Providing Service to Others
Our students participate in a wide range of activities and events that reinforce and demonstrate the values of the Austin Scholars program.
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Mack Gives Back
Mack Gives Back is an annual event in which members of the Merrimack community perform service projects in the Greater Merrimack Valley and beyond.
Nahant Retreat
Each semester, Austin Scholars have the opportunity to participate in an off-campus weekend retreat held at a retreat house by the beach in Nahant, Massachusetts. Students look forward to time for reflection, relaxation and home-cooked meals.
Service Recognition Night
Our annual Service Recognition Night highlights the community service that our students perform throughout the year. This is an opportunity for all scholars to celebrate their common commitment to service. Senior class members who have completed four years of service at Merrimack are inducted into the Father John McKniff, OSA, Honor Society, in recognition of their contributions to the campus and greater community.
“Being a part of Austin Scholars makes me realize how important it is to have a community and build relationships that will last a lifetime.”
― Jenna
Community-Building Opportunities
As part of our commitment to building community, Austin Scholars take part in fun, social events both on and off-campus. Programming includes a wide range of activities, including class dinners, trips to Fenway Park, annual minute-to-win-it Olympics, and Christmas parties.
Service Recognition Night
Our annual Service Recognition Night highlights the community service that our students perform throughout the year. This is an opportunity for all scholars to celebrate their common commitment to service. Senior class members who have completed four years of service at Merrimack are inducted into the Father John McKniff, OSA, Honor Society, in recognition of their contributions to the campus and greater community.
Academic and Spiritual Formation
Austin Scholars enjoy special programming that serves to widen their perspectives of the world. Our annual Augustinian of Note Lecture invites international scholars to engage with students both academically and spiritually. Additional programming has included Commissioning Masses on campus, pilgrimages to Italy and international conferences in Colombia, Tunisia and Rome. These experiences provide life-changing opportunities for students in our program.