Experience the moving words that generated a national bestselling book and inspired millions to believe in the power of achieving their childhood dreams. Randy Pausch, a professor of computer science, human-computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was asked to deliver his "Last Lecture" -- part of a series designed to examine the final lessons a speaker would impart when facing his or her own mortality. For Pausch, who had recently received a terminal cancer diagnosis, the topic was anything but hypothetical. The inspirational lecture Pausch delivered, titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," became an instant sensation and resonated with people around the globe. Although Pausch lost his cancer battle on July 25, 2008, his legacy lives on through
The Last Lecture
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Last Lecture
DVD is specifically designed for classroom use and includes a downloadable educator's guide with discussion guides, activities, and web links for additional resources. It also includes an interview with Pausch and a photo gallery.