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Civil Engineering

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  • Civil Engineering was the first course offered in 1924 at the Engineering Department of Rangoon University
  • The first group of students graduated in 1928.
  • RU later had Civil Engineering Department.

U Ba Hli

  • First native Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University
  • Taught Civil Engineering courses
  • Credited for proposing the “Twinning Program” with prestigious US Universities
  • Formerly Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal at GTI
  • See several posts about Sayagyi

Dr. Aung Gyi

Dr. Aung Gyi
  • Early recipient of “Twinning Program”
  • BS and MS from MITPh.D from University of Alberta
  • Succeeded U Mya Han as Head of Civil Engg
  • Served as Professor and Head of Civil Engg before becoming Rector
  • Contributed several articles
Dr. Aung Gyi (Top left)

U Min Wun

  • Early recipient of “Twinning Program”
  • BS from MIT
  • MS from Cornell University o
  • Succeeded Dr. Aung Gyi as Professor and Head of Civil Engg
  • Founding member of BARB
  • Member of Myanmar Pyeik Ka Dein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe
  • Contributed several articles
U Min Wun (Pon Tu)

Some Memories

  • Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF), Founding member and President of RIT Alumni International
    Core Organizer for SPZP-2000
    President, RIT Photography Association
  • Dr. San Lin (C62, part-time saya)
    Retired after working for UN in Thailand
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  • Saya Dr. San Hla Aung (C58)
    Retired Professor, University of New Orleans
    President, RIT Rowing
    President, RIT Swimming & Water Polo
    Line Judge, RUBC Regattas
  • U Nyi Hla Nge (C69)
    Retired Dy. Minister
  • U Saw Linn (C71, GBNF)
    Core Organizer of SPZP-2012
    Managed Logistics, Security;
    Chief Editor, Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Magazine;
    Reprinted 23 Old RIT Annual Magazines
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C69 in 2009

Dr. Htin Aung (SPHS63, C69)

  • Retired Professor and Head of Civil Engg
  • RIT Chinlon Selected
  • Also played Soccer and Badminton
Dr. Htin Aung (Pon Tu)

Daw Myint Myint (C69)

  • Major donor of 69er Health Care Fund
  • Donated to YTU Library Modernization
  • Hosted Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Gatherings
Daw Myint Myint (C69) : Donor for YTU Library, 69er HCF …

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Win Myint, Than Aye, Oo Maung, Khin Maung Chit, Maung Wang (Canada), Kyaw Oo, Theik Htun (GBNF)

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