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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New Documentary by Nadia Sasso!
Photo of Nadia Sasso, "Am I" director. Provided By Nadia Sasso by Sameer Rao| Mon, Nov 2, 2015 3:00 PM EST "When we go out, the first thing that everyone sees is that we’re black. Our...
Posted: November 11, 2015, 2:44 PM
Free & open to the public with state ID. Request a tik soon!
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Student Bar Association, Black Law Students Association, and University Student Government Association invite you to join them for a timely dialogue The...
Posted: October 7, 2015, 10:27 AM
Help our AOK library develop displays and events at UMBC!
The UMBC Albin O. Kuhn Library needs student input and leadership to assist with a #weneeddiversebooks campaign. They are interested in collaborating with students to put together displays,...
Posted: August 27, 2015, 10:50 AM
Some articles to contextualize the "Why" of recent events
Wondering why and what people in different Baltimore neighborhoods are protesting? Confused about what caused the peaceful protests as well as violent riots? Unclear about the various...
Posted: April 29, 2015, 5:24 PM
HBO Seeks Diverse, Emerging Writers Beginning March 4th!
HBO Seeks Diverse, Emerging Writers for HBOAccess Writing Fellowship by lgbtqumbc HBO has announced the launch of the HBOAccess Writing Fellowship which will begin accepting applications on...
Posted: March 2, 2015, 1:15 PM
