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.
Learn more about The Gathering Space
The Mosaic
The Mosaic strives to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities that center and celebrate racial, ethnic, and national identities.
Learn more about The Mosaic
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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UMBC Giving Day 2023
Dear friends of i3b (old, new, and soon-to-be!), It's giving day at UMBC! What can we do in 36 hours? Contribute to #umbc #BlackAndGoldRush and see what's possible when we work together. This...
Posted: March 1, 2023, 12:17 PM
Welcome Back Retrievers! Please join us for the i3b welcome back Game Night on Wednesday, February 1st from 5:00-7:00pm in the SportsZone in the Commons. Come for games, snacks, and to learn...
Posted: January 30, 2023, 2:33 PM
Disability-inclusive leadership and participation matters
December 3rd is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, honoring the United Nation's commitment for promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities - more than 1...
Posted: December 2, 2022, 4:22 PM
Your one stop shop for i3b training and workshop requests!
We are excited to launch a workshop, training, and dialogue request form for i3b requests! You can fill out the form for any of your needs and we will follow up and connect from there. This form...
Posted: March 29, 2022, 3:19 PM
New Prayer Spaces
Prayer, Meditation and Reflection at UMBC In August 2021, the Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being opened its doors as the newest identity-based space at UMBC. The Gathering Space is a...
Posted: February 24, 2022, 12:28 PM