Continued as Researcher, Scholar and Administrator in UK.
There is an Economic Theory with Saya’s name.
Dr. Tha Hla
Studied for a Doctorate in Geology in the UK
Became Professor and Head of Geology Department
Retired as Rector of the University of Rangoon.
Served as UN Advisor in several countries and settled in Thailand.
There are several anecdotes about Saya.
When an AFPFL minister protested the States Scholarship for his mentee Dr. Nyi Nyi, Saya did not back out. He pushed the nomination through during a period when the minister was away.
Saya is highly regarded for “Lead by Example“ Saya calmly requested and convinced the students and crowd (following the agitator Ajala) to disperse
Director Thar Du was unhappy when Saya (as Member of the Movie Censor Board) recommended some parts of the movie to be revised. Thar Du was surprised and delighted when Saya voted the same movie for an Academy Award. Saya explained that the two roles required different consideration.
During his stay in Thailand (while waiting for a US visa), U Tin Maung Nyunt was recommended by Dr. Tha Hla to be a proof reader for the Nation newspaper.
He hosted people with different beliefs and helped them if needed. Saya offered guests (including U Tin Maung Nyunt) his collection of Whiskey and drinks, but added, “Do not spoil Whiskey by adding water or soda. You can drink “Ah Yet”, but never let Ah Yet” drink you.”
Dr. Maung Maung Kha
Several posts cover Saya Kha.
Studied for a Doctorate in Metereological Physics in the UK
Became Professor and Head of Physics Department
Served as Rector of the University of Rangoon, RASU and University Distance Learning
Shwe Ku May Hnin remembered Saya Kha’s smile when a student (from the Social and Reading Club) asked him, “Saya, will you continue the tradition of Di Tha Par Mauk Kha Saya giving away his beautiful daughters to brilliant students?”.
A member of the RU Centennial group remembered Saya Kha’s smile and forgiveness when he was inadvertently hit by a student (who had to take classes at Workers’ College and come to the Main Campus for practical sessions). The young sayas U Thein Aung (Micky) and U Thein Htut scolded the offender and his companions for not knowing Sayagyi.
Per Dr. Alvin Oak Soe Kha, his father is the Rector with the longest tenure and is known for his kindness and compassion.
At SPHS, there was a class period when Catholic students had to study Catechism, and Non-Catholics had to study “Morals and Manners”.
Ko Anthony, Ko Myint Thein (B.Com, RUBC) and several others from their class would join us in the “Morals and Manners” class.
Upon graduation in 1968, he joined the Chemical Engineering Department at RIT.
After retirement, he moved to Singapore.
Attended SPZPs.
At one SPZP, we were sad to learn that he was having some medical problems and slight memory loss.
Kudos to Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF) for the support of sayas and sayamas for annual Medical Check up, frequent visits to the hospital and clinics, and for non-trivial health care (albeit on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to SDYF’s Garawa Money for Saya U Ohn Maung, several alumni donated for Saya’s medical expenses.
Daw Zin Wai Hlaing, saya’s spouse, acknowledged receipt of the Garawa money from SDYF.
Acknowledgement
SDYF donated K4 Lakhs to Saya U Ohn Maung (ChE68), who has a medical problem. The donations will be continued in future years.
U Khin Maung Htwe (ChE72) donated K20,000.
The donations were handed over to Saya U Sein Thaung. He will forward it to Saya U Ohn Maung.
Miscellaneous
His elder brother (a medical doctor) and younger sister (Dolly Sein, spouse of U Thein Swe, EP68) are both GBNF.
After visiting my web site, his nephew (elder brother’s son) regained contact with Saya U Ohn Maung.
In the early days, Mechanical Engineering Department had two sub-departments : Automobile Engineering and Agricultural Engineering.
U Tha Htay (M70) major donor of the gatherings for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65.
U Win Htay (Walter, M70) lives in Southern California, USA) He is a cousin of Saya U Tun Shwe (M60).
U Win Aung (M70) was selected High School Luyechun at TTC Practicing School in the Summer of 1964. He served as Secretary of RIT Swimming & Water Polo.
U Soe Aung (M/Auto70) served as Secretary of RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thin. He wrote articles for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65.
Miscellaneous
Benny Tan (M70) Major donor of gatherings for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. He is a Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs.
U Ohn Khine (M70) Admin of the Google Group for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. Volunteer for SPZPs, SDYF and HMEE Project He and U Hla Min (EC69) compiled the CD Supplement for HMEE Book.
U Cho Aye (M70, GBNF) Organizer for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. He and U Win Lwin (M69) represented the RIT Hiking and Mountaineering Association for the Ascent of Mount Victoria
Sayama Daw Khin Saw Tint taught English at RIT. Her friends call her Anne
Sayama comes from a lineage of Statesmen and Scholars.
Her uncles : U Tin Tut (First Burmese to be invited to be ICS; Minister; Newspaper Publisher …) U Kyaw Myint (Dean of Law; Supreme Court Justice; Chair of Tribunal to try Galon U Saw …) U Myint Thein (Chief Justice of the Union of Burma; Ambassador; Author : MMT …) Dr. Htin Aung (First native Rector of RU; Distinguished author; Folklorist …)
Her mother Daw Khin Saw Mu studied under Sayagyi U Pe Maung Tin. She wrote “Khit San Kabyar”.
Her aunts : Daw Khin Mya Mu (Kyauksar Expert; Thamadi Myo Wun; Spouse of Burmese Professor U E Maung) Daw Tin Saw Mu (Senior Lecturer, English, RU)
Sayama is a bilingual author. Wrote about 30 books She wrote about the “Three Sisters : Mom & Aunts”
Sayama donated K5 Lakhs for the YTU Library Modernization project.
She told U Wynn Hytain Oo (M72, Hmaw Sayagyi) that “It would be nice if Swel Daw Yeik Foundation could consider providing some aid to needy Sayas and Sayamas from non-Engineering Departments.”
Standing (L to R) : U Aye, Russian staff, U Aye Kyu, U Aung Myint
Sitting : U Tin Win, U Shwe Kyaw, U Ohn Gyaw, U Kyaw San Win, U Myint Soe
Comments
U Aye (M62) and U Shwe Kyaw (M63, GBNF) also played Volleyball for Rangoon University.
U Aye retired from UN/FAO. He provided notes about St. Patrick’s High School, sports (Volleyball, Soccer, Track and Field), senior engineering alumni from the 1950s and 1960s.
U Shwe Kyaw (M63, GBNF) was Officiating Major for BAF when he perished in a plane crash. He is the older brother of U Shwe Zan Aung (SPHS63, GBNF) and Dr. Shwe Tun Kyaw (Vipassana teacher). He left behind his spouse (Sayama Daw Khin Toe Myint) and two children.
U Tin Win (M62, GBNF) retired as DyCE, RTC.
U Ohn Gyaw (C63, GBNF) retired as DyDG, Meteorology Dept.
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