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Guide to the Harvard Libraries: The Botany Libraries
New semester, new you. Whether you are a senior about to graduate and want to make this year special, or a freshman who has just set foot on campus, everyone wants to make the most of their experience at Harvard. Oh, what’s that? You’ve only been to Widener, Cabot, and Lamont Library? That’s alright; it’s never too late to explore Harvard’s list of more than 20 libraries. Start your journey now and grab your Harvard Library Passport. It’s time to visit the Botany Libraries before you come up with more excuses as to why you have no time in your GCal to explore this beautiful campus.
Flyby Investigates: Harvard’s Bikini Bottom
Have you noticed a colorful cylinder around campus? A Bikini Bottom in disguise? If you haven’t, maybe you need another cup of coffee to wake you up or stop being a screenager. Walk to the Northwest Building and go downstairs. See something? Yes, that’s something called a Winogradsky Column that serves a far more important purpose than you imagine. Join Flyby as we investigate the Winogradsky Column with Scott Chimileski, the scientist who was behind the entire upbringing of the Winogradsky Column, and see if SpongeBob is secretly taking classes at Harvard…
Cabot House
Welcome to Cabot House, the Quad’s pride and joy! Not to be confused with the brand of yogurt or the Science Center library, Cabot House is a place you are sure to fall in love with.
Flyby is Delighted to Announce LinkedIn 101!
LinkedIn is the social media platform of the generation! When both your local high school freshman and a mysterious Boomer you somehow have 34 mutuals with send you LinkedIn connection requests, you’ll have no choice but to acknowledge them, too. But when all you have to show is a generic yearbook photo (thank you, senior portraits) and a few clubs you forgot you were a part of, that’s bad news. In an ever-so-connected and competitive world, self-branding has become a must. To help you avoid being swept up in the rising tides of the social media platform, Flyby presents its own profile.
“We Need to Talk”: How to Soft-Launch Blocking Conversations
It’s February! As the midterm season slowly encroaches upon our souls that have been cherished and rejuvenated by the winter break, for the freshmen, there is yet another season happening right now… The Rising Sophomore Housing Lottery and blocking! Whether you feel set and secure with your blocking group, are still trying to find one, or are an upperclassman just excited and ready to storm the yard with loudspeakers for Housing Day, check out some unsolicited advice from Flyby for soft-launching your blocking conversations with Flyfam’s amazing advice.
No One Tell the Tourists About This…
As a plant lover, I always wondered why Harvard only had glass flowers but no live flowers. While contemplating my psets and long schedule, I subconsciously summoned my inner Robert Frost and took the road less traveled to my lecture in the Northwest Building... leading me to the OEB department's greenhouse!
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Books in the Botanical Library
A nature print from Kniphof’s Botanica in Originali (top right) is seen with the impression of the plant that was printed on the opposite page. Compare that to a botanical illustration (left) by Elizabeth Blackwell published in the 18th century. Whether it be an illustration (bottom center) or a print from a living plant (bottom right), this was how people survived before Google. You can even see a snippet of a specimen someone in history left while looking at the drawing!
Botany library photos
A peek into the Farlow Reading Room (left), photo from a book (top right), and the stacks housing the collection donated by Farlow (bottom right).
Greenhouse Orchids
Orchids are one of the most diverse categories of plants on Earth. When there are only less than 25,000 species of birds, amphibians, and mammals combined on Earth, orchids boast more than 30,000 species among themselves, according to Wiggin. They are also the plants that need the tropical warmth and humidity.
Tropical plants
From top left to right, the tropical plants, succulents, and pineapple (yes, you read that correctly!) all require very different climate conditions that aren’t the typical New England weather.
Diverse ferns
This diverse set of ferns (left) and mosses (right) from across the world helps teach plant physiology and biodiversity classes at Harvard.
Fabulous plants
From left to right, a pitcher plant, a violet passion fruit flower, a red powder puff from Bolivia, a hibiscus plant, and a carrion flower in the stapelia genus
