Academically Speaking with Emily Padden

Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean, speaks with Emily Padden. Emily recently graduated from UCF with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and was the 2024 Founder’s Day Award recipient for our college.

They discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Environmental Studies program, what Emily will be doing with the Friends of Acadia organization, her advocacy of the Fair Trade campaign at UCF, and how everyone is connected to the environment.

Academically Speaking is available through all your favorite podcast services and is available on our podcast webpage.

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