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.
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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
Recent Posts:
Call for Papers - 2015 Theme: Masculinities
Morgan State University Program in Women’s and Gender Studies Presents the Biennial Intersections Symposium: Sexuality, Gender, Race, and Ethnicity 2015 Theme: Masculinities Saturday, March 7,...
Posted: November 19, 2014, 3:58 PM
Have an upcoming event? Email mosaic@umbc.edu or post here!
National Native American/American Indian Heritage Month: November The term "American Indian" incorporates hundreds of different tribes and approximately 250 languages. Starting in 1976 as...
Posted: November 14, 2014, 4:54 PM
Learn how to ask for what you're worth during a free dinner!
Join Women Involved in Learning and Leadership (WILL), the Women's Center, Gender and Women's Studies, the McNair Scholars Program and the Honors College for this important, practical and...
Posted: October 13, 2014, 10:30 AM
Do you qualify? If so, you still have time to apply!!
Second Generation Scholarship Form DEADLINE: Oct 17,2014 Second Generation Scholarship Form Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Second Generation Scholarship Award is to provide support...
Posted: October 3, 2014, 10:28 AM
Have an event? Email mosaic@umbc.edu and we'll add it here!
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 25, 2014, 12:57 PM
