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Wow! Check out these statistics from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, which highlight the many contributions of nurse practitioners to American health care!

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#NationalNursePractitionerWeek #MCPHSLibraries #library
Illustrations of medications and medical notes on a clipboard with the words Trusted Voices, Proven Care, November9-15, National Nurse Practitioner Week written above them.
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Our next faculty research workshop will be held on 11/20, 12:30-1:30 pm, via Zoom. Interested? Register at mcphs.libguides.com/facultyresea... now!
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Photo of hands typing on a laptop, next to the words 2025-26 MCPHS Libraries Faculty Research Workshops, Setting the Stage for Your Research: Choosing the Right Kind of Literature Review for You, via Zoom, 11/20/25 12:30-1:30 PM, and the MCPHS Libraries logo
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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They came, they guesstimated, they conquered! Congrats to our "Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin" contest winners on each campus:

Boston: Julian Marrero
Manchester: Britney Andrade Aragon
Worcester: Lenny Valerio

#mcphslibraries #library #geniusguesstimators
Fall scene with the words Congratulations to our guess the weight of the pumpkin contest winners!
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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The MCPHS Libraries are kicking off the 2025-26 Faculty Research Workshop series tomorrow, 10/28. Interested? Register at mcphs.libguides.com/facultyresea... now!
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Picture of hands typing on a laptop with MCPHS Libraries Faculty Research Workshops, the MCPHS Libraries logo, Zoom Workshop, This is Me: Setting Up Your Digital Footprint in Scholarly Spaces, 10/28/25, 12:30-1:30 PM
October 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Now that we're in the midst of spooky season, it's time for the MCPHS Libraries' annual Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin contest, 10/27-11/3. The person who guesses the closest on each campus will win bragging rights and a $25 Amazon gift card! #MCPHSLibraries #library
Image of a pumpkin surrounded by leaves, acorns, etc with Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin, win a $25 Amazon gift card! written on it. The MCPHS Libraries logo is in the upper right corner, and Stop by the display in your campus library 10/27-11/3 to enter your guess! written underneath.
October 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Look familiar? This photo of the George Robert White Building under construction was taken 108 years ago this week!

📷: George Robert White Building under construction, c. October 01, 1917

#MCPHS #MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #archives #boston #massachusetts #universityarchives #flashbackfriday
George Robert White Building under construction, c. October 01, 1917
October 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Some of our staff's podcast recs!

La Brega, Revolutions, The History of Rome, FBI Case File Review, Vibe Check, What Next, Code Switch, Maintenance Phase, You're Wrong About, Pop Culture Happy Hour, Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

What podcasts do you listen to?

#MCPHSLibraries #library #podcastday
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September 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Marc works behind the scenes to keep the business side of the Libraries running smoothly.

Favorite book: Les Miserables

Favorite part of the job: Seeing familiar faces around campus

Fun facts: Enjoys drumming, stargazing, philosophical debates, cooking

#MCPHSLibraries #Library "MeettheTeam
Photo of a smiling man next to a Meet the Team caption, with Marc Kulkin, Administrative and Finance Coordinator, Worcester campus and the MCPHS Libraries logo underneath.
September 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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We've updated our live chat hours for Fall 2025! Check out our new schedule!

Have a question? Contact the MCPHS Libraries! Visit us: www.mcphs.edu/library

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Fall 2025 Live Chat Schedule
September 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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We, representatives of the MCPHS Libraries dogs, are SHOCKED and APPALLED that this account celebrated National Cat Day while missing National Dog Day. (Hmph!) Being dogs we forgive the oversight, pending amends of treats, belly rubs, and squeak toys. #dogsrulescatsdrool #MCPHSLibraries #library
Photos of four grumpy or shocked looking dogs with the caption "The Dogs Are Taking Over!"
September 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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We’re back from summer break refreshed and ready to go, and now it's our website's turn! We’re zhuzhing things up with some new fonts, wording, and other touches, so be on the lookout for these changes as we roll them out in the coming weeks. #MCPHSLibraries #library
Image announcing the Libraries' website update, listing changes included such as new pages, clarified wording, and new fonts. There is also a QR code that leads to the Libraries website.
September 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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We had a blast meeting everyone at the MCPHS Worcester Campus Life Resource Fair! Thanks for stopping by our table! Welcome to MCPHS, Cardinals!

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MCPHS Libraries staff at the Campus Life Resource Fair in Worcester Librarian chatting with three students at the Campus Life Resource Fair
September 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The MCPHS Libraries folks had the opportunity to be part of the fall orientations on our three campuses. We had a great time meeting everyone and look forward to getting to know you better as you embark on your academic journeys! #MCPHSLibraries
A librarian sits behind the Libraries table at the Boston orientation A librarian sits behind the Libraries table at the Manchester orientation A librarian sits behind the Libraries table speaking to students at the Worcester orientation
September 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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We can't believe that August is already halfway over! The fall semester is almost upon us!

