(1) Saya Des Rodgers and Saya U Khin were Scrabble Champions at the tournaments held at Guardian premises and YMCA. Chambers Dictionary and Jones Pronouncing Dictionary were used to confirm/deny the word challenges. They were always present on Saya U Khin’s desk. Saya Des moved to UK and […]
Members The members of South East Asian Peninsular Games include Burma Cambodia Laos Malaysia Singapore Thailand Vietnam The 1st SEAP Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand in 1959. Second SEAP Games 2nd SEAP Games was held in Rangoon, Burma in December 1961. Aung San Stadium was the main […]
Update : December 22, 2020 Joined Rangoon University in 1948. Per advice of his uncle Professor U Po Tha (Chemistry) he studied Engineering at RU Completed BSME and MSME at Lehigh University. Retired as Professor of Mechanical Engineering Moved to Canada. Wrote articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter […]
Photos Htein Win Dr. Thwe Oo Dr. Nyan Taw Photos It is important to preserve and share old photos. Before the advent of digital cameras and smart phones, it was not simple and cheap to take photos (let alone process them). In my younger days, I had a […]
Update : December 22, 2020 I am trying to honor Outstanding Burmese in general, and RU Alumni in particular. Enhanced the list compiled by Saya U Wun (Minthuwun) of “Outstanding Burmese who are First in their field”. Enhanced another list “Early Female Scholars who did post-graduate degrees (mainly […]
Update : December 22, 2020 In November 1964, the RIT English Department was established to teach first year and second year B.E and B. Arch Sayama Terry (Daw Yin Yin Mya) was Assistant Lecturer and Head of the Department. She was a Beauty Queen.She migrated to Australia. Sayama […]
Update : December 22, 2020 Letter Hello Ko Hla Min: It was a pleasure to read the message of good wishes to all RIT members sent by Bhikku Ashin Pannagavesaka (Bobby Myo Tun, A69). I’ve just finished dashing off a note of greetings to him, and was reminiscing […]
Update : December 22, 2020 by Ko Zaw Min and Ko Ohn Khine Edited by Ko Hla Min Ko Zaw Min (EP70) matriculated from St, Albert’s High School, Maymyo in 1964. Had a very high ILA (Intelligence Level Aggregate) and was admitted to the first ever 1st BE […]
Update : December 29, 2020 Maung Ngwe Hlinne / Saya U Thet Lwin (Registrar). Tekaktho Moe War / Saya U Moe Aung (EE63). Kogyi Kaung / Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF) Yin Maung / Saya Dr. Taing Oke (ChE69) Chi Hte Nu Nu Kyaw / Ko Kyaw […]
Update : December 27, 2020 U Aung Khin U Ba Than U Tin Hlaing (GBNF) U Myo Win (GBNF) U Thein Htun Aung (GBNF) Dr. Chan Nyein (GBNF) U Aung Khin Saya was Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering. Retired and moved to Canada Per U Tin Lwin […]