Team-Building Thursday
May 9, 2024
Enjoy the Team-Building Thursday activities and/or create your own appreciation and wellness initiatives. When we practice wellness and team building and show appreciation for one another, we are creating a culture for our Pack to thrive.
Participate in a scheduled team-building activity with your Wolfpack or plan your own activity. Join a tour, enjoy some Howling Cow ice cream or participate in a virtual Kahoot! trivia game.
ACTIVITIES & WEBINARS
Join us for Kahoot! Trivia
- NC State History & Fun Facts Trivia Online Event
- Using the gamification platform Kahoot, you will compete with other NC State employees to see who can get the most responses correct in the fastest time. Do you know the original name of Holladay Hall? Do you know where the World War I Memorial is on campus? Even if you have never heard of or played Kahoot, it is super easy to use. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn while having fun!
- Time: 10:00-10:30 am
- Register Here
Howling Cow Ice Cream Social
- Howl about some ice cream? We want to thank Our Extraordinary Pack for all you do to make NC State a great workplace. Drop by The Corner , on Centennial Campus, between 11:30-1:30 pm for some Howling Cow ice cream while supplies last. A few games will be set up for anyone to play.
- Time: 11:30-1:30 pm
- Location: The Corner located on Centennial Campus at 941 Main Campus Drive, at the intersection of Main Campus Drive and Research Drive. (A field of brightly colored shipping containers? We promise you can’t miss it.)
Pickleball
- Drop-In Pickleball will be open for free play! The courts will be shorter than standard, but still very accessible for players of all skill levels. No racket…No problem! We have 8 rackets for those who need one. Games played to 7. A moderator will be on-site to help manage questions or concerns.
- Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm
- Location: Centennial Campus, Research Building IV, Suite 1700.
Register to take a tour and invite co-workers for a fun way to team build with your Pack.
Memorial Bell Tower Tour
- Explore NC State’s most iconic landmark with Dr. Tom Stafford, another Wolfpack Legend.
- Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
- Register Here
Murphy Center Tour
- The Murphy Center houses every aspect of Wolfpack football, including sports medicine, equipment, academics, and the strength and conditioning center. The center has been described as one of the best football facilities in the country. Space on the tour is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. The tour group will meet at the wolf statue in front of the football center, which is located at 4600 Trinity Road in Raleigh.
- Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
- Must Register to participate
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
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/
FEATURED LINKEDIN LEARNING
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What Makes High-Performing Teams?
- In today’s workforce, teams matter more than ever. If you can build an effective team, you can accomplish more than you ever could with the strongest individual contributors. So what makes a team high-performing? In this short video, discover the 8 characteristics of a high-performing team. (3 min.)
- 3 minutes
- Watch Here
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION PROMOTIONS
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.