On Saturday, Aug. 26, NC State students, faculty, staff and members of the Raleigh community flocked to Hillsborough Street for the 2023 edition of Packapalooza™. The popular festival marked its 11th anniversary, and over 90,000 people attended this year’s event.

• Explore technology training opportunities for September 2023 here.
• Single tickets for NC State LIVE and Kidstuff packages go on sale Aug. 31. View the schedule here.
• Department of Performing Arts and Technology is hosting a free dance master class (ballet with Sara Roe) on Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m. The class is open to NC State students, faculty and staff. Register here today!
• Check out the many events and programs Wellness and Recreation has to offer this fall! This week they’re offering several no-cost opportunities to try out programs like F45 and PackFit, as well as the popular Fitness Basics orientations. Register to save your spot here.
• New Student Programs has begun recruiting for summer 2024 Orientation Leaders and Summer Start Mentors! If you wish to nominate a student, all faculty and staff are welcome to do so. Please share this opportunity with students that may be interested. Share this form or reach out to Abagail Watford with questions.
• University Housing has launched the 2023 Wolf Den Challenge! On-campus students can enter their room in a variety of design categories for a chance to win prizes. Learn more here.
• Reminder: NC State Staff Senate is pleased to announce that the Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund application is open now through Sept. 30 for permanent, full-time, non-faculty employees of the UNC System. Apply here today!

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