Dr. Mortimer Sellers is Regents Professor of the University System of Maryland and Director of the Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Baltimore. His areas of expertise include constitutional law, philosophy of law, and Roman law as well as international and comparative law. His topic, “America: The New Rome,” is integral to the theme of the NIAF Pellegri Program on Ancient Rome and its Legacy in America, funded by a five-year grant from the National Italian American Foundation, thanks to a bequest from Mr. Ernest Pellegri.

Dancing by the Power: Movement Matters presents, In Times Like These, an evening length exploration of the tools necessary for survival in the midst of war; a clarion call for love, for community, for justice that starts with how we care for ourselves and each other.  Featuring live musical performances by CAFE steel drum orchestra, Michael Aaron, Ronyah LaVaune, Wendy Hicks and of course, Movement Matters dance company!  With a pop-up vintage shop and interactive mural, audience members will be invited to explore and express their own longings for love, community and justice!