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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Four new AGRs open across campus
Over the past month, four All-Gender Restrooms have opened. These locations can be found in the following: ITE 1st floor, adjacent to the elevator and Image Research Center Fine Arts 1st...
Posted: August 29, 2019, 5:17 PM
In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raided by police. But how and why did these raids occur? This past Friday marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall...
Posted: July 1, 2019, 1:50 PM
Check out these events on and off campus to celebrate
Hello Campus Partners, Pride month is celebrated every year in June to give recognition to the LGBTQ+ community, their accomplishments, and their struggles. We celebrate in June to commemorate...
Posted: June 4, 2019, 2:14 PM
Congratulations to our Lavender Awardees and Graduates!
This past Monday we recognized some outstanding members of the LGBTQ+ community at our annual Lavender Celebration. We're happy to announce this year's winners: LGBTQ+ Advocate of the Year: Bec...
Posted: May 15, 2019, 2:36 PM
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
