Rural Works! Program Earns National Recognition

Oct. 28, 2025

Campus Health's Pack Peers peer educator group promotes health-enhancing behaviors to NC State students.

Rural Works! Program Earns National Recognition

This month, the Career Development Center’s Rural Works! internship program was named the 2025 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Award of Excellence winner in the Talent Development category. The honor celebrates university-led programs that strengthen local economies and prepare students for the workforce.

Power Tools

DASA Assessment is launching a new series called Power Tools, highlighting different software and applications that can help support your assessment needs. The first of these is Descript, an audio-transcribing software.

Sunlight hits the exterior of Park Shops.

DASA Hours Next Week

The next DASA Hours for faculty and staff with Vice Chancellor and Dean Doneka R. Scott is Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10-11 a.m. on the third floor of Park Shops. Employees across the division are invited to introduce themselves and have a conversation.

An Alumnus’ Athletics Journey

Brian Simorka ’06, who is now NC State’s assistant athletic director for revenue generation, credits his student job with NC State Wellness and Recreation for laying the foundation for his professional journey in the sports industry.

News You Can Use

This year’s Annual Enrollment period for benefit plan changes is Oct. 13-31. This is your opportunity to review and update your benefit elections and eligible dependents for the 2026 plan year.
Join Wellness and Recreation for the Move With Your Body in Mind workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30 during the Wellness and Recreation Center’s fifth anniversary celebration week.
The Crafts Center’s 40th annual Holiday Crafts Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 22.
Jameco McKenzie, director of Multicultural Student Affairs and chair of the NC State Staff Senate, has been elected parliamentarian of the UNC Staff Assembly for the 2025–2027 term.
Trevis Belle, an assistant director for Multicultural Student Affairs, was recently elected the inaugural Vice President of Membership of the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA).

Fall WolfPerks Exclusives

This fall’s WolfPerks savings opportunities for NC State faculty and staff include discounted tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes, North Carolina FC and NC Courage, North Carolina Symphony, Martinsville Speedway and more.

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Reminders

Through early December, Campus Health will offer weekly flu vaccination clinics for NC State faculty, staff and students across campus.
Arts Village is collecting t-shirt donations outside of the Arts NC State suite in Talley Student Union through Oct. 31. Students will create tote bags from the recycled t-shirts during Village Vibes, an event on Nov. 4 led by Arts NC State, Exploratory Studies and Global and Impact Leadership Villages.
University Human Resources invites you to wear NC State gear and bring your Pack spirit to Miller Fields for Red and White Fest: An Employee Celebration on Oct. 31.
The next OIT Extended Maintenance Weekend is Nov. 1-2. Many major IT and network services will be downgraded or unavailable during this time.
Catch Romeo and Juliet in Titmus Theatre through Nov. 3 with 7:30 p.m. evening performances and 2 p.m. Sunday matinee performances.
Make plans to attend a Department of Performing Arts and Technology music and dance concert. See the full packed lineup!

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State Stats: 218 events were held during fall 2025 Wolfpack Welcome Weeks.

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