🎺Countdown to Wolfpack Welcome Week! 🎺

NC State is full of traditions! During Wolfpack Welcome Week (WWW) you’ll begin to experience the best of NC State and create a foundation for a successful academic year. The schedule for 2022 will be from Thursday, August 18 to Saturday, August 27.

As we welcome our new students to the Wolfpack community, WWW is your time to learn about your new home, make new friends, build your community, and explore exciting ways to engage in and outside of the classroom. WWW also welcomes back returning students, faculty, and staff, as we reconnect with old friends and build upon the excitement for another year at NC State.

Wolfpack Welcome Week is full of fun and engaging activities for everyone. Check out these helpful resources to find what you're looking for:

Fall 2022 Leadership Development Program - Register Today!

What is the Leadership Development Program (LDP)?

10 Foundation Courses + Leadership Experience + Coach + Reflection = Leadership Certificate

In this week's newsletter, we will focus on this program's recognition.

Leading up to its 2022 conference, NASPA, the professional home for the field of student affairs, recognized student leadership programs and professionals at universities around the nation. This year, NC State Student Leadership and Engagement’s (SLE) Leadership Development Program received NASPA’s 2022 Outstanding Leadership Program of the Year Award.

It is offered at no cost and is open to all students. It will remain open until filled or when courses start on 9/6.

For more official information, please visit go.ncsu.edu/leaders or email SLE-leadership@ncsu.edu.

Packapalooza™ will be back in 2022 - Volunteers Needed

For a decade, the university has welcomed students back in August with Packapalooza™, a campus-community street fair celebrating all things NC State. We will have everything it takes to celebrate in NC State style, including great music, activities throughout the day, and fun entertainment for the whole family.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 27, 2022.

We know that the past two years have been challenging, and as we come through the pandemic it will be important to have something exciting to focus on. This will be the 10th anniversary of Packapalooza™, and we will make this a memorable event!🎉

Requirements:

New volunteers must complete a 30-minute crowd management module by August 23.

All volunteers must be available for at least three hours.

All volunteers must be at least age 18 if volunteering.

For more information, please visit the website or email packapalooza@ncsu.edu.

Looking for summer volunteering opportunities on campus? Feed the Pack may be the right place for you! They are NOW still looking for both faculty/staff and students, and they would love for YOU to get involved this summer!

After completing the online volunteer training module, new volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts with Feed the Pack. To get connected as a volunteer, please complete Volunteer Interest Form, or you can email feedthepackvolunteer@ncsu.edu with any questions.