Latin terms

In Latin, there are four terms to specify students.

• alumnus means “male student”
• almuna means “female student”
• alumni means “male students”
• alumnae means “female students”

Alumni (Modern usage)

• In modern usage, the term “alumni” applies to both male and female students.
• It refers to former students (not necessarily graduates) of a school, college or university.
• It may also refer to former employees of a company or corporation.

Most Universities have

• Alumni Associations
• Office of Alumni Relations

RIT Alumni International

• RIT Alumni International was formed in 1999 with the primary objective of planning and implementing the First RIT Grand Reunion and SPZP (Saya Pu Zaw Pwe).
• Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) served as the President.
• The RIT Alumni International Newsletter was published in April, 1999.
• The Newsletter was posted on the two RIT web sites, Facebook groups and Google group.

RIT Alumni International Newsletter

The Newsletter and Updates cover

• the good and sad news of sayas, sayamas and alumni
• micro-gatherings, mini-gatherings, gatherings (by class and/or discipline), world wide Reunions and SPZPs
• articles
• photos

Northern California RIT Alumni Association

• Northern California RIT Alumni Association was formed seven years ago as a continuation of the San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Group and RIT Alumni International.
• Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) served as the first President. His successors include U Kaung Kaung Oo (Gordon, M83) and U Aung Myint Oo (EC84).
• Stan Liou (M67, Table Tennis) served as the first Chair of BOD (Board of Directors). His successor is Saya U Myat Htoo (C68).
• U Thaung Nyunt (M87), U Myint Swe (EP74) and U Tin Maung Win (C86) served as Secretary for the different terms.
• NorCal RITAA provides scholarship for the children of alumni in the USA.
• NorCal RITAA works closely with RITAA in Yangon to provide scholarship for eligible YTU students.
• NorCal RITAA facilitated to raise funds for the YTU Library Modernization Project. It donated $3000 for the training of Library Staff. It also provided the first installment of $6650 for the sign board and general fund.
• Daw Mu Mu Kin has donated Saya Allen Htay’s books to YTU Library. In memory of Saya Allen, she also provided scholarships to YTU students.

RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association

• RITAA is a short name for RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association.
  WHO often refers to it as ARITA.
• U Tin Latt (M85) served as the first President. He is succeeded by U Myo Aye.
• It has helped with the fund raising for the YTU Library Modernization Project.