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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The Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) invites you to attend the Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture on Saturday, October 10, 2015, in Turner Auditorium on the...
Posted: August 26, 2015, 1:59 PM
Attention Room Requestors - Please read and share!
Mosaic Center 25Live Reservation Requirements Important Requester Information: Please note that the Mosaic is only reservable by UMBC student leaders, staff and faculty through 25Live...
Posted: August 15, 2015, 2:46 PM
Save the Dates - October 19th through 23rd!
Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 — October 19th through 23rd! When the unrest swelled again in Baltimore on Monday, April 27th, 2015, UMBC was in the midst of studying for final exams...
Posted: July 1, 2015, 11:04 AM
Early Bird Registration for UMBC Community until May 31st!
UMBC, in partnership with the YMCA of Central Maryland, is excited to announce the re-opening of the Y Preschool at UMBC, effective September 1, 2015. The UMBC Preschool offers quality instruction...
Posted: May 8, 2015, 2:32 PM
Some articles to contextualize the "Why" of recent events
Wondering why and what people in different Baltimore neighborhoods are protesting? Confused about what caused the peaceful protests as well as violent riots? Unclear about the various...
Posted: April 29, 2015, 5:24 PM
