Funday Friday

Reynolds Coliseum Tour

• In celebration of the historic Final 4 run of the men’s and women’s basketball teams, join us for a tour of Reynolds Coliseum where the action and magic began.
• Time: 11:00-12:30 
• Register Here

Pack Superlatives

• Create fun awards for individuals and/or teams that use Pack-related superlatives. Or, read this article for other suggestions on how to create 10 Fun Office Superlatives to Celebrate Your Employees

Celebrate with your Pack by getting a meal together.

• Here are some food options:
  • Dine at an off-campus restaurant or an on-campus dining hall.
  • Enjoy a potluck or picnic with your Pack.
  • Host a healthy snack break.
  • Get Howling Cow ice cream together at the NC State Dairy Research and Training Farm.
  • Host a virtual lunch hour.
  • Schedule an in-person or virtual coffee chat.
• Keep dietary and environmental restrictions in mind so everyone can participate.

Plan a Community Service Opportunity

• Serving others is a rewarding experience for teams. Consider using your Community Service Leave  and give back together. Combine it with breakfast or lunch for a fun team building outing. Check out a few options here https://service.dasa.ncsu.edu/

Destress from the week and take this:

No Meeting Friday

• Plan a No-Meeting Friday and do something fun instead to boost morale. Read more about Why A ‘No Meeting Day’ Is Essential for Productivity

Garden Story Walk

• Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful JC Raulston Arboretum gardens and read a good story at the same time!
• Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

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Have More Fun at Work

• Fun isn’t a luxury. You deserve to have fun at work. In this short video, learn how to find opportunities in your work day to have more fun.
• 2 minutes, 53 seconds
• Watch Here

Wellness and Recreation

Have you visited NC State’s extraordinary Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym? If not, employees are invited to stop by the main entrance this week and inquire about the self guided tours during the hours of 9am – 4pm. Groups can also request Facility Tours by contacting Amanda Lawther at alawthe@ncsu.edu.  Employees can take advantage of a FREE 30-Day Trial Membership as well. Please visit, Faculty and Staff Memberships for more information.

WolfPerks

Check out the latest Wolfperks for employees!

Centennial Campus Food Trucks

A rotating schedule of food trucks are available weekdays in the Venture Center courtyard. View schedule.

How to Have Fun at Work with Employees: 23 Ideas

• https://teambuilding.com/blog/fun-at-work

The Surprising Impact of Meeting Free Days

• https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-surprising-impact-of-meeting-free-days/

Fun Outdoor Spaces

• https://wellrec.dasa.ncsu.edu/outdoor-spaces/  

Visit Centennial Campus

•  https://centennial.ncsu.edu/thrive/

Head over to The Corner

• https://thinkanddo.ncsu.edu/the-corner/