Less than 10% passed the Matric exam in the early days.
A few (e.g U Ba Khin who stood First in Burma) chose to work instead of attending RU.
It was an honor to prefix one’s name with Tekkatho တက္ကသိုလ် or University.
Khin Nyo wrote: Absolutely right. I think in 1957 only 2% Passed and the total is 20000. Even dancer AmarSein was conferred with the title Thekkatho Amar Sein by the Rector Dr Tha Hla.
Tekaktho Moe War (U Moe Aung)
U Moe Aung
Student Days
Matriculated from St. John’s Dio.
EC, RU Kalaung Ah Thin
RU Association
Editor, RUESU Annual Magazine for 1960 – 61
RUESU Magazine
RIT Days
Electrical Engineering Saya at RIT
EE SayasU Moe Aung & U Sein Maung
Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine
Editor, Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
Co-leader, Swel Daw Yeik Troupe (Ah Nyeint, Htee Yein, Ta Bin Daing Ah Ka) at RU Golden Jubilee in 1970
Singapore Days
Worked in Singapore
Chair, SPZP-2002 & SPZP-2010 (in Singapore)
Editor / Publisher, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010
Organizer, Alumni Activities (e.g Thingyan)
Post Retirement
Moved back to Myanmar
Taught refresher courses (e.g. Electrical Saftey) at Electrical Inspectorate
Kept mind alert by writing poems & articles in weekly publications
Patron, SDYF; Composed & performed SDY Song
Entertainment for SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016
Publications
Distinguished Writer, Poet, Editor & Publisher
Editor, RUESU Annual Magazine
Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine for more than a decade
Chief Editor, Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
Chief Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 in Singapore
Chief Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Magazine for Shwe YaDu in 2014 & SPZP-2016 in Yangon
Kabyars — solo; with RIT poets; with former EC members of RU Kalaung Ah Thinn
Book 1Book 2Book 3Book 4
Books — Collection of articles; Collection of poem
We use GBNF for those who are Gone But Not Forgotten.
Some use RIP (Rest in Peace), BFHA (Bound For Heavenly Abode) and similar terms.
GBNF Posts
GBNF by Calendar Year
GBNF of RIT Sayas
GBNF of RIT Alumni
GBNF of Organizers
GBNF of Sponsors & Donors
GBNF for SPHS
GBNF for UCC
GBNF (General — Sayadaws, Doctors, Family members, Friends)
Some Groups (e.g 69ers, 1st BE Intake of 64) maintain GBNF lists.
Class of 58
Saya U Htin Paw (EE), Saya U Ba Nyunt (EE), Saya Allen Htay (C), Saya Dr. Win Thein (C) & U Khin Maung Win (Sid, C) are some GBNF from the Class
Class of Civil 1958
Saya Allen Htay (C)
Saya Allen Htay
Founding member & President of RIT Alumni International which hosted SPZP-2000.
Passed away in California, USA.
See Posts
Dr. Win Thein (C)
Dr. Win Thein
Retired as Professor & Head of Civil Engineering.
His sister donated Saya’s Garawa money to various charities.
See Posts
Class of 59
U Bo Gyi (C), Saya U Tin Hlaing (M) are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Bo Gyi
Class of 60
U Kin Maung Yin (A), Saya Dr. Maung Maung Win (ChE), U Than Tin (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Dr. Maung Maung WinKin Maung Yin
Class of 61
Dr. San Tint (EE), Daw Tin Tin Ohn (T), Dr. Julie Han (T) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Dr. San Tint
Class of 62
Saya S. Arya (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
S Arya
Class of 63
U Myint Lwin (Henry, C), Saya U Soe Lwin (M), U Shwe Kyaw (M), U Soe Min (EE), U Nyi Nyi (EE), U Chin Way (EE) … are some GBNF from the Class
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EE Sayas
Class of 64
U Than Tun (A), Saya U Win Maung (C) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Class of 65
Saya U Kyaw Sein (M), Saya U Myo Win (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Kyaw Sein
Class of 66
U Ne Win Myint (ChE) …
U Saw Lwin has a list of GBNF for C66
See Posts
Ne Win Myint (Center)
Class of 67
Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A), U Win Thein (M), U Kyaw Oo (M), U Aung Myint (M), Saya Dr. Chan Nyein (M), Saya U Tin Maung Oo (M), Daw Nancy (EC), U Myint Kyaw (EC) are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Win Thein (M)
Win Thein
Founded Set Hmu Thadin Zin.
Organizer for Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn and several RIT events.
Class of 68
Saya Sai Yee Leik (A), Saya U Myint Soe (C), Saya U Ohn Maung (ChE), U Tun Aung (Jeffrey, EC), U Thein Zaw (Joe, EC), U Soe Myint Lwin (EP), U Saw Win (EE), Daw Mya Mya Than (EP) are some GBNF from the Class
See posts
U Tun Aung (Jefferey, EC)
U Tun Aung (GBNF)
Founding member and past President of BASES.
