U Wai Lwin hosted a surprise birthday party for Ma Ma Emma, beloved spouse of Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi. It was in January 2013 a few days after SPZP-2012. Attendees Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi Saya U Tin Htut Saya Dr.Aung Soe Saya U Thein Tan Saya U Myo […]
Update : April 3, 2020 Academic Year Usually spans two calendar years e.g. 1968 – 69 We will say Class of 69 (or just 69) instead of Class of 1968 – 69e.g. M69 stands for Mechanical 1968 – 69 Alumni Student Need not be a graduate In the […]
Background Foundation may stand for Base (e.g. foundation of a building). It may be an organization to support a noble cause (e.g. Education) “Four Foundations of Mindfulness” is a treatise for Meditation. SPHS I was assigned as a volunteer to help the School library. The SPHS Library received […]
Ivan is M69 Moved to US Studied MS PE for New York and New Jersey Entrepreneur Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 Major donor for the 69er Health Care Fund Two daughters Six grand children Life Gold for Bridge For several years, he hosted the annual RIT-UCC Gathering (with Sayagyi […]
Synonym Starting from the Rangoon University Golden Jubilee in 1970, the term “Swel Daw Yeik” became a synonym for RIT and its predecessors. Swel Daw Yeik Anyeint became a feature of the RIT gatherings such as Singapore Thingyan & SPZPs. Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung was published by […]
Post : 2015 Dear Hla Min, I have been an ardent “fan” of your RIT Newsletter updates ever since you included me in your mailing list at the suggestion of Des Rodgers many many years ago. You have made a great contribution to the RIT community by bringing […]
Scrabble Saya Des and Saya U Khin were Scrabble Champions at the tournaments held at Guardian premises, YMCA and RIT. Many sayas from the English Department and Civil Department are Scrabble enthusiasts Chambers Dictionary and Jones Pronouncing Dictionary were used to confirm/deny the word challenges. They were always […]
Update : March 31, 2020 Steeve’s Advice U Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, EC70) is a Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs. He said, “You should not retire. You may re-tire (as in re-threading a tire). We will try to support you and your projects. Retired I am retired from […]
Introduction Never forgot his roots Steeve Kay (U Thaung Sein, EC70) never forgot his roots : his beloved land, alma mater, mentors and friends. His mentors, colleagues and friends also acknowledge hie metta and cetana. e.g. the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65 acknowledged him in […]
by U Thein Han (Maryland) From March 1, 1929 It’s been a long journey. 91 years is long and I made it. I’ve reached the aged barrier 90 and from now on everyday is a bonus for me. My health is the same, no problem. Blood tests results […]
