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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National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15, 2015 Starting in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week and incorporating September 15 and 16, the independence days for Central...
Posted: September 21, 2015, 5:38 PM
Do you want to learn more about U.S. American and global holidays? Are you interested in learning more about different customs, events, and heritage months? Do you like to try ethnic-specific...
Posted: September 21, 2015, 3:41 PM
If you're able, come out & help keep our campus healthy!
University Health Services is providing flu shots to the students, staff and faculty of UMBC on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25. The cost of the flu shot is $20.00. Payment can be...
Posted: September 11, 2015, 3:36 PM
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
Male mentors 21 and older needed - Apply now if interested!
Concerned Black Men National's CBM CARES(R) Mentoring Initiative A national program, CBM CARES® Mentoring Initiative has just come to Baltimore and will work with three Baltimore City schools!...
Posted: September 1, 2015, 1:02 PM
