Ishmael Beah, international children’s rights activist and author, will speak in the Bradley Theatre on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. This will be a convocation credit for students. Beah’s memoir, “A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier,” has been published in over 40 languages and recounts his time in Sierra Leonean as a child soldier. It is, according to the author’s website, “a powerful book about preserving what means the most to us, even in uncertain times.”

In November of 2007, UNICEF appointed Beah as Advocate for Children Affected by War, a title that he was the fist to hold. He has authored one additional book, “Radiance of Tomorrow, A Novel.”

Ishmael Beah to speak at LakelandIshmael Beah, international children’s rights activist and author, will speak in the Bradley Theatre on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. This will be a convocation credit for students. Beah’s memoir, “A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier,” has been published in over 40 languages and recounts his time in Sierra Leonean as a child soldier. It is, according to the author’s website, “a powerful book about preserving what means the most to us, even in uncertain times.”In November of 2007, UNICEF appointed Beah as Advocate for Children Affected by War, a title that he was the fist to hold. He has authored one additional book, “Radiance of Tomorrow, A Novel.”Third annual rummage saleThe women’s basketball team will hold its third annual indoor rummage sale on March 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donations are currently being accepted and can be dropped off at the LC Athletic Department up t port the women’s basketball 2017 international tour. Contact Lindsey Vande Hoef at 920-565-1024 x 2200 with any questions.ThinkHaus’ next presentationOn March 19, the next ThinkHaus will take place at 7 p.m. at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center Matrix in Sheboygan. The featured speaker will be Jon Doll, who is the executive director at United Way of Sheboygan County. He will talk about the “Born to Succeed-School Readiness” program. Discussion will include topics of further developing the program and how social movement may be the avenue of growth. According to lakeland.edu, “even sweeping movements began on a small scale before gaining momentum and becoming a social norm.” In being aware of the possibilities for change, there will be “an enormous impact” on developing the growth and education of children “and the quality of our future workforce.”Lakeland introduces its own TV showChantal Aytchan, senior psychology major, and David Gallianetti, director of communications, have come up with the idea of a talk show to allow students to voice their opinions on matters concerning Lakeland.The show will consist of three men and women, all of whom are students. The idea came from daily talk shows like “The View” and “The Real.” Currently, the plan is to tape two episodes before the semester ends. Everyone is welcome to participate and, if interested, should contact Gallianetti at [email protected] or Aytchan at [email protected].