We hope that everyone is taking time to relax and enjoy the last days of summer!

📷: Three Forsyth students relaxing outside, 1977

#MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #archives #universityarchives #forsyth
Three Forsyth students relaxing outside on a bench
August 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Erica manages our INF courses and provides research instruction to gen ed classes.

Favorite book: Moby Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville

Favorite part of my job: The variety! No two days look the same

Fun fact: I enjoy model horse showing and collecting

#MCPHSLibraries #Library #MeettheTeam
Photo of person standing next to horse statue with Meet the Team next to it and Erica Cataldi-Roberts Head Information Literacy Services, Assistant Professor Boston campus underneath, with the MCPHS Libraries logo at the bottom
August 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Did you know it's International Cat Day? To celebrate, we're sharing one of our favorite library cats, Sushi, who has decided to claim the fan for himself today. Yay cats! 🐈

#MCPHSlibraries #InternationalCatDay #petsofthelibrary #catsofthelibrary #librarycats
Orange and white cat on a coffee table curled up in front of a fan
August 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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It's National Eye Exam Month--don't forget to schedule your next appointment today! #MCPHSLibraries
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August 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Do you recognize this space? For #flashbackfriday we're taking you back to the construction of the library area in the Matricaria Academic and Student Center!

#MCPHS #MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #archives #library #universityarchives
Construction of the library space in Matricaria Academic and Student Center, c. 2003-2004 Construction of the library space in Matricaria Academic and Student Center, c. July 29, 2004 Construction of the library space in Matricaria Academic and Student Center, c. July 29, 2004 Construction of the library space in Matricaria Academic and Student Center, c. July 29, 2004
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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That age old summertime question: vacation or staycation? Are you getting some R&R this summer, and which one is your favorite? #MCPHSLibraries #library #R&R
Travel graphic over the word vacation next to a graphic of a frog relaxing on a lilypad with the word staycation below. The phrase What's your favotie? is below.
July 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Did you know we have songbooks in the MCPHS Archives? M.C.P. Song was written by Francis J. Connolly, Class of 1901. 🎶

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M.C.P. Song, words by Francis J. Connolly, Class of 1901. From the President's Night Reception to the Students of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy by the Trustees and Faculty song sheet, December 15, 1913. Francis J. Connolly, President of the Graduating Class of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 1901. From the May 1901 New England Supplement of The Spatula, pg III.
July 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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On World Brain Day, we encourage you to thank your brain for all of its hard work by giving it study breaks to destress, practicing kind self-talk, and keeping up with the rest, hydration, and nutrition that it needs. #WorldBrainDay #MCPHSLIbraries #library
Anthropomorphized cartoon brain wearing a graduation cap and glasses reading a book, below the words World Brain Day July 22, 2025.
July 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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It has been toasty in New England this week! As we're dreaming of colder weather, for #flashbackfriday, we're sharing photos of the MCP Ski Club in the 1970's!

#MCPHS #MCPHShistory #MCPHSlibraries #archives #universityarchives #flashback #throwback
Collage of photos of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Ski Club in the 1970's. Top left: MCP Ski Club tabling, 1974. Top right: MCP Ski Club trip, 1970's. Bottom right: MCP Ski Club Officers, 1975. From left, Stan Walczyk, Mark Carrier, Janice Cohen, Ron Mailloux, and advisor George Matelli. Bottom left: MCP Ski Club trip to Mt. Snow, Vermont, January 1973.
July 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Meet the subject of our inaugural Meet the Team series, Jeremy Laporte!

Favorite book: Dhalgren by Samuel Delany

Favorite part of my job: Learning something new every day.

Fun fact: My dog Ripley is nowhere near as brave as her Alien movies namesake!

#MCPHSLibraries #library #MCPHSLibrariesTeam
July 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Congratulations to our Dean, Rich Kaplan, upon his retirement from MCPHS after 33 years of service. He will be very much missed, and we wish him all the best! #MCPHS #MCPHSLibraries #library
Photos of MCPHS Libraries Dean Rich Kaplan across his years with the Libraries, with the words Happy Retirement Rich Kaplan
June 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Having some mid-semester stress? Stop by the Manchester Campus Library's emergency chocolate bowl for a sweet treat to help get you through a challenging day! 🍫

#MCPHSLibraries #MCPHSManchester #library #chocolatefixeseverything
MCPHS Manchester Campus Library Emergency Candy Bowl
June 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM