In 2017, Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) requested his former sayas and colleagues to donate for the “Training Component” of the YTU Modernization Project. The projected expense was $3000.
U Aung Myaing
Sponsors and donors
Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) donated $500 as seed money for the fund. Saya U Myat Thwin (ChE66) and Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) donated $500 each. Yap May Hoe (ChE67) donated $1000.
U Maung MaungU Myat ThwinU Tin Maung Nyunt
Other sayas and alumni in the US, Singapore and Myanmar donated in cash and kind.
Better late than never
It took some time to get the “Training Component” project by the higher authorities.
The project came to fruition in July 2018.
U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) posted photos about the tour to the selected libraries in Singapore.
In the old Education systems, only those who passed I.Sc. examination with science option (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) with 50 or more marks in those “major” subjects could apply for the engineering school.
The classes were called 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (Final) year of engineering.
New Education System
In November 1964, under the then new Education System, three batches of students were admitted to RIT.
400+ students attended the first ever 1st BE
300+ students attended the first ever 2nd BE
about 200 students attended the first ever 3rd BE
RU Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee of Rangoon University was celebrated in 1970. “Swel Daw Yiek Anyeint” and “Htee Yein” from RIT were attractions. The two items were organized by Saya U Saw Htun (“Saw Lu”, Head of the RIT Burmese Department).
Shwe YaDu
The Shwe YaDu of the New Education System was celebrated by
69ers (for the admission to the 2nd BE in 1964)
the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
YTU with the support of Swel Daw Yeik Foundation and Alumni
Most members matriculated in 1952 and graduated with B.Sc.(Engg) in 1958.
Per request of Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (Director General of UBARI and Part-time saya at the Electrical Engineering Department, his son-in-law U Htay Aung (Victor, EC80) provided the Class Photo of EE58.
U Htay Aung is the nephew of Saya U Sein Hlaing (EE Professor)
Sayagyi U Ba Hli was the first native Dean of Engineering. He also taught Civil Engineering classes.
Saya U Kyaw Tun is an early Saya at the EE Department. He is a Saya of our sayas.
Saya U Tin Swe retired as Lecturer. In the early days, EE Department had a single professor. Many years later, EC (Electronics) and EP (Power) would become separate Departments with their own Professors.
U Maung Maung (UBARI) taught part time.
Mr. Redpath (UK) and Dr. Calder (USA) were non-Burmese sayas.
U Ba Than taught Mechanical Engineering subjects.
EE58
U Aye (M62) wrote : U Aung Pe (EE 58), 2nd row 4th from L. (Retired Lt. Col DI)
U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)
U Htin Paw
Won two Gold Medals at the RU Convocation in 1958.
Since the Endowment could not cover the rising cost of Gold, his family had to contribute K300 for the “true” Gold Medals.
Joined the Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer.
Studied for his Masters at the University of Michigan (under the UBARI scholarship).
Upon his return, he taught part time at the EE Department while working for UBARI
Transferred to the Electrical Inspectorate.
Moved to USA.
Past President of TBSA (Theravada Buddhist Society of America)
Co-founder and President of BEA (Burmese Engineers Association).
Son : Dr. Barry Paw (MD, Ph.D, GBNF)
Brother : U Tun Thein (A67)
Nephews : U Hla Thein (Robert, M72)
Wrote a series of articles for “RIT Alumni International Newsletter”
Saya U Ba Nyunt (EE58, GBNF)
EE sayas & alumni at SPZP-2000
Joined the Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer
Did further studies in the USA.
Upon return to Burma, Saya transferred to BOC/MOC.
Spouse : Daw May Su (Physics, GBNF)
In 2000, visited USA to see his daughter and grand child.
U Khin Maung Zaw : KMZ (EC76) Webmaster of first RIT website
Daw Mai Khin Nyunt : Rosie Gyi (ChE71) Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung
U Moe Aung : Saya (EE63) Tekkatho Moe War (Laureate Poet)
U Myint Pe : Cartoon Box (M72) Lu shwin daw Seik Kyee
U Nyunt Htay : Saya (Met73) Maung Nyunt Htay (Ah Htet Min Hla)
U Ohn Khine : Gaing Gyi (M70) Intake of 64 & 65; HMEE
U San Lin : Maung Lu Pay (M87) Norcal RITAA
Dr. Soe Thein : Saya (C75) Webmaster, Singapore SPZP
U Thein Htut : ex-UCC, Mdy (EC83) IT expert
U Thein Ngwe : Ko Thein (Tokyo) (ChE76) Co-founder, RITAJ
U Tin Aung Win : Oscar (M69) 69er, HIC
U Tin Lin : Saya (ChE72) Annotated Pon Tu; Singapore SPZP
U Tin Myint : Saya (M80) Posted artifacts
U Win Thein Zaw : Wai Lu (Min69) Took Optional Burmese
U Wynn Htain Oo : Mg Mar Ga (M72) Super Fundraiser
U Moe AungU Wynn Htain Oo and U Myint PeU Ohn Khine and Daw Mae Khin NyuntU Khin Maung ZawU Ko Ko KyiDr. Soe TheinU Myint PeU Wynn Htain OoU Aung MyaingU Tin Aung WinU San LinU Khin Maung Zaw
During my visit to Yangon, some UCC colleagues hosted a Lunch gathering at Kone Myint Tha, 8th Mile.
Four of them have MYINT in their names.
The hosts were U Sein Myint and U Soe Myint. Both are UN Retirees.
The guests included U Aung Myint (GBNF), U Win Myint and Daw Nu Nu Aung.
