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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From the tried and true of the Dunkin drive thru to the finest of home brewed, we love our coffee! The content of our cups may range from plain black to 3 pumps of pumpkin spice extra whip and caramel drizzle, but it all gets the job done! #MCPHSLibraries #library #nationalcoffeeday

Graphic with National Coffee Day 9-29-26 across the top, centered over a collage of pictures of mugs, coffee making machines, and a smiling woman holding a Dunkin coffee cup.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

World Pharmacists Day is celebrated annually on September 25 to recognize the crucial role that pharmacists play in building healthier communities everywhere. We're going back to the early 1980's with this photo to celebrate both #worldpharmacistsday and #flashbackfriday!

Photo of two pharmacy students, one male and one female, in the 1980's, both wearing lab coats and looking at the camera smiling. The female is sitting at a table with a microscope and the male is standing behind her.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You can huff and you can puff, but Jeremy remains safe inside his house made of books! #mcphslibraries #library

Photo of smiling man seated at a desk, leaning his arms on top of three large piles of books that go up to his chin.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

School is back in session, and we're getting back to the swing of things! For #flashbackfriday we're sharing a beautiful color photo slide of a MCP student hard at work back in the 1950's! #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #universityarchives #archives #library #flashback #throwback

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy student at work, c. 1950's

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We hope that everyone enjoyed all of the campus life fai recently! Students have been getting involved on campus for a long time. Our #flashbackfriday photo is of the students on staff at The Dentech at Forsyth in 1943. The Dentech was the name of the student yearbook for Forsyth at the time.

Staff of The Dentech, c. 1943. Editor: Gloria Blasette, Assistant Editor: Helen Redmond, Business Manager: Evelyn Newberg, Advertising Manager: Norma Donahoe, Photography Editor: Lois Smith, Literary Editor: Anne Fitzgerald, Associate Art Editors: Helen Dyett and Melba Dufort, Faculty Editor: Janeth Truscott, Humor Editor: Shirley Nathanson, Poetry Editor: Virginia Williams

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our talented student workers are at it again in our Worcester campus library, creating signs for the new semester! #MCPHSLibraries #library

Photo of a tabletop chalkboard with a drawing of a pumpkin and the words Falling Into a Good Book

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We’re going back to the 1970’s with these rad student handbooks! 📷: Four Massachusetts College of Pharmacy student handbooks from the 1970’s. Upper left, 1974-1975; upper right, 1975-1976; bottom right, 1977-1978; bottom left, 1976-1977.

Four Massachusetts College of Pharmacy student handbooks from the 1970’s. Upper left, 1974-1975; upper right, 1975-1976; bottom right, 1977-1978; bottom left, 1976-1977.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy FDOC! Have a wonderful fall semester, Cardinals! 📚📝🎓 📷: Students from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy sitting outside the George Robert White Building, c. 1970's #MCPHS #MCPHSLibraries #firstdayofschool

Students from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy sitting outside the George Robert White Building, c. 1970's

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🚨New donation alert!🚨 Check out this gorgeous framed composite class photo of the Class of 1910 that arrived in the archives this morning! We're very excited about it (and it's an excellent late post for #WorldPhotographyDay!) #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #universityarchives #flashbackfriday

Photograph of a framed composite class photo of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Class of 1910

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our Boston campus library is hiring student workers for the upcoming academic year! Apply here: mcphs.libwizard.com/f/Student_ap... #MCPHSLibraries #library

Image with the words Boston Campus Library, We're Hiring!, Read more in the caption!

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

April showers may bring May flowers, but Marc is the one keeping things green at the Worcester campus library! #MCPHSLibraries #library #HappyPlants

Photo of a smiling man holding a yellow pitcher to water plants on the top of a desk.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As elegant spokescat for the MCPHS Libraries felines, Larry's put on his fanciest glasses and bowtie to remind us all that this Saturday, August 8, is International Cat Day! Celebrate your feline friends with all of the treats and toys! #MCPHSLibraries #library #FanciestofPants #PasstheGrayPoupon

The words International Cat Day August 8, 2026 over a a photo of a fluffy orange and white cat sitting on a wooden floor, with photoshopped black "nerd" glasses and a sequined gold bowtie.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It was International Friends Day this week! This photograph of a group of friends was taken on the steps of White Building in the 1920's! Here's to friends of the past, present, and future! 📷: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students on the steps of the George Robert White Building, c. 1920's

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students on the steps of the George Robert White Building, c. 1920's

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We can't believe it's almost the end of July! The fall semester is almost upon us! We hope you are taking the time to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather like these students did back in 1978! 📷: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students outside, May 1978 #universityarchives #flashbackfriday

Three Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students relaxing outside in May 1978, one is on a motorcycle

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's This or That Tuesday! If you had the choice between controlling weather and controlling time, which one would you pick? Decisions, decisions. #MCPHSLibraries #library

Image with Which Would You Choose? written at the top. Under that are the words This? or That? Under This? is an image with clouds, rain, sun, and snow over Control Weather. Under That? is an image with a clock over Control Time.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

