Pack Appreciation Day 2024

On our sixth annual Pack Appreciation Day, we celebrated all the ways philanthropy empowers every student to find their home in the Wolfpack.

Since 2019, our students have made Pack Appreciation Day a special part of Red and White Week. This is a day where we celebrate philanthropy, community and the Pack by showing our #PackAppreciation for the donors who help make our Wolfpack so special. More than 1,400 students joined us across three locations to:

Learn more about philanthropy at NC State by filling out a participation card
Celebrate their favorite things about being part of the Pack with fun games and activities
Allow us to show our appreciation with some fun NC State swag

Enjoy some of the highlights of the day:

Chancellor Woodson posing with students. — Chancellor Woodson took the time to visit Pack Appreciation Day.

Mr. Wuf holding a Pack Appreciation photo frame. — Mr. Wuf helped out at the social media station.

A student shooting a basket at an inflatable hoop. — Students played philanthropy-related games.

Students writing notes of appreciation a chalkboard. — Sharing appreciation for friends, family, professors, clubs and programs was a popular Pack Appreciation Day activity.

Brian Sischo and Chancellor Woodson. — Vice chancellor for university advancement Brian Sischo joined the chancellor to greet students.

Mr Wuf shooting a basketball — Mr. Wuf, as always, got in on the action.

The Pack Appreciation Day tent — Under the tent, students wrote thank-you notes.

students lining up to take part in Pack Appreciation Day — More than 1,400 student joined across three sites.

Mr. and Ms. Wuf posing with a student — A picture with the Wufs was a Pack Appreciation must.

Students wrote thank-you notes under the tent. — Students taking the time to write thank-you notes.

Students lined up to get the picture taken with the chancellor. — Everyone wanted a picture with Chancellor Woodson.

Students posing with Chancellor Woodson.

Students posing with the Wufs. — What’s Pack Appreciation Day without a picture with Mr. Wuf?

Mr. Wuf at Pack Appreciation check-in. — Mr. Wuf learned about philanthropy with his fellow classmates.

Chancellor Woodson chatting with students.

A student shooting an inflatable basketball. — The philanthropy game station was a popular destination.

The Pack Appreciation Day chalkboard filled with messages. — All in all, we have a lot of #PackAppreciation!

close up of a student's message on a thank-you note

Pack Appreciation Day 2023

With three locations and numerous ways to get involved, hundreds of students made our fifth annual Pack Appreciation Day a success.

See the highlights

two students hold up a "We appreciate you sign" on Stafford Commons

Pack Appreciation Day 2022

In our biggest event to date, more than 2,500 students joined across three different location to celebrate philanthropy, community and the Pack.

Relive the day

two students pose with Mr Wuf on Stafford Commons during Pack Appreciation Day

Pack Appreciation Day 2021

We welcomed students back to Stafford Commons to celebrate how the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign has made a positive impact on every part of NC State — and honor the people who have made it possible. More than 1,800 students joined us to share their appreciation with Wolfpack donors.

Watch how the day unfolded

Pack Appreciation Day 2020

In a year unlike any other, donors helped our Pack stay motivated, feel supported and — most importantly — continue their education. For 2020’s virtual Pack Appreciation Day, students from colleges and programs across the university sent in quotes and videos sharing their appreciation for all you make possible.

Check out their messages

Mr Wuf signs a thank you card on Pack Appreciation Day

Pack Appreciation Day 2019

On our first-ever Pack Appreciation Day, more than 1,500 students came down to Stafford Commons to learn about the impact of Philanthropy at NC State, write thank-you notes, record video messages and share their gratitude our donors on social media. We are filled with #PackAppreciation for the students who made the day a success.

Revisit the highlights

Howl With us

See how we’re celebrating donors across NC State, and share your own stories using #PackAppreciation.