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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.

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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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*Repost* Update on Passover meals

Repost from Hillel Student Organization

Please let dining services know if you are interested! If you have any interest in Kosher for Passover lunches and dinners between April 18th-22nd, please email David Glenn...

Posted: February 21, 2022, 3:38 PM

*Repost* Private Space to Meet with Mental Health Providers

Repost from Retriever Integrated Health

Private Spaces for Participating in Virtual Appointments with Community-Based Mental Health Providers  The Center for Well-Being and Erickson Hall have reservable, private spaces from which...

Posted: December 7, 2021, 10:24 AM

*Repost* McNair and First-Gen Events

This was reposted on behalf of McNair Scholars and First Gen

McNair and First Gen @ UMBC both have events coming up this week. Here's more detail: Brown Bag Lunch Discussion: Imposter Syndrome Monday, November 15, 2021 · 12 - 1 PM  · Online Do you...

Posted: November 15, 2021, 9:52 AM

REPOST: Leadership Development programs - Fall 2021

Check out and sign-up to Campus Life's leadership programs

This is a repost on behalf of Campus Life. The original post can be found here. This semester, Campus Life is offering four different leadership programs for UMBC students! These programs are...

Posted: September 20, 2021, 9:09 AM

REPOST: Trans Support Group Fall '21

This was reposted on behalf of the Counseling Center

The Counseling Center is running the Trans Support Group Fridays from 2-2:50pm starting September 24th and will run through the end of the fall semester. This group is a support group for...

Posted: August 24, 2021, 10:45 AM