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UHR Launches Annual Enrollment Guide, Challenge

UHR has launched an annual enrollment guide and a challenge to ensure employees are informed about their benefit options.

Review the guide and take the challenge

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Register To Attend Red and White Fest: An Employee Celebration

Red and White Fest will be Friday, Oct. 31, and will include food, games and giveaways.

Don’t miss the fun at the fest

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Complete the Learning and Development October Challenge

Employees can win a prize for completing a challenge that encourages them to take advantage of professional development opportunities.

Participate in the challenge

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Get Involved, Get Screened, Think Pink

NC State will host a breast cancer awareness event, and a bus will visit campus to provide 3D screening mammograms.

Get more details

Ryan Bernarduci and his mother, Sarah Stevens

What Losing My Mother Taught Me About Connection at Work

After Ryan Bernarduci lost his mother this year, he began to notice things about colleagues he hadn’t observed before. “I realized I wasn’t the only one carrying something heavy,” Bernarduci writes.

Learn more about his journey

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Red and White Week: Stronger Together

Alan Porch, the business manager for the Department of Mathematics, explains why he adores Red and White Week.

Make plans to enjoy Red and White Week

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Sign Up for Steps To Help Secure Your Income in Retirement

TIAA will host a workshop for NC State employees who want to take stock of their retirement savings plan.

Employee Recognition

Kayla Ridgell

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 Kayla Ridgell, Valerie Baker and Doug Rowe.

Meet the featured employees

Chancellor Kevin Howell congratulates Jesse Proctor, facilities maintenance supervisor, for receiving an Award for Excellence at the June 2025 award ceremony.

Shining a Spotlight: Why Recognition Matters at NC State

When NC State celebrates its employees, one of the results is that employees are motivated to boost their performance.

Learn more about NC State’s culture of recognition

Flu Shots

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Get a Free Flu Shot on Campus

NC State employees and students can get free flu shots at walk-in clinics on campus on select dates between Oct. 6 and Dec. 8.

See where you can get a flu shot on campus

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Learn About Other Flu Shot Options

Go to HRNow, an online portal for NC State employees, to learn about options for getting a flu shot off campus. You must log in.

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