Moritz Center for Societal Impact

Medical Music Featuring Jo James, Ruby Dice, and Greyson Turner
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Health Discovery Building Auditorium, 1601 Trinity St Bldg B, Austin, TX, 78701
The next and final event in this series, to be held on Wednesday, April 8! The concert (and discussion) will start promptly at 5:30pm and conclude by 7:00pm. Open to all Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and/or Physician Assistants.
Jo James, Ruby Dice, and Greyson Turner are all extremely talented musicians whose music/lyrics were selected for themes relevant to the profession. We look forward to another night of community and reflection!

Children & Families Spring Gathering
2026-03-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Hargis Hall 2.104, 1823 Red River St, Austin, TX, 78701
Come enjoy lunch and connect with the Children and Families Collab leads. This informal gathering is an opportunity to meet others interested in this work, share ideas, and help shape the collab’s future direction. All are welcome!

Moritz Center Lunch and Learn- Dr. Jaime Fuentes
2026-02-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Bring your lunch and listen to Dr. Jaime Fuentes discuss his research, Out of this world: Alien parents and parents of Aliens.
Lunch and Learns provide an informal space for our SSW community to explore diverse research topics and foster collaboration.
Snacks and drinks provided!

Lightning Talks: Health Research & Practice-SSW Health Collab
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Walter Webb Hall, RM 102A, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX, 78705
Join the SSW Health Collab on February 24 from 1:00–2:30 pm in WWH 102A for Lightning Talks focused on health research and practice. All are welcome. Food provided!

Moritz Center presents: Concert & Community
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, 78705
Moritz Center presents: Concert & Community!
Join us on Feb. 19 | 5:30–7:30 pm at the iconic Hole in the Wall for an unforgettable evening of live music with Greyson Turner and Caroline Hale — UT grads turned pro artists.
Free Entry | 21+ | RSVP here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yObgfiIEni5Hwi?Q_CHL=qr

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Elisa Borah
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Bring your lunch and listen to Dr. Elisa Borah discuss her research, Results from the National Survey: AI & Social Work— Implementation Trends Across Practice Areas.
Lunch and Learns provide an informal space for our SSW community to explore diverse research topics and foster collaboration.
Snacks and drinks provided!

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Akram Al-Turk
2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Bring your lunch and listen to Dr. Akram Al-Turk discuss his research, Advancing a Research Agenda to Promote Housing Stability and Prevent Homelessness.

Lunch and Learns provide an informal space for our SSW community to explore diverse research topics and foster collaboration.

Snacks and drinks provided!

Songs and Conversation
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Cactus Cafe, 2247 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, 78712

Voices and Verses
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Join Andy Langer and UT Social Work artist in residence Travis Foster for an all-new community experience! Verses & Voices will feature the stories of faculty and staff, turned into music on the spot by our artist in residence.

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Aaron Rochlen
2025-10-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
October 1, bring your lunch and listen to Dr. Aaron Rochlen discuss his research, Finding Meaning Through Music.

Lunch and Learns provide an informal space for our SSW community to explore diverse research topics and foster collaboration.

Snacks and drinks provided!

Social Impact Challenge
2025-09-19 15:45 - 17:30 | Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom- Texas Union, 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX, 78712
Join us for the Social Impact Challenge Live Pitch Event, where UT Austin graduate students present bold ideas using the arts and humanities to improve mental and behavioral health. Come be inspired by creativity, research, and real-world impact in action.

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Sandy Magaña
2025-09-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
On September 10, Dr. Sandy Magana will be presenting on her research “Adapting a Parent Training Program for Latin American Parents of Autistic Children.”
Bring your lunch and join in for meaningful conversation by the fireplace. The Moritz Center will provide snacks and drinks to sweeten the exchange of ideas.
UT students, staff and faculty are all welcome!

Verses & Voices
2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Join Andy Langer and UT Social Work artist in residence Travis Foster for an all-new community experience!
Verses & Voices will feature the stories of faculty and staff, turned into music on the spot by our artist in residence. Prof. Kcie Driggers takes the “hot seat” first to share her experiences in clinical social work, aging services, and teaching.

Additional Verses & Voices events are to come!
