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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:

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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.

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Recent Posts:

Open Letter to Our Community: The Mosaic is Here for You

Hello UMBC Community Members and Cultural/Religious Org Leaders, Our deepest condolences go out to those affected by the Las Vegas shooting, hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters...

Posted: October 5, 2017, 1:51 PM

URGENT POST: for DACA Recipients - OCT 5th Deadline!

Mayor Catherine Pugh Stands in support of DACA On September 5th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood...

Posted: October 4, 2017, 2:59 PM

Responding to the Tragedy in Las Vegas

From UMBC's Administration & Leadership Team

Dear Members of the UMBC Community, We are deeply saddened by the senseless and horrific mass shooting that took so many innocent lives last night in Las Vegas. The UMBC community offers our...

Posted: October 3, 2017, 11:46 AM

October Mosaic Newsletter!

Checkout our monthly newsletter!

Make sure you check out our newsletter below with our events this month, Critical Social Justice week, as well as an introduction of our brand new Ambassadors!

Posted: September 30, 2017, 7:52 PM

IMPORTANT: Update Regarding Travel Restriction Proclamation

From President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous

Dear Members of the UMBC Community,   We are writing to provide information on President Trump’s proclamation, announcedSunday, imposing restrictions on citizens of eight nations seeking entry...

Posted: September 26, 2017, 3:40 PM