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:
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.
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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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October 23rd to 27th - Join us UMBC!
Over the past year, proactive and reactive acts of resistance have electrified our country and world. Immediate images that flash through our minds include the water protectors at Standing Rock,...
Posted: August 17, 2017, 11:42 AM
Check out our online calendar for NEW upcoming events!
National Black History Month 2017 continues through February! See our attached UMBC calendar of events highlighting what's happening on and off-campus for the remainder of this month! This...
Posted: February 8, 2017, 4:46 PM
Another follow-up to our How to be an Effective Ally Series
As another follow-up to our recent pilot How to be an Effective Ally workshop series and in recognition of National Pride Month, we thought it would be good to continue the conversation online for...
Posted: June 3, 2016, 4:53 PM
Press Release from Equality Maryland and FreeState Legal
Howard-Columbia Listening Session Postponed, Rescheduled! Due to the inclement weather, last night's community listening session, hosted in partnership with PFLAG Columbia-Howard has been...
Posted: February 8, 2016, 4:21 PM
Natl Theme - Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African Am. Memories
See our attached UMBC calendar of events highlighting what's happening on and off-campus!! This calendar is produced by Student Life’s Mosaic: Center for Culture and Diversity and highlights some...
Posted: January 12, 2016, 11:56 AM