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- July 25, 2008: Died after battle with pancreatic cancerThe Associated Press: Prof Whose 'Last Lecture' Became Sensation Dies (July 25, 2008)
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- September 18, 2007: Farewell lectureCarnegie Mellon University: An Enduring Legacy
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Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University. In 2006, he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. In August 2007, Pausch was told he had a matter of months to live.Carnegie Mellon University: An Enduring Legacy
A university spokeswoman said Randy Pausch died on July 25, 2008, at his home in Virginia. Pausch was 47 years old.The Associated Press: Prof Whose 'Last Lecture' Became Sensation Dies (July 25, 2008)
The Last Lecture
Pausch was invited to present a "last lecture," wherein a professor is asked to ruminate on his legacy and accomplishments. He gave the talk on September 18, 2007, and the particular poignancy of his situation brought national attention. A book, The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams was published in 2008.The Associated Press: Prof whose 'last lecture' became sensation dies (July 25, 2008)Randy Pausch's Last Lecture Quotes
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."ABC News: Professor's Full Lecture: Part 1 (October 3, 2007)"...we're not going to talk about spirituality and religion, although I will tell you that I have achieved a deathbed conversion... I just bought a Macintosh."ABC News: Professor's Full Lecture: Part 1 (October 3, 2007)
"Some brick walls are made of flesh."ABC News: Professor's Full Lecture: Part 1 (October 3, 2007)
"...I think that that's one of the best things you can give somebody – the chance to show them what it feels like to make other people get excited and happy."ABC News: Professor's Full Lecture: Part 1 (October 3, 2007)
"...you just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore. ... Never lose the childlike wonder."ABC News: Professor's Full Lecture: Part 1 (October 3, 2007)
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Randy Pausch Questions
Randy Pausch died of Cancer in 2008 but lives on in his online video The Last Lecture, Which he gave at what university in 2007? 1 Answer"The Last Lecture" was given at Carnegie Mellon on Sept. 18, 2007. Here is a video: ... read more
DOES ANYONE HAVE A ANSWER TO WHAT HAPPENED TO RANDI RHODES I REALLY MISS HER INFORMED RADIO FORMAT. 1 AnswerNova M Radio, which was running Randi's show, appears to be in some financial difficulty. It was rumored to be about to file bankruptcy, although (according to ... read more
Is James Randi's $1 million challenge proof there is no such thing as paranormal activity (psychics, magnetic humans, faith healing, etc)? 5 AnswersIt's hard to believe the DOD would sink millions into researching these subjects if they didn't get some results for the money. There's pretty reliable data tha... read more
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“Brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want things.” – Randy Pausch
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"I can't control the cards I'm dealt, just how I play the hand." -Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture) http://xrl.us/bgdikk
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"Time is all you have. And you may find one day that you have less of it than you think"- Randy Pausch
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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."-Henry David Thoreau http://bit.ly/tQvJK Randy Pausch
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RT @cnpsupport: "Are you spending your time on the right things? Because time is all you have." ~ Randy Pausch (LOVE THIS)
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