Spoken Gems » Randy Pausch

Randy Pausch: Carnegie Mellon Commencement

Michael — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:56:09 +0000

On May 18, 2008, Randy Pausch made a surprising appearance at Carnegie Mellon University to deliver a commencement speech.

Thank you, Randy, for using your precious time to remind us what really matters.

Randy Pausch: Time Management

Michael — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:16:02 +0000

In November 2007, Randy Pausch gave a lecture on Time Management at the University of Virginia. Even if it is not so well known compared to his last lecture, it’s one of the best lectures I’ve ever seen. And it demonstrates what a great and funny teacher the world lost.

Randy Pausch: Testimony to the Labor, Health & Human Services Subcommittee

Michael — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:33:15 +0000

Four month before his death, Randy Pausch spoke on behalf of all pancreatic cancer patients before the Labor, Health & Human Services Subcommittee. He talked about why it is urgent to increase the funding for this hideous disease.

Randy Pausch: “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” (The Last Lecture)

Michael — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:28:43 +0000

Usually, I wouldn’t go with a topic every week, but this great man deserves it.

Professor Randy Pausch passed away on July 25th. Nine month before he died from pancreatic cancer, he left behind an outstanding spoken gem. His last lecture at Carnegie Mellon University inspired millions of viewers all over the world.

You might have seen the lecture on YouTube before. This one is a longer version including speeches from friends and collegues (Steve Seabolt, Jim Foley, Jimmy Cohen and Andries "Andy" van Dam) after the lecture.

Carnegie Mellon provides a transcript [.pdf]. More information can be found at Six Minutes.