Day of Dialogue and Action is an event that allows a reflection of our shared values and how we can build an even stronger commitment to diversity and inclusion at Washington University School of Medicine. The event is scheduled on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in the Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC). You may register for the event at voices.wustl.edu. #WashUVoices

Agenda

Daytime Programming

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Check-In, Continental Breakfast Reception – EPNEC Lobby, Ground Level

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Timeline Exploration – History of the Desegregation of the Washington University Medical Campus. Restorative Practices have been proven to support healing and strengthen relationship that is so vital in healthcare. Acknowledgment of harm done creates space for healing as we work to achieve health equity in our region. A historical timeline about the desegregation of the medical campus will be on display in the EPNEC lobby all day along with a reflection board. Come by at your convenience to learn and share reflections of how the past informs your present work and experiences at Washington University School of Medicine. – EPNEC Lobby, Ground Level

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Mindfulness – Disrupting Bias with Compassion and Inspiring Positive Change. This session will define a restorative practice framework and tools to support productive dialogue and action throughout the day and beyond. Mindfulness has been proven to ease stress, mitigate bias, cultivate compassion, and inspire us to engage in difficult conversations which will foster positive change. We will be exploring the practice of mindfulness together and begin to grow present moment attention skills.  Through the practices we become aware of the barriers our biases play in fully being present and connecting to others.  The mindful inquiry supports the inner work that is necessary for lasting positive change. EPNEC Auditorium, Ground Level

10:00 AM – 10:55 AM – Action Item: Move from Bystander to Upstander – What is an Upstander and why does it matter?  This interactive session will outline the difference between being a bystander and being an  upstander. Participants will learn the importance of having upstanders to foster inclusive work culture. The session will introduce techniques and skills for becoming an effective upstander and explore these key concepts through scenarios. EPNEC Auditorium, Ground Level

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM – Dialogue Circle – Dialogue Circles are the primary form of restorative practice for repairing harm and building community by providing an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality. This session will provide space to reflect on and discuss issues related to health equity, racial equity, segregation, historical trauma and other responses to the historical timeline of the desegregation of the Washington University Medical Campus. Rooms 301 & 303, 3rd Floor

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM – Shaping Our Future by Understanding Our Past – This session will provide participants a context for the inequities we see on the medical campus from direct patient care to research and teaching. We will use a culture change framework to understand the impact of segregation on our individual bias, providing patient centered care, and doing research that incorporates diversity and inclusion. The discussion will focus on learning how we got here to inform our future work. EPNEC Auditorium, Ground Level

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch Buffet

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM – Dialogue Circle – Dialogue Circles are the primary form of restorative practice for repairing harm and building community. Circles provide an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality. This session will provide space to reflect on and discuss issues related to health equity, racial equity, segregation, historical trauma and other responses to the historical timeline of the desegregation of the Washington University Medical Campus. EPNEC, Room 301, 3rd Floor

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM – Dialogue Circle – Dialogue Circles are the primary form of restorative practice for repairing harm and building community. Circles provide an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, decorum and equality. This session will provide space to reflect on and discuss issues related to health equity, racial equity, segregation, historical trauma and other responses to the historical timeline of the desegregation of the Washington University Medical Campus. EPNEC, Room 303, 3rd Floor

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – Moving from Dialogue to Action – So now what?  Dialogue is vital to creating awareness and understanding to inform the actions we take but is futile if we don’t do something with that we gain in dialogue! This group of panelists will share how they as individuals and their organizations are actively working to create a more equitable and inclusive St. Louis and medical campus community. They will share ways that you can take action starting…NOW! EPNEC Auditorium, Ground level

4:00 PM – 4:15 – Closing Reflections, EPNEC Auditorum, Ground level

Evening Programming

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Reception, EPNEC Lobby, Ground level

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM – Welcome – Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, Introduction – David H. Perlmutter, MD

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM – Keynote Presentation – Aisha Sultan – Other People:  Unpacking Our Assumptions & Learning How to Speak Up. Duration: 10 minutes.  In this short film shot in St. Louis, Tarek finds himself in awkward situations as he navigates spaces where he is different from everyone around him. During this powerful film screening and discussion, we will explore the choices Tarek makes while challenging our own assumptions.  EPNEC Auditorium, Ground level

Panel Discussion and Q & A  EPNEC Auditorium, Ground level

7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Q & A, Closing Remarks, Sherree Wilson PhD, EPNEC Auditorium