A Dying Professor's Last Lecture:
Professor Randy Pausch of Carnegie Mellon University was about to give a lecture Tuesday afternoon. Before saying a word, he received a standing ovation from 400 students and colleagues. He motioned for them to sit down; "Make me earn it," he joked. Top professors are asked to give hypothetical final talks on the theme: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? It can be an intriguing hour, watching healthy professors consider their demise and ruminate over subjects dear to them. But Dr. Pausch's speech was more than just an academic exercise. The 46-year-old father of three has pancreatic cancer and is expected to live for just a few months. His lecture was a rollicking and riveting journey through the lessons of his life; an article and a highlights video follow. [more]

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If you are touched by Prof. Pausch's journey, send him a note of appreciation. [more]

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	Previous Reflections:
On Sep 24, 2007 murals writes:	U will live forever in every heart professor!
On Sep 24, 2007 J writes:	Dear Dr. Pausch, I sat here to write some appreiciation or some thing how much I liked your lecture, those simple and noble things in life, I may not express as much as I wanted to, but your ideas: "one of the kind universe needs" especially parents unerstanding and tolerance for children activities. Thanks for the lecture.
On Sep 24, 2007 A. S. Mathew writes:	Dear Dr. Pausch: I heard your lecture in A.B.C. which was very positive and challenging. Have you given up on God's healing touch, He is able to to it. I am praying for you, God bless you and heal you.
On Sep 24, 2007 James Nuing writes:	After reading this article by the said professor it remind me of a quote as follows.."WRITE SOMETHING WORTH READING AND DO SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERED."
On Sep 25, 2007 jenni writes:	Wow! What an amazing story, what confidence allowing your students to "Make me earn it." I teach adults and cannot see myself saying this.
On Sep 25, 2007 robin writes:	made me cry. i am still crying, now. thank you. (that's good thing.)
On Oct 4, 2007 Dorothy writes:	"what manner of love the Father has given unto us, that we should be called the sons of God." (The Bible) May God be with you and keep you and encourage you daily, may you always experience the love of Jesus in your heart.
On Nov 9, 2007 Bonni Fields writes:	Some people are born great while others have greatness thrust upon them. You are truly someone I admire and will never forget.
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