Ian Rawson, member of the Carnegie Mellon community, discusses his life experiences as the Keynote Speaker during the 2011 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Leslie McAhren (A'10) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 113th Commencement on May 15, 2011.

Randy Pausch addresses the CMU Class of 2008 during the 2008 Commencement Ceremony.

Al Gore gives the Keynote Speech during the 2008 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Bill Cosby gives the Keynote Speech during the 2009 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Allison Lukacsy (A'09) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 112th Commencement on May 15, 2009.

Allison Lukacsy (A'09) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 112th Commencement on May 15, 2009.

President Cohen addresses graduates during the 2009 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Eric Schmidt of Google Inc., gives the Keynote Address during the 2009 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Leslie McAhren (A'10) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 113th Commencement on May 15, 2011.

President Cohen addresses graduates during the 2011 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Alia Poonawala (BSA'11) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 114th Commencement on May 15, 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biological Sciences and Drama with a minor in Biomedical Eng.

Aron Ralston (E'97), Keynote Speaker, during the 2011 CMU Commencement Ceremony.

Alia Poonawala (BSA'11) was chosen to represent her class as student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 114th Commencement on May 15, 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biological Sciences and Drama with a minor in Biomedical Eng.