RIP: Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008)

Written August 3, 2008 in Personal

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This post is in memoriam Professor Randy Pausch.

In Aug 2007, Randy was told he had 6 months to live. He beat the clock and lived close to a year, inspiring students from CMU.

This is something that everyone should watch. Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture.

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. For more, visit www.cmu.edu/randyslecture.

As well as his speech at Carnegie Mellon’s Commencement Ceremony 2008, where he talked about beating the Grim Reaper.

Professor Randy Pausch made a surprise return to Carnegie Mellon University to deliver an inspirational speech to the Class of 2008 at the Commencement ceremony on May 18, 2008.