Howl You Know

Your monthly newsletter from University Human Resources

UHR Rolls Out Annual Enrollment Website, Challenge

Annual enrollment is Oct. 12-30. Be sure to review the annual enrollment website to ensure you’ll be ready to make benefit decisions next month.

Get ready for annual enrollment ➔

Red and White Fest will be Friday, Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come enjoy the food, games, music and giveaways.

Wellness Day Ideas for Employees

Wellness day at NC State is Sept. 29. Here is a list of things staff and faculty can do on that day.

Pause and recharge on wellness day ➔

Breast Cancer Awareness: Think Pink and Get Screened

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, NC State will host a breast cancer awareness event.

Mark your calendar ➔

Take a Professional Development Class

NC State’s professional development classes can help you build your knowledge and skills and reach career goals.

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 Issac Lewis, Tim Carroll and Kokeita Miller.

Get to know the featured employees ➔

Build High Performance You Can Sustain

Shannon DuPree, director of wellness, shares how shifting from micromanagement to a flexible framework helps build sustainable high performance.

Don’t let perfectionism derail you ➔

The Surprising Truth About Perfectionism

Perfectionism is the “weakness” we humblebrag about during job interviews. But according to four decades of research, it may not be the flex we think it is.

Learn more about the research ➔

Get a Flu Shot on Campus

Learn how and where to get a flu shot at pop-up clinics across campus. ➔

Flu Vaccination Options

If you can’t get a flu shot on campus, learn about other ways to get the shot. ➔

Nourish Your Financial Health at TIAA Lunch-and-Learn

Secure Your Legacy: Ensure Your Benefits Go to the Right Person

Make sure you take time to ensure the beneficiaries for your insurance and retirement plans are up to date.

Learn how to update your beneficiaries ➔

See Photos and Videos From the 2026 HR Professionals Conference

University Human Resources held its HR Professional Conference on Sept. 9.

Visit the conference webpage ➔

Get Ready for Red and White Week

Get ready to celebrate Red and White Week 2026 with other faculty and staff. From Sunday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Nov. 1, reconnect with the Wolfpack through a full lineup of in-person and virtual events.

Explore the schedule ➔

Events

Sep
29

Pack the Neighborhood: Community Cleanup ➔

Oct
1

NC State LIVE Presents Hank and Pattie With Brek ➔

Oct
1

Exploring Liberty, Resilience and Inspiration With Khadija McNair ➔

Oct
5

Discover N.C. PSI ➔

More News and Resources

Next Stop: Good Food ➔

Introducing Conversations on Nature & Health ➔

Call for Proposals: New Program Innovation Grant ➔

North Carolina Fall Foliage: Expert Forecast and Guide for 2026 ➔

Learn About the College of Education’s Graduate Degrees ➔

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