We're celebrating the last two games of the World Cup this weekend with this photo of the 1986 MCP/AHS men’s soccer team! Fun fact: the 1986 team was the Greater Boston Small College Conference Champions! ⚽️🏆 #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #archives #universityarchives #flashbackfriday #throwback #soccer

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Graphic medicine uses graphic novels to help patients, providers, and loved ones share experiences and perspectives on illness. Our Boston campus library has a terrific collection full of amazing stories and artwork. Stop by and check it out! #MCPHSLibraries #library #GraphicMedicine

Image showing covers of a selection of graphic novels, with a search bar with "Graphic Medicine" and a magnifying glass in the center.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Have a question? Contact the MCPHS Libraries! Check out our summer live chat hours and chat with us! We're here to help! Use the link in our bio to get started, or visit us at www.mcphs.edu/library. #MCPHS #MCPHSLibraries #library #askalibrarian

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Did you know it's #NationalKittenDay? We're celebrating with one of our #petsofthelibrary, the purrfect Rhubarb (aka Ruby)! 🐈🐾 #MCPHS #librarypets #librarycats

Orange cat named Rhubarb lying on a quilt

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The MCPHS Libraries recently participated in the Boston campus' June orientation days for new students. Intrepid table reps Joanne and Sarah talked to new Cardinals and their guests about all of the ways that their library can help them hit the ground running in the fall. #MCPHSLibraries #library

Picture of smiling librarian at a table with an MCPHS Libraries banner. The table is covered in promotional materials, Libraries swag, and other items of interest to new students and their guests.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

For #flashbackfriday we're going back 40 years and sharing some photos from "Breakthrough Into a Bright Future," the 1985-1986 MCP/AHS viewbook. Check it out in our Institutional Repository for a fun blast to the past! (There's even an application included!) #MCPHS #archives #universityarchives

Page from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences 1985-1986 viewbook "Breakthrough Into a Bright Future"

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Manchester campus library's skeleton is serving some seriously sassy looks! #MCPHSLibraries #library #WerkinInTheLibrary

Picture of a skeleton in a runway/selfie pose

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Stop by the Worcester campus library and check out these cute summer-themed signs made by library student worker Dhruvi! #MCPHSLibraries #library #SummerSpruceup

Photo of tabletop chalkboard with colorful hand drawn picture of summer theme and the words Fun In The Sun at the top.

Photo of tabletop chalkboard with colorful hand drawn pictures of summer sun and the words Fun In The Sun at the top.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

With the World Cup starting, we thought it would be a good time to mention that we once had a soccer team! Check out the 1979-1980 team in action! ⚽ #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #universityarchives #archives #flashbackfriday #soccer #flashback #throwback

The MCP soccer team of 1979-1980 playing in a match

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It's Mental Health Month and we encourage you to take good care of yours. Be kind to yourself, check in with your community, and reach out for help. These Boston campus books about mental health challenges may also help you feel less alone. #MCPHSLibraries #library #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Photo of small table with a number of adult and children's books on mental health nicely arranged, with additional books displayed on the window ledge behind it.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

To honor #MemorialDay, we’re looking back at the life of one of our distinguished alums, Norman S. Cook Sr., who served in World War I. Norman was a member of the Class of 1913 and following graduation, he worked at Adams Pharmacy in his hometown of Provincetown, MA

Norman S. Cook, PharmD 1913, World War I Service Card, MCPHS Archives

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We get it, the first two weeks of May went fast for us too! Don't panic--from course reserves to study space to research assistance and beyond, we're here for you! #MCPHSLibraries #library #already?!

Black and white picture of a 1950s woman staring aghast at an open newspaper with the words "Local library reports start of summer semester" above her

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Did you know that May is #NationalNursesMonth? To celebrate, we’re flashing back to June 9, 1985, when twelve registered nurses, the first to complete the bachelor of science in nursing program at MCP/AHS, received degrees at the College's commencement ceremony!🎓 #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #archives

Article from 1985 Summer Issue of The Bulletin, "B.S.N. Students Among June Graduates," pg 8-9

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re so excited for you and are proud of all your achievements! Happy Graduation, Cardinals!🎓🎉 #MCPHS #MCPHSlibraries #Classof2026 #graduation #graduation2026

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Did you know that April 29 was International Dance Day? We're a little late to the party, but to celebrate we're taking a trip back to a dance in the 1950's! 💃🕺 📷: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students dancing, c. 1953-1954 #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #archives #universityarchives #dance #flashback

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy students dancing, c. 1953-1954

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Take a study break and grab a snack at your campus library! Treats will be available while supplies last! #mcphslibraries #library #brainbreak

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

It's the last day of #NationalLibraryWeek, and we thought we'd show some love to card catalogs! (Remember those? We do!) While our campus libraries don't have physical card catalogs, our archives actually have a section of the card catalog shown in this photograph from the 1970's!

