review Carefully review...

Tschida returning to Saint Mary’s, where the tradition of winning began

John Tschida ’90 is rounding third and heading home to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Tschida, hailed as the coach with the highest winning percentage of all NCAA Division III softball coaches, is returning to his alma mater — where he FIRST...

Undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 8

On Saturday, May 8, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota will host three small, in-person undergraduate commencement ceremonies at its Winona Campus. Each ceremony will also be livestreamed: 10 a.m. for Arts and Humanities 1 p.m. for Business and...