Wolfpack Wednesday
May 20, 2026
Enjoy the Wolfpack Wednesday activites 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.
Wolfpack Wednesday Details
Celebrate NC State by wearing red and connecting with people, places and programs to foster Wolfpack spirit and pride. The Memorial Belltower, the Gregg Museum,
Centennial Campus and JC Raulston Arboretum are just a few places employees can explore and tour.
Create your own Employee Appreciation fun by completing something from the NC State Bucket List
ACTIVITIES & WEBINARS
Nuclear Reactor Tour
- NC State’s nuclear reactor is one of two PULSTAR reactors that were built but is the only one still in operation.
- Space on the tour is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. The tour group will meet in the lobby of the lab by the big blue sign. Enter the building through the north entrance.
- Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Location: Burlington Laboratory
- Register for the Nuclear Reactor Tour
Free Yoga
- Take a break from your day and enjoy a free yoga class on Centennial Campus. Classes are held every weekday, except when the university is closed, from 12:15 to 1:05 p.m. The classes are open to everyone, and registration is not required. Please bring your own mat.
- Time: 12:15 pm – 1:05 pm
- Location: 1017 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
- Free Yoga – University Calendar
Relaxation Station
- Visit a relaxation station near you. Take home your own self-care kit designed to excite the senses, and express your creativity by painting through rock, canvas, and tote bag mediums. Make your own coaster while supplies last, play board games with a friend, or take some time to enjoy the calming atmosphere. Choose wellness your way!
- Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location: Wellness and Recreation, Room 2150 at 2611 Cates Avenue
Decoding the DNA of Career Growth
- Many people focus on tasks in their job, but career growth comes from understanding the skills behind those tasks. In this interactive session, participants will decode the “DNA” of their current role by identifying the technical, human, and strategic skills behind their work. The session will also help employees recognize future-state skills that can support long term career growth.
- Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Location: Talley Student Union, Room 3285
- Register for the Decoding the DNA of Career Growth session
Ice Cream Social-Stafford Commons
- 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 Stafford commons, behind Talley Student Union, between 12:00-2:00 pm for some Howling Cow ice cream while supplies last. Feel free to bring a chair or picnic blanket. Field games will be set up for anyone to play. You can also participate in line dancing and visit with therapy dogs.
- Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Location: Stafford Commons (main campus) behind Talley Student Union , 2610 Cates Ave. Raleigh, 27695
Show your Wolfpack Spirit by wearing Red and other NC State gear.
Register to take a tour and invite co-workers for a fun way to connect with your Pack.
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.
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The Ingredients of a Positive Culture
- Four ingredients serve as the foundation for a positive workplace culture: Purpose, Leadership, Appreciation, and Opportunity. In this short video, learn more about each of these ingredients and about how you can contribute to a positive NC State culture.
- 3 minutes, 13 seconds
- Watch the video here
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Centennial Campus Food Trucks
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