Jubilees

by Hla Min

Updated : June 2025

Rangoon University

RU was founded in December 1920 with Rangoon College and Judson College as Constituent Colleges.

Golden Jubilee in 1970

RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins took part in the Entertainment Program with “Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint စွယ်တော်ရိပ်အငြိမ့်”, “Htee Yein ထီးယိမ်း” and “Ta Bin Daing Ah Ka တပင်တိုင်အက”. Saya U Moe Aung and Saya U Saw Tun headed the Swel Daw Yeik Troupe.

Saya Dr. Aung Gyi and U Thet Lwin were Chair and Secretary of a Committee. They later reunited as Rector and Registrar of RIT.

I was a volunteer member of “Zay Saing Nay Yar Cha Htar Yay” committee.

Diamond Jubilee in 1995

MERB (Myanmar Education Research Bureau) produced a documentary about RU Sports (Soccer, Track & Field, Weightlifting).

U Tin Nyo was the Producer.

Saya U Nyein (RU Soccer Coach) was the Commentator.

Hemar Nay Win shared memories of her father Collegian Nay Win.

U Tun Mra was Captain of RU Track & Field Association. He, his brothers Kyaw Mra & Soe Mra, and Tun Naung competed in the First and Second SEAP Games. They won medals.

U Myo Nyunt represented Burma in Weightlifting.

RU Centennial in 2020

U Aung Mon, Dr. Nyi Thet Lwin and friends created a Facebook group for the Centennial. I was a Moderator and Contributor.

Saya U Moe Aung and former members of RU Ka Laung Shin Ah Phwe published two Kabyar books.

“Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo” was sung at the opening ceremony.

Due to the pandemic, there were mostly Virtual Presentations.

Rangoon Institute of Technology

Shwe YaDu in 2014

Renovation of Gyogone Campus

Planting of 50 Swel Daw Bin

Shwe YaDu Lann
Kabyar by Tekkatho Moe War
Translation by Hla Min

Swel Daw Yeik Magazine
Cover by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

RIT 69ers

30th Anniversary in 1999

I reported the event and other news in my e-mails (which became known as RIT Alumni Newsletter).

40th Anniversary in 2009

See Post for Group Photos

Shwe YaDu (of Admission) in 2014

50th Anniversary (GJ) in 2019

Ma Tin Tin (EC69, USA) had a Homecoming. She donated to the event and 69er HCF.

Ko Aung Min (M69) & team published a magazine

Rangoon University Boat Club

RUBC was founded in 1923 by Law Professor Sir Arthur Eggar, who pledged a third of his salary for the operating costs.

RU Estate built the Club House with the funds provided by U Nyo.

40th Anniversary in 1963

The Annual Regatta was canceled citing Security concerns.

The Anniversary Dinner was held at a hotel in Kandawgyi.

The Souvenir Magazine was compiled by Sithu U Tin, U Po Zon and U Tin Htoon (A60).

90th Anniversary in 2013

The Souvenir Magazine Committee comprised of U Tin Htoon (A60, Chair), U Myo Myint (EC67, Vice Chair), U Htaik San (Henry, M81, Secretary) and members.

I was a Contributing Editor. I wrote three articles and Prelude for each section.

Centennial in 2023

U Tin U, the Oldest and Most Senior Past Captain, presided at the Opening Ceremony.

Universities’ Computer Center

Golden Jubilee in 2021

After several years of preparation (starting from the mid-1960s), the UCC project was approved in 1971.

Sayas U Soe Paing, U Myo Min and U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF) helped Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF) found Universities’ Computer Center.

Other Anniversaries

• Centennial of First RU Students’ Strike (in 2020)
• Centennial of Engineering Education in Burma (in 2024)
• 60th Anniversary of RIT (in 2024)
• Silver Jubilee of RIT Alumni Newsletter (in 2024)

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