HOWL YOU KNOW

Your monthly newsletter from University Human Resources

An employee is honored on stage at 2025 Service Awards event.

Darden Recognized for 45 Years of Service

NC State employee Caffie Darden was overwhelmed by the attention she received at the 2025 Service Awards luncheon.

Read about Darden’s journey at NC State ➔

Join the Active Pack Club

The Active Pack Club is an eight-week program designed to help employees commit to a sustainable physical wellness routine.

Learn more about Active Pack and sign up ➔

Buy Discounted Tickets to Wolfpack vs. Hokies Men’s Basketball Game

Employees can buy tickets for as low as $22 to watch the Wolfpack play the Virginia Tech Hokies on Feb. 7.

Get your tickets ➔

Wellness Day Ideas for Employees

Wellness day at NC State is Feb. 17. Here is a list of things staff and faculty can do on that day.

Make your wellness a priority ➔

Preparing the Pack: Strategic Priorities for HR in 2026

Tim Danielson, associate vice chancellor for University Human Resources, writes about his strategic priorities for HR in 2026.

Read HR’s 2026 priorities ➔

WolfPerks: Get Carolina Hurricanes Game Tickets, 10% Off at a Dog Day Care

We’ve put together a list of discounts and programs available to NC State employees through WolfPerks.

Get the discounts ➔

Poll Results: What Is Your Favorite Morning Drink?

We asked readers to vote for their favorite morning drink. Guess which drink received the most votes.

Go to the poll results ➔

Move Sideways To Move Up

Career success isn’t always upward — lateral moves build skills, adaptability and long-term value.

Learn how lateral career moves can build success ➔

Howl About You

Howl About You is our employee spotlight series. Each month, we will introduce you to some of NC State’s outstanding employees and share five facts about them. This month, we want you to meet Barbara East, Ken Ingraham and David Hosty.

Meet the featured employees ➔

Celebrate National Fun at Work Day

Celebrate National Fun at Work Day on Friday, Jan. 30, by engaging in activities that boost team morale.

See NC State’s plans for National Fun at Work Day ➔

Adverse Weather Protocols for Employees

The adverse weather regulation provides key information about university operations during inclement weather.

Get familiar with the protocols ➔

Learn How To Build Smart Financial Habits

TIAA will host a workshop that will help employees set financial goals, create a budget, manage emergencies and build lasting money habits.

Register for the workshop ➔

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Intro to Gardening in the South ➔

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Excellence in STEM Dinner ➔

Feb
17

Lunch-and-Learn: How To Lead From Any Seat ➔

Feb
17

Create A Culture of Resilience Webinar ➔

More News and Resources

Faculty and Staff Earn Campus Safety Awards ➔

Poole College Launches Free Financial Literacy Program ➔

Coretta Walker Joins IEI as Director of Community Impact ➔

Complete Data Security Training by Jan. 31 ➔

Labor Condition Application Notices ➔

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