Passion in Practice

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Govs students are encouraged to pursue their passions, and it's terrific to see how our alumni pursue their dreams beyond Byfield. Every month, our Passion in Practice series showcases Govs alumni who have achieved success by following their passions—from the sciences to the entertainment industry to entrepreneurship and much more. We hope you will join us to expand your horizons and perhaps spark a new passion of your own!

Upcoming Events

Check back soon for more events later this spring.

Share your passions!Do you also have a passion you'd like to share, or know a fellow alum who is doing something really cool? Please use the form below to pitch your event or nominate a fellow alum for this virtual series.

nominate a passion webinar

Event Archives

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jeremy gold '11BUILDING THE BUZZ: MARKETING ARTISTS IN A CROWDED INDUSTRY


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Dave Bohman '75On the Record: Four Decades Inside Investigative Reporting 

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carol salloway '73new year, new possibilities

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leslie lacy '91From the Courtroom to the Community: Child Advocacy in Action

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A smiling man in a tan uniform holds a glass of beer in the foreground, with brewing equipment and stainless steel tanks in the background.

jack lamson '07homebrew to brewmaster

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A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses wears a colorful infinity scarf in the foreground, with autumn foliage and a wooden railing in the background.

diana stram '87The life as a senior scientist in fisheries management

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A smiling man in a cap and striped shirt holds an acoustic guitar in the foreground, with a blurred green park and trees in the background.

jon shain '85The Road to Becoming a Professional Musician

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A young woman with voluminous dark curly hair and a red polka-dot shirt smiles at the camera against a blurred green background.

Abby Katz '15
the politics of healthy food


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diana burnell '00
A Walk in the Woods: A Forager's Guide

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A man in a light blue collared shirt smiles at the camera in the foreground, with a computer monitor displaying scientific diagrams and a plant in a pot in the background.

charlie atkinson '80The Webb Telescope: Unlocking the Mysteries of Deep Space


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michael meagher '98
Master sommelier's guide to enjoying wine

Learn about Master Sommelier Michael Meagher's path to his dream job as he takes us on a journey through restaurants and how to taste wine like a pro.
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erin quinlan cashin '09
making 2025 healthier through mindfulness

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Erin (Quinlan) Cashin '09 shares some tips on how to be more mindful and resilient in the year to come.
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