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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Exploring Cultural Complexities Through Questions & Dialogue
All discussions will be held in the Office of Student Life’s Mosaic Center for Culture & Diversity, Commons Rm. 2B23 on Wednesdays during free hour (12-1pm). Wednesday, February 15th, 12-1pm...
Posted: February 1, 2012, 2:42 PM
Profiling the Mosaic Center's Diversity Educator Interns
The Diversity Educator Interns are a mix of six, talented undergraduate and graduate students who work to fulfill the Mosaic Center's mission and vision by promoting cross cultural programs,...
Posted: January 30, 2012, 10:30 AM
The Search for Equality in a Multi-Racial America
Monday, September 12 at 4pm Albin O. Kuhn Library, 7th Floor The Constitution and Civil Rights: The Search for Equality in a Multi-Racial America Jane Junn, Professor of Political...
Posted: September 9, 2011, 2:37 PM
Calendar of events happening on and around campus!
Check out a calendar of events throughout February celebrating the legacy of people of African descent. http://tinyurl.com/diversity-month The theme for the month is "African Americans and...
Posted: January 25, 2011, 12:15 PM
In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11am-1pm. Come up to the Mosaic Center (2nd floor, Commons) for our first International Food Tasting of the Year with catering by Glenmore Caterers!
Posted: September 14, 2010, 11:35 AM
