Community

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  • Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
    Mendel Center and the Moseley Wrought Iron Arch Bridge.
  • Students are often seen studying in the McQuade Library, a favorite spot on campus.
    Students are often seen studying in the McQuade Library, a favorite spot on campus.
  • The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
    The Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher is the spiritual center of the Merrimack College community.
  • The resident dining hall, Sparky’s Place, offers a variety of nutritious meals for students and faculty.
    The resident dining hall, Sparky’s Place, offers a variety of nutritious meals for students and faculty.
  • 435&#160;students participate in Merrimack’s varsity sports programs each year- from hockey to lacrosse to <a href="http://www.merrimackathletics.com/sports/clubsports/Rugby/index">rugby</a>.
    435 students participate in Merrimack’s varsity sports programs each year- from hockey to lacrosse to rugby.
  • Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
    Aerial shot of the Academic Quad.
  • The&#160;Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
    The Gladys Sakowich Campus Center, the heart of campus activities.
  • Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.
    Whether it’s winter, spring, or anything in between, Merrimack’s beautiful campus is enjoyed by all.

Summer News at Merrimack

Even during the summer months, Merrimack's campus is alive with activity.

Summer 2009

Campus Center Dining Gets Facelift

Plans went underway to renovate the main dining hall and the Warriors Den, creating distinctive, more functional, aesthetically-pleasing food service and dining areas. 

The new dining hall has a variety of eating styles and will include pub tables, booths, and tables for two.  The plan also included many grouped chairs and soft round benches suitable for a more casual social setting. Improved food serving placement, additional seating, and the ability to cordon off certain areas for small functions and groups have provided further enhancements.

The project began in May 2009 when existing furniture was removed, equipment disconnected and the dining hall dismantled.  During construction, the dining area was moved to the multi-purpose room where meals will continue to be served to staff and camp participants.  The demolition and reconstruction of the dining hall was managed by Physical Plant.

New State-of-the-Art Business Classrooms

Through a generous endowment from Francis E. Girard – primary donor of the Girard School of business and International Commerce - more classroom renovations took place in the O’Reilly Building this summer.

During winter break, the renovations began with two existing classrooms, when they were made state-of-the-art with four plasma televisions, smart boards, and technology allowing instructors - through the power of iPods - to deliver a variety of topics at once. Even the new tables and chairs are all business.