Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

With equal parts humor and heart, Carnegie Mellon professor and alumnus Randy Pausch delivered a one-of-a-kind last lecture that moved an overflow crowd at the university — and went on to move audiences around the globe.

Randy died July 25 of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47. A memorial service by invitation only will be held Sept. 22. However the entire event will be streamed live on ABCNews.com. Read more about the service and share how he touched your life.

Use the following links for additional resources:

• Watch Randy's lecture on YouTube. Download it at iTunes U. 
• Watch ABC's special: Randy Pausch's Last Lecture — A Celebration of Life on ABC.com, featuring Diane Sawyer's interview with Randy.
• Order a DVD online or by calling 1-866-371-6774.
• Learn more about "The Last Lecture," Randy's new book co-written by alumnus Jeffrey Zaslow. You can also order Randy's book online.
• Help continue Randy's work, support the Honorary Fund.
• Learn more about Alice, Randy's academic project that is revolutionizing computer programming education.
• Learn more about the Entertainment Technology Center, which Randy co-founded.
• Visit Randy's site to read a personal message from Randy and learn more about his work. (Due to heavy traffic, this site may experiencing problems.) 
• Watch Randy's lectures on Time Management and his surprise appearance at Carnegie Mellon's 2008 Commencement ceremony.