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.
Learn more about The Mosaic
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:
We will be closing at 4:00pm today.
Due to staffing, The Pride Center will be closed after 4pm today. We expect to open tomorrow during our regularly scheduled business hours. Feel free to visit any of our other i3b spaces or email...
Posted: November 2, 2023, 2:51 PM
Check Out Our Modified Hours
Hello Pride Community Members, We would like to take a moment to thank our (seb) partners this weekend for a successful event this past Saturday evening. We'd also like to thank all of our...
Posted: October 30, 2023, 4:31 PM
Celebrating and honoring Indigenous people and communities
Recognized each year on the second Monday of October, today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday to acknowledge all of our Indigenous communities across the United States. We honor,...
Posted: October 9, 2023, 3:51 PM
A Time to Celebrate Queer History
LGBTQ+ History Month originated in the United States, and was first celebrated in 1994. This month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history celebrates role models,...
Posted: October 9, 2023, 3:10 PM
A Celebration of the Autumn Harvest
The Mid Autumn Festival is a harvest festival and holiday that takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar calendar. Predominately observed across Asian countries such as China,...
Posted: September 29, 2023, 12:58 PM