Michigan Medicine is thrilled to present the Fall 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium, themed "Navigating Our Differences to Increase Understanding."

This year's symposium promises to be a powerful, immersive experience featuring the award-winning "Breaking Ice" performance by Pillsbury House Theatre, renowned for its thought-provoking and engaging exploration of systemic inequities, unconscious bias and communication barriers.

Breaking Ice is one of Pillsbury House Theatre’s signature programs, celebrated for its ability to foster deeper understanding and meaningful conversations about challenging topics. The performance combines drama, humor, poetry and monologue to vividly illustrate how systemic inequities and biases play out in everyday interactions.

By addressing these issues directly, Breaking Ice encourages participants to reflect on their own behaviors and assumptions, paving the way for constructive change.

Following the performance, attendees will engage in a facilitated discussion, designed to help translate the insights from the performance into actionable steps that can enhance our communication, sense of belonging and overall workplace culture.

Event Timeline: Wednesday, October 30th
9:00 a.m. - Doors Open
9:30-9:45 a.m. - Opening Remarks from the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion
9:45-11:45 a.m. - Pillsbury Theater Performance of "Breaking Ice"
12:00 p.m. - Event Concludes