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Pack Appreciation Day 2024

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

Since 2019, students like you 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. And we couldn’t do that without you.

So, join us on Oct. 30 at three convenient locations to:

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

Stafford Commons on Main Campus

Join us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Corner at Centennial Campus

Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Lawn at the CVM

Join us from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.

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Can’t make an event? You can still get involved!

Screenshot the template below and share a social media message with the following: “Today I’m showing my #PackAppreciation to (tag college, unit, club or person) during @NCState Red and White Week because: (fill in the blank.).”

Today I'm showing my Pack Appreciation to fill in the blank during NC State Red and White Week because fill in the blank

Revisit Past Pack Appreciation Days

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 lockup

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.