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.
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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
Recent Posts:
Paws & Reflect: Gender, Sexuality, & Romantic Exploration
Hello community members of TPC, Next week, on Wednesday February 21st, 2024, from 5:00pm-6:30pm, we will be hosting our first Paws and Reflect workshop! For the unaware, this workshop is...
Posted: February 14, 2024, 11:10 AM
2024: Year of the Dragon
From all of us at The Mosaic, we wish you a happy and prosperous new year! Also known as the Spring Festival (春节) / Chinese New Year (新年) in China, Tết in Vietnam, and Seollal (설날) in Korea,...
Posted: February 9, 2024, 12:56 PM
We will be closing at 4:00pm today.
In celebration and support of The Mosaic's 20th Anniversary event, The Pride Center will be closed after 4:00pm today. If you are able, please join us in celebration of this milestone! We...
Posted: February 5, 2024, 10:04 AM
Check out our center hours and more information!
We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests in the center! As we are in a new semester, please check out our hours below. The Gathering Space will be open on Sundays this semester, from...
Posted: February 3, 2024, 10:47 AM
Check out our center hours and more information!
We are so excited to welcome returning and new guests in the center! As we are in a new semester, please check out our hours below. Mondays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00...
Posted: February 2, 2024, 12:55 PM