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NCSU appreciates YOU! Join us as we say thank you for the hard work you do every day for NC State University.


When is Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day?

This year’s Appreciation Day will be held on Wednesday, March 6th at Doak Baseball Field. Our own Wolfpack baseball team will take on Campbell University. Gates open at 11:00 am and the game begins at noon.

Don’t forget your NC State ID! Your ID is your ticket to admittance and will automatically enter you into a raffle drawing for free prizes and gift cards. All winners will be contacted by Human Resources on Friday, March 8th.

What can I expect at the 2013 Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day?

In addition to a fun-filled afternoon at Doak Baseball Field, employees will enjoy free pizza, drinks, Howling Cow ice cream and promotional giveaways. There will also be a free photo booth for you and your coworkers as well as games and prizes (while supplies last).

In appreciation for all you do, the NCSU Bookstore is also offering a special discount to all NC State Staff and Faculty employees! Additionally, on March 6th only, all hats will be discounted by $5 per hat.

Is the food really free?

Yes! Two slices of pizza plus a drink and ice cream will be provided at no cost to all employees who attend the 2013 Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day.

Additional food and drinks may be purchased at the game.

I need special accommodations. Who should I contact?

Please contact Human Resources at 919-515-2151 by Friday, March 1st if you need special accommodations or have dietary restrictions.

How do I get to Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day?

The Doak Baseball Field is located off Sullivan Drive at Varsity Drive. Parking is available in the West Lot Parking Deck on Varsity Drive. To view a campus map, please visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/campus_map/central.htm.

There’s also a Wolfline bus stop at the Administrative Services II building. Wolfline buses will be operating on a limited schedule on March 6th. Additional details are available by visiting: http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/trans/transportation/wolfline/index.html.

What happens in the event of inclement weather on Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day?

In the event of inclement weather on March 6th, additional details will be provided on this webpage.

Can I bring my family to Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day?

No. Appreciation Day is only for NC State staff and faculty employees.

I took several pictures with my coworkers at the photo booth. Are these images available to download?

Yes! All 2013 Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day photos are available for download here.

I will not be able to attend the 2013 Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day. Is there still a way to participate in all the festivities?

Yes! We understand not everyone will be able to attend, so we are bringing the game to YOU! Help us cheer on the Wolfpack baseball team as the game broadcasts live on www.gopack.com/allaccess.

You can also visit the 2013 Staff & Faculty Appreciation Day Trivia website to enter to win free prizes and gift cards.

Are there other staff and faculty appreciation events happening on the NCSU campus?

Yes! The Hunt Library will be hosting an open house for all NC State staff and faculty employees on Thursday, March 7th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

All NC State staff and faculty employees are also invited to tour the new Talley Student Center construction site on Friday, March 8th. Please visit http://cnr.ncsu.edu/forms/talley_tours.php for additional details or to register for a tour.

Additionally, University Recreation welcomes all staff and faculty employees to Carmichael Complex for a complimentary membership valid Monday, March 4 to Friday, March 8. Please visit the Member Services Suite, Carmichael Gym, Office 1000 to activate your Wolfpack One Card as it is required for entry.


Human Resources would like to thank the following companies and departments for participating in the 2013 Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day at NC State University:

Chick-fil-A ®
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
FM Relocation ®
Moe's Southwest Grill ®
NCSU Athletics
NCSU Campus Enterprises
NCSU Facilities Operations
NCSU Staff Senate
NCSU Sustainability
NCSU Transportation
North Carolina Peanut Growers Association
SONIC ®
University Advancement at NC State University


Last Edited: March 5th, 2013