by Hla Min
Updated : June 2025
(1) Saya U Aung Khin
Highlights
- First native Professor of Mechanical Engineering at RIT.
- Studied at Lehigh University and a Canadian University.
- Moved to Canada.
- Gave the go-ahead signal for SPZP-2000
- Wrote articles for RIT Updates & HMEE
Trip to Windsor, Canada
- In July 2015, Ivan Lee (M69) provided his car & gas for a whirlwind trip to Canada and East Coast of USA.
- Fred Thetgyi (M69) drove most of the trip & also took photos.
- Visited Saya U Aung Khin (Former Professor of Mechanical Engineering) in Windsor, Canada
- Saya not only prepared breakfast for us but also gave us mementos.
(2) Saya Allen Htay
Highlights
- Leader, SF Bay Area Alumni
- Founder & President of RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000
- Wrote, “Brother, can you afford $500 and more?” — resulted in Golden Sponsors for SPZP-2000
In Saya’s Memory
- Daw Mu Mu Kin donated saya’s books to YTU Library.
- She also provided financial assistance to eligible YTU students
(3) Saya U Aung Hla Tun
Highlights
- Chief Editor of RIT Annual Magazine
- Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
- Resident Elder of the Church of Holy Christ
- Leader, HMEE Project & Book
- Published two books. He won National Literature Award for the first book.
In Saya’s Memory
- U Nyunt Htay (Met73) & team published a book honoring Saya.
- A former student later published a book for Centennial of Engg Edu.
(4) My Souvenirs
Awards
- Received Alumni Appreciation Award three times : at SPZP-2000; at Half Moon Bay Soon Kyway & Gathering in Aug 2016; at Annual Dinner of
NorCal RIT AA in Sept 2016
- Collegiate Scholarship in 1963
- Luyechun in Summer of 1965
- DTM Award received in 2017
Greeting Card
- Electronic greeting card was printed by Maurice Chee
and given to me at the Soon Kwyay gathering at Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California
Gifts
- Photo Mug from my Myees
- Dhamma Dana (CD player, Books)
Posts
- Books
- Memories of PBRS
- Memories of RIT
- Memories of UCC
- Visits
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