Passed away on October 5, 2021.
See Posts
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP)
Memorial Service for U Soe Myint LwinSoon Kwyay Invitation for U Soe Myint Lwin
Played Soccer for Burma, RU & RIT.
Was EC of the Burma Women’s Soccer Federation.
Passed away in 2017.
See Posts
69ers
U Aung Min
In November 1964, three Intakes were admitted to RIT.
Most from the 2nd BE Intake graduated in 1969.
They and former classmates — some who left earlier & some who Sabbatical — are called 69ers (or RIT Class of 69++).
69er GBNF
U Aung Min (M69) & team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers.
Over 40% of the 69ers are GBNF.
About 20 members succumbed to Covid.
See posts
U Han Sein (C)
Han Sein
Represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving & Basketball.
Prisoner of Conscience for 17 years.
U Aye Lwin (M)
Aye Lwin
Secretary of RIT Annual Magazine Committee & RIT Mechanical Engineering Association.
Attended 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
Class of 70
(Intake of 64)
U Ohn Khine
U Ohn Khine (M70) and team maintain the GBNF list the Group.
About 140 members are GBNF.
Four top students from the Intake — Tommy Shwe, Cho Aye, Peter Pe & Steeve Kay — are GBNF
See posts
Class of 71
Did not receive official GBNF list
U Myint Thin (M71), Daw Than Than Yi (T71) are some GBNF from the Class
See posts
Class of 72
M72
Mg Mar Ga occasionally posted the GBNF list.
Kham Shan
Khin Maung Myint (John Tint)
Khin Maung Oo
Khin Maung Tin
Khin Maung Toe
Kyaw Kyaw Aung
Kyaw Kyaw Maw
Kyaw Moe
Kyaw Myint Than
Kyaw San Tun
John Tint
Soe Myint (Phone Gyi)
Soe Myint (Shwe Thwar)
Soe Myint Aung
Soe Than
Tha Tun
See Posts
ChE72
Myo Myint Pe
Aye Aye Kyaw
See posts
EE72
Nyunt Nyunt Yee
Khin Soe
See Posts
Class of 73 – 76
U Khin Maung Aye (M) … from the Class of 73
Sai Aung Thurein (EC), Dr. Htay Lwin Nyo (EP), U Sann Aung (M)… from the Class of 74
U Win Khaing (M), U Than Po (M), U Myat Swe (Benedict) … from the Class of 75
U Aung Myint Thein (C), U Wynn Myint Aung (EC) … from the Class of 76
Sayagyis
Several passed away in their 90s
Some former Head of Departments — U Tha Tun (A), U Min Win (C), Dr. Win Thein (C), Khin Aung Kyi (ChE, Rector), Dr. Maung Maung Win (ChE), U Sein Hlaing (EE), U Sein Win (EP), Dr. San Tint (EC), U Ba Than (M), Dr. Chan Nyein (M), U Thit (Met), Dr. Saw Pru (M), U Soe Khaw (Min), U Soon Sein (Min), U Maung Maung Than (T) — are GBNF
See posts for each Department
Mr. H Num Kok (C)
H Num Kok 1H Num Kok 2
Saya of our Sayas.
Taught Drawing to Dr. Aung Gyi, U Min Wun & U Khin Aung Kyi.
Attended SPZP-2000 and selected PZPs & Reunions
Passed away in his late 90s in Portland, Oregon, USA
See posts
U Ba Toke
U Ba Toke 1U Ba Toke 2
Saya of our Sayas.
Taught Maths to U Ba Than, Dr. Aung Gyi, U Min Wun & U Khin Aung Kyi
Rector of MASU
Voluntarily asked for Transfer to RIT Maths Dept
Associate Dean, Assumption University
Passed away on December 2, 2020 — the day after RU Centennial, but a few days short of his Centennial Birthday on December 26.
See posts
U Ba Than
Saya U Ba Than
Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Early supporter of HMEE project
Annual Birthday Soon Kyway at Yaw Sayadaw’ Kyaung on October 2. Before the pandemic, invited colleagues & former students to the Soon Kyway.
69ers (mostly Mech) paid homage to him annually around his birthday.
Donated Garawa money to charities & associations
Passed away shortly after his 94th birthday
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U Min Wun
Saya U Min Wun
Retired Professor of Civil Engineering
Member of Myanmar Pyet Ka Dein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe.
Advisor for the Regional College Project & Pagan Restoration Project.
Attended Annual Lunch Gathering of sayas and senior alumni (mostly from Southern California).
Passed away a few days after the “farewell” Lunch Gathering
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HMEE
HMEE
Team published HMEE book in 2012
Saya U Aung Hla Tun, Ko Aung Moung (M73) and Ko Thant Zin (M82) are now GBNF
See posts
U Aung Hla Tun (Met)
Saya U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF)
Retired Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
Passed away in February 2022.
Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine
Led the History of Myanmar Engineering Education Project.
Won the National Literary Award.
