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UMBC is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, and we value the richness that such diversity brings to our campus community. At UMBC, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b for short) creates opportunities for students to build their awareness of self and knowledge of diverse people, cultures, and belief systems. In our work, i3b aims to equip students, staff, and faculty with the awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions to co-create a more inclusive and social justice-oriented campus community. Through facilitated discussions, classes, informal gatherings, educational engagements, presentations, and campus-wide events, individual students, student organizations, as well as faculty and staff learn the skills to create inclusive, just, and mutually respectful communities at UMBC and beyond.

Our Centers:

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The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being

The Gathering Space serves as a spiritually-centered space where UMBC community members can gather at the intersection of religion, faith, spirituality, and other lived experiences.

Learn more about The Gathering Space

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The Mosaic

The Mosaic strives to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities that center and celebrate racial, ethnic, and national identities.

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The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity

The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity is a communal space that envisions, nurtures, and advocates for a flourishing, healthy, and inclusive LGBTQIA2+ community.

Learn more about The Pride Center

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Have a Green Thanksgiving!

Climate-Friendly Feast Tips from Interfaith Power & Light

Celebrating Thanksgiving reminds us how grateful we are for nature and everything it gives us – but our modern food system can take a heavy toll on our environment. In fact, estimates suggest that...

Posted: November 13, 2015, 2:52 PM

Baltimore Environmental Film Series Finale at the Senator

Tickets are $7. Visit the Facebook event for more info!

THIS Monday, November 2, 7-9:30 pm  Senator Theatre 5904 York Rd, Baltimore Join us for the final night of the first Baltimore Environmental Film Series:  Mother Kuskokwim is about the native...

Posted: October 29, 2015, 5:29 PM

Interfaith Dialogue on Pope Francis' Encyclical on Ecology

Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2:30-4pm - RSVP Soon!

THIS Sunday, November 1, 2:30-4 pm  Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA  Please join us for an interfaith dialogue about climate change and the Pope’s recent encyclical on...

Posted: October 29, 2015, 5:22 PM

Project Homeless Connect on Sept. 24th

Volunteer to help people facing Homelessness. Register now!

Volunteer to help people facing homelessness at the 4th Annual Project Homeless Connect on September 24, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Project Homeless Connect is a city-wide resource...

Posted: September 1, 2015, 1:17 PM

Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365

Save the Dates - October 19th through 23rd!

Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 — October 19th through 23rd! When the unrest swelled again in Baltimore on Monday, April 27th, 2015, UMBC was in the midst of studying for final exams...

Posted: July 1, 2015, 11:04 AM