
Team-Building Thursday
May 8, 2025
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
NC State Bingo (Virtual)
- Join us for a fun-filled NC State themed BINGO game in celebration of Employee Appreciation week! Hosted via Zoom, this event is a fantastic way to unwind, connect with colleagues, and win exciting prizes—all from the comfort of your own home or office. Whether you’re a seasoned BINGO pro or a first-time player, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on a chance to be part of this lively and engaging activity—mark your calendars and get ready for some friendly competition and plenty of laughs!
- Simply Join the Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/my/onboardingcenter
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
- Location: Centennial Campus, Research Building IV, Suite 1700.
BetterYou Walking Challenge Group Walk
- Led by Wellness Champion, Cristal Cruz. Meet at Harris Hall at the front main entrance.
- Time: 11:30 a.m.
- Meet at the Talley Starbucks location for a group walk on the NC State greenway with Wellness Champions Renee Harrington and Alexis Steptoe.
- Time: 12 p.m.
- Location: Tally Starbucks
- Group Walk led by Wellness Champion Domonique Carter
- Meet at the Engineering Building II Breezeway
- Time: 1:50 p.m.
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/
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. You can also participate in line dancing or visit with the therapy dogs.
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- 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.)
Webinar: Tools to Handle Stress (Virtual)
- This Stress Management course focuses on specific, practical activities to reduce stress. Whatever happens to be causing your stress, these techniques can help you cope.
- Registration required
- Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
FEATURED LINKEDIN LEARNING
First Time Users: How to access LinkedIn Learning
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
Now is the time to visit NC State’s extraordinary Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym. Employees are invited to stop by to take a self guided tour during the hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Groups can also request Facility Tours by contacting Sean Foley at sffoley@nscu.edu. Employees that have not previously had a membership can take advantage of a complimentary 30-day trial. 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.
RESOURCES