Moritz Center for Societal Impact

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Aaron Rochlen
2025-10-01 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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 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!

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!

Medical Music Featuring Jo James, Ruby Dice, and Greyson Turner
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | 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!

Lunch and Learn- Dr. Fiona Conway & Dr. Khamron Micheals
2026-04-22 11:30 - 13:00
Bring your lunch and join us for our last Lunch and Learn of the semester! Dr. Fiona Conway will discuss her research on Recovery Support Services and the Substance Use Disorder Care Continuum, followed by Dr. Khamron Micheals presenting Rethinking Pulmonary Function Testing: Interpretation, Equity, and Clinical Impact.
Lunch and Learns offer an informal space for the SSW community to explore diverse research and foster collaboration. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!

Projects for Societal Impact Webinar
2026-04-27 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Hear from the 2025 Projects for Societal Impact grantees as they share project updates and reflect on the impact of their community-based research. The Moritz Center is proud to highlight the work of these outstanding teams. All are welcome!

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22689393323971?p=Xf7om5gIQfhl87r3Wh
Meeting ID: 226 893 933 239 71
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Concert & Community: Featuring Ruby Dice
2026-04-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Hole in the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, 78705
RSVP: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57uK7vi87ivAwfA
April 29th – Moritz Concert & Community event is BACK!
We’re so excited to invite you to our 2nd show April 29th from 4:30–6:30 PM at Hole in the Wall! This time, we’re featuring Ruby Dice + full band. The band is amazing and Ruby just took home Best Bass Player in Austin!!
To kick things off, join us for 2-step lessons with Allyson from Two Step Lessons during the first 30 minutes (with band)
Free , 21+

SIC Information Webinar
2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00
Learn more about the application process and get tips for preparing a strong project proposal.

All welcome!

RSVP here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0VxVerA4rPxDpRA

Lunch & Learn - Dr. Kasey Claborn
2026-09-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Bring your lunch and listen to Dr. Kasey Claborn discuss her research.
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
2026-09-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Walter Webb Hall, Second Floor Commons, 405 W 25th St, Austin, TX 78705
Join us for the Social Impact Challenge Live Pitch Event as UT Austin graduate students take the stage to present bold, innovative ideas that harness the arts and humanities to improve mental and behavioral health. Experience an afternoon of inspiring pitches and creative solutions with the potential to make a lasting impact in our communities. Two winning pitches will take home $5,000 to bring their idea to life!
