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.
Learn more about The Mosaic
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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We're a little late on this, but make sure you check out our newsletter below with our events from the month of April! Congratulations to Lilly Keplinger and Karina Aquiahuatl Villagran for...
Posted: April 22, 2019, 11:39 AM
RSVP to get one of our great giveaways and Lavender cord!
Hello, Mosaic community partners! Our RSVP and Nomination Forms for our 6th Annual Lavender Celebration are LIVE! Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 8 to secure a seat. The first 50 people who...
Posted: April 18, 2019, 11:50 AM
Be a part of The Mosaic's history!
Our Commemorative Art Piece for our 15th Anniversary is close to completion! Thank you to all who were able to make it to our three celebratory events. This piece would have not looked as unique...
Posted: March 6, 2019, 1:00 PM
Women, Religion, and Leadership
Please note that there has been a date change to our event, How to Be A Better Ally: Women, Religion, and Leadership. It has been moved to Wednesday, March 6 at 5:30 pm in Commons 329. If you have...
Posted: March 4, 2019, 3:18 PM
Help support our community by funding outreach and programs!
Tomorrow, we'll be Looking Back at all of the work that our center has accomplished since its inception 15 years ago through our archival materials including past PawTalks, videos for our 15th...
Posted: March 4, 2019, 2:42 PM
