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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.
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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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Spring Center Hours The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. COVID QTY: 11 The Pride Center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through...
Posted: February 3, 2022, 12:08 PM
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NEW UPDATE: The University is now closed on Thursday, December 23rd and the graphics below note this update. Updates on our Finals hours and Winter Break closures and hours found in the...
Posted: December 10, 2021, 12:42 PM
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MLE Mini Series: Deconstructing Grit & Greatness Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 4:00pm - 5:15 p.m. | In-Person myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 329 OCA Mocha Mondays Navigating...
Posted: December 1, 2021, 3:40 PM
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Check out what's to come in November with i3b and our partnered events. PodByte: International Pronouns Day how this LGBTQ+ holiday started and took root Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 4:00 -...
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Check out our events this upcoming month!
Check out what's to come in September with i3b and our partnered events. National Coming Out Day Tabling LGBTQ History Month Celebration Monday, October 11, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:30pm | In-Person...
Posted: October 4, 2021, 9:42 AM