With the activities and excitement for Halloween coming to end, Veterans Day is right around the corner. Instead of the traditional celebratory events, Merrimack showed respect and honor by giving back in a new fashion this year.Â
On Nov.9, Merrimack students and faculty were a part of a new campus event called “Mack Gives Back.” Not only was the event being held in favor of St. Augustine’s birthday, which is on Nov.13, but it also recognized Merrimack’s history with veterans. The college was founded to educate soldiers coming home from World War II, so the school will always keep veterans close to its heart. Â
“Mack Gives Back” offered students and staff the opportunity to fulfill a day of volunteering. Volunteers signed up to provide their services at local volunteer destinations such as the Boys & Girls Club and the Lawrence Department of Public Works.
This great experience reached out to those in need, bringing the Merrimack community closer at the same time. The event encouraged students and organizations to work together for a good cause. The main idea of this event was to perform acts of service towards mostly veterans, but it also emphasized appreciating the everyday things we take for granted.