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Professional Development Day (USPDD)

All University staff are celebrated each academic year with a University Staff Professional Development Day (USPDD). Through the support of Emeritus Chancellor Richard Wells, the first Classified Staff day was held June 1, 2001.  Chancellor Andrew Leavitt is supportive of University Staff by continuing this day of professional development.

 

Mark your calendars!

The 2025 USPDD will be held TBD.

 

USPDD FAQs

Who is eligible to participate in USPDD?

USPDD is a day to celebrate all University Staff (formerly titled Classified Staff, UW-System Classification) held on the UW Oshkosh campus. The cost is free to all University Staff members (UWO and UWO-Fox Cities) and participation is optional.

What is the schedule for the day?

To Be Determined

USPDD 2025 Food Drive Details

Food Drive Details 

We will be collecting food and hygiene items for the UW Oshkosh campus. Please see the list below for suggestions. All food should be unexpired and non-perishable. 


Canned Goods 

Vegetables (all kinds), Tomato/Pasta Sauce, Peanut butter, Fruit (all kinds), Soup (chicken noodle, tomato, stew, etc.) 

  

Boxed Meals/Foods 

Including Hamburger Helper and Mashed Potatoes 

  

Hygiene/Care Products 

Body Wash/Shampoo (Scented and Unscented), Toothpaste, Conditioner, Deodorants (Scented and Unscented), Lotions, Pads (different sizes), Tampons (different sizes), Shaving Cream, Razors 

  

Meat/Proteins 

Tuna (canned), Manwich, Chicken (canned), Tofu 

  

Breakfast Foods and Snacks 

Cereal, Nuts/Seeds, Oats/Oatmeal, Trail Mix, Granola bars, Nature Valley Products, Quaker Oats Products, Nutra Grain Bars, Honey, Popcorn 

  

Pasta/Rice/Grains 

Noodles (spaghetti, elbow, penne, etc.), Ramen, Quinoa, Rice, Rice a Roni (all flavors). 

USPDD 2025 Workshop Descriptions

To Be Determined

 

USPDD 2025 Games

To Be Determined

Where do the prizes for the games portion at the end of the day come from?

All prizes given during the end of the day’s games portion are donated from campus community members and local businesses. The Athletics Department, Residence Life, University Books and More, Reeve Union, 4Imprint, are some of the many supporters who have graciously donated prizes each year. However, the main source of prizes is individual faculty, academic, and University Staff members. No prizes are purchased using USPDD funds. Funding from University accounts are not authorized to purchase prizes for employees.

If I need special accommodations throughout the day, whom do I contact?

Please contact the Planning Committee Chair to notify them of what accommodations you will need. They’ll work directly with you and other Planning Committee members to ensure you have an enjoyable day.

I registered but now am unable to attend. Whom do I contact?

If your personal circumstances change after you’ve registered for USPDD and you are no longer able to attend, please notify the Planning Committee Chair.

I have an idea for a workshop, a keynote speaker, or a game for the end of the day. Whom do I talk to?

We’re always open to new ideas and would love to hear your thoughts! To share your ideas, please contact the committee chair.

I want to be a part of USPDD. How do I join a committee?

We welcome new and seasoned University Staff to participate on the planning committee. If you would like to sign up, contact the Chair of the committee. We’ll be happy to contact you with meeting dates/times and information.