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Marriott Alumni Magazine

Summer 2021

Marriott Alumni Magazine articles
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Feature

Alexa! Why are my Kids Yelling at You?

By Todd Hollingshead
July 07, 2021 03:00 PM
Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was completely science fiction. Machines that talk to you in conversational tones? Devices that understand commands? The future was going to be weird.
8 Min Read
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Feature

10 out of 10 Would Recommend

By Clarissa McIntire
July 07, 2021 02:25 PM
How online reviews came to rule commerce, and where they might be headed next
15 Min Read
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Feature

From Foundations to Finishing Touches - Crafting a Vibrant Corporate Culture

July 07, 2021 02:01 PM
This is the second in a series of articles that looks at what organizational culture is, why it’s important, and how to change it.
12 Min Read
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Alumni Spotlight

Partnering with Paige

By Emily Edmonds
July 07, 2021 10:20 AM
Instinctively, Paige Goepfert is definitely organized—but she’s so much more.
11 Min Read
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Other Articles

Get Focused

July 07, 2021 08:58 AM
Your phone pings—you have a new message. A box pops up on your computer screen—you have a new email. A colleague stops by—you want to chat about your weekend. When will you ever be able to get work done? Studies show that today’s workers are being interrupted more than ever, which affects not only productivity but also mental health. Try these tips for getting back in focus and ensuring you’re making the most of your time spent at the office.
2 Min Read
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Feature

Bridging the Divide

July 07, 2021 08:52 AM
When I reach across the aisle, does someone reach back?
12 Min Read
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Other Articles

Food Truck Fodder

July 07, 2021 08:04 AM
The history of food trucks in the United States is nebulous. Many credit the chuck wagon of the Wild West as setting a trend that has lasted through the centuries. Chuck wagons were followed up with horse-drawn mobile diners, US Army mobile canteens, and ice cream trucks.
2 Min Read
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Student Experiences

Experiments in Entrepreneurship

By Shirleen M. Saunders
July 07, 2021 07:53 AM
Taylor Halverson describes the course, Entrepreneurship 113: Startup Bootcamp, as “learning the scientific method for how to launch a business.”
2 Min Read
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