We’re All In is Back – And Bigger than Ever!
What is We’re All In (WAI) Activation Week?
We’re All In Week, sponsored by the Institute for Equity and Justice in Health Sciences Education (IEJHSE), is an opportunity for new and returning members of the Icahn School of Medicine community to learn more about racism & bias work in the school at large. From game night, to lunch n’ unlearns, to Chats for Change – We’re All In for addressing racism and bias in education, healthcare, biomedicine, and research. Are you all in?
Join us for a week of programs – the more you attend the greater your chances of winning one of this year’s awesome raffle prizes!
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We’re All In Programming Calendar
September 9, 2024
Anti-Racism Student Fellowship Application Launch
The mission of the Anti-Racism Student Fellowship is to support and advance the lifelong pursuit of anti-racism, equity, and racial justice as the organizing principles of medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). Students form close partnerships with faculty mentors and role models across all functional areas of the school of medicine and leadership of the IEJHSE, including opportunities for future letters of recommendation, while working on key projects to advance equity and justice at Icahn Mount Sinai. All current Medical, PREP, Master’s, PhD and MD/PhD students are eligible to apply. Learn more about the fellowship here. The application will open September 9, 2024 and close on September 23, 2024 at 11:59PM.
4-5PM | RBI Virtual Open House | On Zoom
The Virtual Open House will be an opportunity for members of the Icahn School community to learn about the efforts of the Guiding Coalitions in the Medical and Graduate School.
Join us on Zoom here.
September 10, 2024
12-1PM | Special Chats for Change Session | On Zoom
Getting People on Board with Anti-racist Transformational Change
Transformational change requires us to emphasize continuous adaptation and responsiveness to shifting social, cultural, and institutional dynamics. Join us as we identify strategies to get people on board and stick with antiracist transformational change in our work and learning environments, especially during times of chaos and competing priorities.
Join us on Zoom here. Learn more about Chats for Change here.
12-1PM | Anti-racism Student Fellowship Info Session | On Zoom
This information session will provide prospective fellowship applicants the opportunity to learn about the anti-racism student fellowship, and the 2024-2025 projects.
Join us on Zoom here.
(If you miss this session, another info session will be held September 17, 2024 from 1-2PM on Zoom.)
2-5PM | Student Activities Fair | Annenberg West Lobby
RBI members will be present at the annual Student Activities Fair to table and share information about our work and the fellowship.
September 11, 2024
12-1:30PM | Lunch n’ Unlearn | Center for Innovation and Discovery Annenberg 5-205
This in person gathering will provide an opportunity for faculty, students, staff and trainees to engage in an experiential activity over lunch. If you are planning to join us, please RSVP here. (RSVP not required to attend.)
We're All In Daily Challenges
Each day we’ll reveal a new We’re All In (WAI) Challenge to share with our community to inspire thought provoking questions and reflection throughout the week, ending in the Big Challenge on September 13, 2024.
Day Four
Overcoming “Us vs. Them” Challenge
Promote a sense of unity and collective purpose despite differing group identities or roles.
Whether working individually or as a group:
- Identify any emerging “us vs. them” mentalities
- Analyze how these divisions impact collaboration and morale
- Compile a list of shared goals or values that unite your group, team, class, department, council, etc.
- Reflect on the common mission, vision, or objectives that everyone is striving towards
- Discuss how these can serve as a foundation for stronger collaboration
To put these concepts into practice, consider a hypothetical scenario that could exacerbate “us vs. them” dynamics. Collaborate to devise solutions that foster unity and enhance cooperation. Focus on strategies that improve communication, cooperation, and mutual support. Evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of each proposed solution and outline specific actions to address the divisions and promote a cohesive approach.
Want to take a deeper dive?
The ‘us vs. them’ mentality and the concept of othering are intricately connected. Both involve creating divisions between groups by reinforcing in-group favoritism and out-group discrimination. The ‘us vs. them’ mentality highlights the tendency to see others as fundamentally different and antagonistic, and further dehumanizes and marginalizes those perceived as outsiders. Together, these phenomena perpetuate social and organizational divides, hinder collaboration, and contribute to conflict by establishing and maintaining barriers between groups. Consider how you might use these design principles to build belonging in your work and learning environments.
We're All In Raffle
Each time you attend a We’re All In dedicated session your name will be entered to win for the drawing – the more times you participate, the better your chances! Check out this year’s prizes:
- First Prize: Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones
- Second Prize: Hatch Restore 2
- Third Prize: Amazon Kindle