U Aung Myint was caught in the traffic. So, he is not in the picture. In a previous visit U Aung Myint and his son Ko Aung Khine Cho took us to Tanyin (Syriam).
Thanks to all the four MYINTs.
After the lunch gathering, we walked to Saya U Soe Paing’s house and paid respect to Saya.
Group Photo posted by U Aung Chaw (Victor, Uzin Okkantha, SPHS63, C69)
5th row : Myint Swe, Phillip Ba Mg (GBNF), Henry Aye, Aung Kyi Myint, George Khoo, John Hoe, Hoke Kyin, Tyron Hla Mg, Peter Hoke Wan (Than Soe, Volleyball), Victor Chaw(Aung Chaw, C69, Sayadaw)
4th row : Richard Than, George Htun, ? , Thein Tun, Victor Nyi, Kauk Leong, Eric Hoe, Mg Mg Kyi (Dip Ing, Wales, GBNF), Khin Mg Tun, ? , Thomas Kyaw Sein
3rd row : Kyaw Khin (SPED, GBNF), Eddie Nyunt, Mg Mg, Edward Aung, Zaw Minn, Victor Nyunt (Nyunt Wai), Charlie Htoon, Brownie Way (Aung Thu Yein, GBNF), Atom Hla, Mg Mg Thaik
2nd row : Stanley Leo Min, Hla Thaung, Than Soe, Sayar San Thein, ? , Stanley Boon, Edwin Ngwe (Aye Ngwe), Tin Shwe
1st row : Than Win (M69), Tyron Kyaw Sein, ? , Walter Su, Kyaw Win, Allan Saw Mg (Khin Mg Bo, EP69, GBNF), Thein Wai (USA), Eric Thaung, ?
Thanks to Atom Hla for his memorization
Editor’s Note:
After retirement, Phillip Ba Maung became a Sayadaw. He passed away.
Aung Kyi Myint was selected as Luyechun from Agri (Yezin) in the Summer of 1965.
Peter Hoke Wan was Burma Selected for Volleyball.
After retirement, Victor Chaw became a Sayadaw. He resided in Sagaing Hills before moving to the Delta region.
Mg Mg Kyi (GBNF) stood 11th in the Matriculation of 1963 and won Collegiate Scholarship. After retirement, Mg Mg Kyi moved to Wales, UK.
Kyaw Khin (GBNF) was Track and Field Champion for Hurdles and 1500m. He became National Coach.
Victor Nyunt stood 4th in the Matriculation of 1963 and won Collegiate Scholarship. He retired after teaching in Myanmar and Malaysia.
Brownie Way (GBNF) stood 13th in the Matriculation of 1963 and won Collegiate Scholarship.
Atom Hla and friends organized a Soon Kwyay for Uzin Saya Beatson (High School Physics, Scout Master).
Met Edwin Ngwe at the Birthday Soon Kyway gathering at “Shwe Ba” by Kyaw Win.
Met Than Win at 69er and SPHS63 Gatherings.
Kyaw Win hosted a Birthday Soon Kway Gathering at “Shwe Ba”. He offered Nawa Kamma to Uzin Aung Chaw.
Met Allan Saw Maung (GBNF) at 69er and SPHS Gatherings.
Thein Wai stood 5th in the Matriculation of 1963 and won Scholarship. He graduated from IM(2). He moved to USA.
He had to wait one year after passing the Matriculation exam in 1951 to attend the University of Rangoon because he was underage.
C58
He graduated as a Top Civil Engineering student in 1958 and was awarded the U Kyaw Sein prize.
Convocation in 1958
He joined the Civil Engineering Department in 1958 as Assistant Lecturer.
He received Scholarship to do his Masters at MIT.
Upon his return, he was promoted to Lecturer.
He is Past President of RIT Swimming and Water Polo. He is Past President of RIT Rowing. He served as Line Judge at RUBC Regattas with Sayagyi U Num Kok and Saya U Sein Win.
He received his Ph.D. from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.
He retired as Professor at Tulane University.
He taught almost six decades in Burma/Myanmar and USA.
Contributions
Saya donated K10 lakhs from the Garawa mony received at SPZP to Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF).
He wrote “Memories of the days at the Faculty of Engineering, RU”
He helped Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) with the caption of the Group photo of C58.
After retirement, Saya spent his time in Myanmar, with his daughter in New York and with his son in San Francisco.
Saya U Htin Paw (EE58) taught at RIT. He studied his Masters at the University of Michigan under the UBARI scholarship. After working at UBARI, he joined the Electrical Inspectorate.
The Chief Electrical Inspectors (e.g. U Aung Than) and Chief Engineers of ESB/EPC taught part-time (mostly on Electrical Safety Procedures) at RIT.
U Moe Aung
Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) has given several refresher courses at EI on the various aspects of Electrical Power & Distribution. Saya had also wrote articles on electrical hazards (e.g. electrocution, downed power lines).
Safety Risk
110-120V systems (used in the US) pose less risk to users than 220-240V systems (used in Myanmar).
To minimize tragedies
Main and auxiliary circuit breakers
Proper earth connections
Using electrical devices that are certified to conform to safety regulations
Replacing and repairing faulty electrical devices
U Aye Win Kyaw and Son
U Aye Win Kyaw (in the middle)
Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) sent me a voice message.
Sad to hear the voice of Saya U Aye Win Kyaw recounting the “bad experience” that led to his son’s untimely death.
He pleaded to the clinics and the hospitals to prioritize safety for the patients and their caretakers.
HlaMin 