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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Check Out Our Hours for Next Week!
Hello i3b Community Members! Happy Indigenous Heritage Month! As we wind down for the upcoming extended holiday weekend, we wanted to share the hours of our spaces for Thanksgiving (11/23) and...
Posted: November 17, 2023, 4:46 PM
New hours effective 10/02/2023
Hello Pride Community! To say that we have been surprised at the increased foot traffic in our space this semester would be an understatement! We appreciate how many new and returning faces...
Posted: September 26, 2023, 6:06 PM
Calling all UMBC students, staff, faculty, and alumnx!
Hello fellow i3b community members! We hope that you are all having a great start to your December. You are receiving this email because you have participated in Initiatives for Identity,...
Posted: December 2, 2022, 2:11 PM
Reflections of Sam and Lauren
This post was written by Lauren Daniels ‘25(she/her/hers) and Sam McCrae ‘25 (he/him/they/them). Lauren is a Queer Black Woman and the Pride Center Intern with i3b. She is a BFA acting student and...
Posted: February 18, 2022, 1:48 PM
Check out our multiple vacant student staff positions!
Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion and Belonging (i3b) is excited to announce that we have FIVE student staff positions opening in our office to begin by mid-October. We are looking for excited,...
Posted: September 17, 2021, 2:53 PM
