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Members participate in interprofessional education events where students collaborate with their peers from other healthcare professions to assess a client\u2019s physical and mental healthcare needs. Other events include an induction ceremony, social network events, and workshops. Graduates receive an honorary cord and are part of a lifelong national membership. 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Social work students from all over Florida meet with state legislators and\/or their aides to advocate for or against specific bills impacting clients served, social service agencies, and\/or the social work profession, that are being considered at the State Capitol. UCF Social Work students who participate also have the opportunity to network with other social work students from Florida universities who are also in attendance. 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Supervised by field faculty, 50\/50\u2019s mission is to enhance the personal growth and positive development of social work students in support of their role as interns. 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