Student using card catalog in the Sheppard Library, c. 1970's

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Meet Sarah! She works her magic behind the scenes to borrow materials from other libraries for our community. Favorite book: The Eyre Affair Favorite part of the job: Hunting down difficult-to-find materials! Fun fact: I recreate paintings in miniature #MCPHSLibraries #library #MeettheTeam

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our very own Joanne Doucette is being recognized nationally by the American Library Association with the I Love My Librarian Award! Congratulations to Joanne on this well-earned honor!

Joanne Doucette at a party held in honor of her winning the I Love My Librarian Award at the Henrietta DeBenedictis Library on the MCPHS Boston Campus on April 8, 2026.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Did you know it's National Public Health Week (NPHW)? This year, NPHW runs April 6-12 and the theme is Ready. Set. Action! Learn more about NPHW from the APHA: www.apha.org/initiatives/... We're celebrating NPHW by sharing our Public Health LibGuide! mcphs.libguides.com/public_health

Graphic for Featured LibGuide: Public Health

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

With finals coming up, we're sure you'll be hitting the books even more. If you need some background music for studying, check out our Spotify playlists! Finals Mix 1: Instrumental Finals Mix 2: Showtunes Finals Mix 3: A Little Bit of Everything Summer Vibes #MCPHSLibraries #library

Graphic with four squares with a name of a playlist on each

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

For #flashbackfriday, we're taking a trip back to the construction of the John Richard Fennell Building and Theodore L. Iorio Research Center. This photo was taken 32 years ago this week! #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #archives #universityarchives #flashback #throwback

Aerial photo of the construction of the John Richard Fennell Building and Theodore L. Iorio Research Center, April 1, 1994

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Based on new research we'll soon be shelving all of our books by color. Phase I is reorganizing our individual collections, and this summer's Phase 2 will involve moving each color to its assigned campus. We can't wait for you to see the final product! #MCPHSLibraries #library #checkthedate #gotcha!

Image of books grouped by color on a bookshelf, with the words "We're Getting a New Look!" underneath

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The MCPHS Libraries had a table at today's Fresh Check Day on the Boston campus, and we had a great time! Check out the fun creations made by table visitors, who made items representing something that made them happy. Art can be a big boost to our mental health! #MCPHSLibraries #library

Picture of cute playdough creations including various flowers, a dinosaur, pumpkins, a snowman, sharks, and an octopus

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Did you know it's #WorldOralHealthDay? To celebrate, we're throwing it back to the 1920's with this photo of a Toothbrush Drill at the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children!🦷🪥 #MCPHS #MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #ForsythSchoolforDentalHygiene #dentalhygiene #universityarchives #archives

Toothbrush drill at the Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children, c. 1920's

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us to learn more about how Pivot-RT, Google Scholar alerts, Zotero, and EndNote can make finding and working with research partners a smoother process! Register at mcphs.libguides.com/facultyresea...! #MCPHSLibraries #library

Picture of hands typing on a laptop on a desk with a coffee mug, with the words Collaborate and Communicate: Tools for Finding and Working with Research Partners, via Zoom, 12:30-1:30 pm, 3/24/26 next to it. At the bottom is a link and a QR code that lead to the registration link.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Yesterday was the 2026 Reed Conference for Pharmacy! The conference dates back to 1940, when it was known as the Refresher Course Program. 171 pharmacists attended the first program in 1940, and became known as the Annual Refresher Course Program until 1982, when it was renamed after Howard L. Reed.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

❄️Snowy days = snowy pictures❄️ In other news, did you know the first day of spring is March 20?

The George Robert White Building in the snow

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

For years science has shown us that our furry/finny/scaly/feathery friends contribute greatly to physical and mental health. Return the favor on National Love Your Pet Day with some extra love and appreciation! And maybe some treats. (Who are we kidding? Definitely treats.) #MCPHSLIbraries #library

Picture of dogs, cats, a guinea pig, and a rabbit under the caption National Love Your Pet Day, with a row of hearts at the top and bottom of the page.

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Happy International Love Data Week! This annual event celebrates data and takes place during Valentine's Day week. This year's theme is "Where's the Data?", which encourages researchers and others to consider data's path from collection to use to storage to preservation. #MCPHSLibraries #library

An image of people looking at different data representations with the words International Love Data Week February 9-13, 2026 written above it

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Favorite book: I love lots of genres, but favor non-fiction to understand the world. Favorite part of my job: Helping students and faculty discover the world through research. Fun fact: I was born and raised in Bulgaria during the Cold War. #MCPHSLibraries #library #MeettheTeam

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Was one of your New Year's resolutions to be more organized? Have we got good news for you! Check out our Citation Manager LibGuide for tips on using EndNote, Zotero, etc. to keep your research results organized and shareable with others. #MCPHSLibraries #library #citationmanagers

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MCPHS Libraries @mcphslibraries.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Snow is on the forecast for us this weekend! Stay warm, Cardinals! 📷From left to right: S. Porst, E. Pehoviak, M. Baird, P. Chorlton, S. Schoppe, A. Amirault, S. Longo, S. Otis, N. Peters, members of the Forsyth Class of 1957, c. 1956

Nine female students standing in the snow holding books in 1956

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