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
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Learn more at our Nov. 11th What's the Tea Discussion!
Presidential Proclamation -- National Native American Heritage Month, 2015 NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2015 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A...
Posted: November 6, 2015, 1:40 PM
Lets celebrate!!
This handout lists some of the many nationally and internationally recognized and/or celebrated diverse days of observance and religious/ethnic holidays that fall within the month of November....
Posted: November 2, 2015, 3:21 PM
Tickets are $7. Visit the Facebook event for more info!
THIS Monday, November 2, 7-9:30 pm Senator Theatre 5904 York Rd, Baltimore Join us for the final night of the first Baltimore Environmental Film Series: Mother Kuskokwim is about the native...
Posted: October 29, 2015, 5:29 PM
Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2:30-4pm - RSVP Soon!
THIS Sunday, November 1, 2:30-4 pm Temple Rodef Shalom 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA Please join us for an interfaith dialogue about climate change and the Pope’s recent encyclical on...
Posted: October 29, 2015, 5:22 PM
Spend your Spring Break serving others!
Alternative Spring Break applications are due 11/10! Spend your Spring Break combating civic issues through service! ASB participants gain a sense of camaraderie, compassion, and empathy...
Posted: October 28, 2015, 3:46 PM
