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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.
Learn more about The Gathering Space
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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.
Learn more about The Mosaic
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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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Join us for games, fun, and ice cream!
Check out our upcoming Ice Cream Social with the LGBTQ+ Student Union! For more details and to ensure we get an adequate supply of frozen treats, click "going" on their group post & follow...
Posted: September 6, 2022, 9:54 PM
The i3b community is proud to present the 2022 Black and Latine/x Award winners! The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Advocate of the Year Award is Dr. Tania Lizarazo. The recipient of this...
Posted: May 27, 2022, 9:36 AM
Check out our events this upcoming month!
Mindfulness Monday: Exploring Spiritual Identity Monday, May 9, 2022 | 11:45am - 12:45 p.m. | In-Person myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Center for Well-Being: 109 OCA Mocha Mondays Diversity...
Posted: April 28, 2022, 3:17 PM
Check out our events this upcoming month!
Doughnuts and Discussion Eat donuts and chat with us (featuring Chip!) Friday, April 1, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m | In-Person myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 2B23 Pizza at Pride: Global...
Posted: March 30, 2022, 9:50 AM
Check out our events this upcoming month!
Workshop Wednesdays: Culture Box Exploring Cultural Identities Across the Division Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m | Online myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex: Link How to Be a Better...
Posted: March 4, 2022, 3:09 PM