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:
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
Honoring and Celebrating Black History Month
The Mosaic & Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, & Belonging (i3b) join in honoring, celebrating, and bringing awareness to our Black and African American community. We recognize the...
Posted: February 1, 2024, 1:33 PM
Check out our center hours as start out a new year!
Hello Community Members of The Pride Center! New semester means updated hours! We are so excited to welcome our returning and new guests in the center. Due to our foot traffic increasing 5...
Posted: January 31, 2024, 12:23 PM
Gender, Sexuality, & Romantic Exploration
In collaboration with Retriever Integrated Health (RIH), we will be hosting ongoing facilitated workshops with the intention of affirming queerness, working to foster a community, centering...
Posted: January 30, 2024, 2:03 PM