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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Hello UMBC Community Members, Please note that Campus Life's Diversity and Inclusion departmental spaces will have adjusted hours for Finals Week and Winter Session. Finals Week...
Posted: December 6, 2018, 4:26 PM
Check out our PAWTalk featuring Christina Irene
Thank you to those who were able to make our PAWTalk this semester a HUGE success! It was an honor to have Christina Irene share her personal story with our campus on invisible diabilities. ...
Posted: November 29, 2018, 10:04 AM
Please be aware of some upcoming closures for our office.
Campus Life's Mosaic will be closed this Friday, November 16, 2018 for a professional staff retreat. We will reopen Monday, November 19 for our regularly scheduled hours from 10am-7pm. Please...
Posted: November 12, 2018, 12:25 PM
Untangling the roots of housing discrimination
Check out this interactive exhibit at the Howard County Library! Only available until December 31, 2018. "Sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends &...
Posted: November 7, 2018, 12:31 PM
Please check this important message from Dr. Hrabowski
The UMBC community has opened a vital conversation about sexual violence/misconduct prevention and response on our campus. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are speaking out and offering...
Posted: November 1, 2018, 1:08 PM