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:
The Validation of Our Identities
I Rise for the Validation of Our Identities... In my sophomore year of high school, I promised myself I would wait until I was in college to explore my gender identity and expression more,...
Posted: October 23, 2017, 5:51 PM
Those Who Are Silenced In Our Society
I Rise For Those Who Are Silenced In Our Society… What does this mean? Who is actually silenced? Of course, everyone can speak up... right? Not necessarily. Growing up was interesting for me. I...
Posted: October 23, 2017, 5:44 PM
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(Adapted from UMBC Women's Center Wordpress site.) Over the past year, acts of resistance and resilience have electrified our country and world. Immediate images that flash through our minds...
Posted: October 23, 2017, 12:56 PM
Don't forget to use the #CSJRise #UMBCMosaic hashtags!
As part of Critical Social Justice week, The Women’s and Mosaic Center will be co-hosting events everyday next week starting on Monday, October 23rd to Friday October 27th. In order to adequately...
Posted: October 20, 2017, 4:18 PM
Regarding Chad, Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia
The Proclamation, issued on Sept. 24th, is entitled the "Proclamation on Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other...
Posted: October 18, 2017, 5:21 PM
