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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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May 2022 with i3b

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

April 2022 with i3b

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

March 2022 Events with i3b

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

i3b’s Spring Hours, Listservs, and updates

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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

UPDATE: i3b Finals and Winter Break Hours

Center Hours for Finals and Winter Break

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