See Posts
Sponsors
There were five Golden Sponsors for SPZP-2000
David Ko (Tin Myint, M67) and Steeve Kay (Thaung Sein, EC70) are now GBNF
David Ko (M67)
David
Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000
$3000 for SPZP-2012
Sponsor & Donor for NorCal RITAA
Steeve Kay (EC70)
Steeve Kay
Had successful careers as IC Designer, Founder & CEO of QTC, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP
Chair, Kay Family Foundation
Donated more than $200000 to RIT related activities.
See Posts
Family Members
Ma Ma Pat (GBNF)
Ma Ma Pat
Spouse of Saya U Myo Myint Sein
Passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2022.
The day before, Saya Myo celebrated his 91st birthday.
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U Tin U’s Family
Daw Khin Kyi Nyunt, Dr. Peter Khin Tun
Three family members passed away within a few months.
Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (spouse) — November, 2019
Dr. Peter Khin Tun (elder son) — April 13, 2020
U Tin Tun (son-in-law) — May 2020
See Posts
Sports
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68), U Kyaw Sint (T69er), John Tint (M72), U Thein Lwin (M72) are some Soccer Selected who are GBNF
U Han Sein (C69) and U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er) are some Multiple Sports Athletes who are GBNF
U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er)
Aung Gyi Shwe
Secretary of RIT Track and Field Association.
Played soccer and enjoyed weightlifting.
U Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, M72)
John Tint
Soccer selected for Burma, RU & RIT passed away in 2020
U Kyaw Phone Myint (Victor Kyaw Phyo) passed away in Myanmar.
KPM 2 Kyaw Phone Myint 1
Singapore
Maurice Chee’s mother-in-law passed away in Singapore.
Soon Kyway
Soon kyway at Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California, USA in memory of U Wah Kyu (father of Maurice Chee) who passed away four years ago.
Attendees include Saya U San Tun (M59), Walter Tan (M70), Charlie Tseng (EC70), U Aung Thein (John, M72), U Aye Tun (Anthony, M76) and U Khin Zaw (UCC)
NorCal RITAA
Saya U Myat Htoo invited selected sayas and alumni (who were active with RIT-related activities in California) to attend the NorCal RITAA Annual Dinner on November 16, 2019.
Gordon Kaung (Past President) has RSVPed and also pledged donation.
U Ba Than
Saya U Ba Than will celebrate his 89th birthday on or around October 2, 2019.
Publications
Original writings are being solicited for the magazine to be published in February 2020 for the Centennial of the founding of Rangoon University. The deadline is mid-October 2019.
Selected old poems will be compiled into a Kabyar Book to commemorate the RU Centennial
Golden Jubilees
Class of 69 (for the GJ of Graduation in 1969)
Class of 75 (for the GJ of Admission to RIT in 1969)
A summary was published in the Magazine for the 30th Anniversary of the founding of ICST.
Founders
Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe founded Universities’ Computer Center with the help of Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Myo Min, and Saya U Ko Ko Lay
They led TOSS (Team Of System Specialists), which assisted the computerization of government departments and organizations.
Dr. Chit Swe
Dr. Chit Swe
My mentor at UCC
Alumnus of Mandalay University; Imperial College, London University; University of Glasgow; University of Liverpool
Head of Maths Department at the Institute of Economics when he proposed the UCC project
Became Professor of Maths at RASU and Founder-Director of UCC
Retired as Rector of RASU
Continued teaching and supervising research in Thailand and Australia.
Passed away in Sydney Australia in late 2019.
Obituary
U Soe Paing
U Soe Paing
My mentor at RIT & UCC
Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1956. He stood 13th in the whole of Burma and won Collegiate Scholarship
In the RU Convocation in 1958, he won two medals: one for highest score for combined I.Sc. (A) and I.Sc.(B), and another for joint highest score for Mathematics in combined I.Sc.(A) and I.Sc.(B).
While attending classes at the Faculty of Engineering, he was awarded a Government Scholarship to study BSEE and MSEE at Stanford University.
In 1964, he joined EE Department at RIT as Assistant Lecturer.
Helped with the UCC Project. In April 1971, Saya transferred to UCC as Manager of Systems Division.
M.Sc. (CS) from University of Southampton, UK
Wrote “Computer Ah Sa UCC Ga” in a computer magazine in Myanmar. It was re-posted in “Mandalay Gazette”
Retired from UN after working on UN projects in several countries.
In July 2020, he gave an interview to MASTAA.
U Myo Min
U Myo Min
Matriculated as a top student from SPHS in 1958.
Won a Gold medal in 1960 for standing first among the I.Com students.
Won another Gold medal in 1962 for standing first among the B.Com (Accounting) students.
Chartered Account
Worked for IBM UK
Returned to Burma
Joined UCC as Manager of Applications
Masters in System Engineering from the University of Lancaster, UK
Later worked in Singapore and USA
U Ko Ko Lay
U Ko Ko Lay
Classmate of U Soe Paing at SPHS and Stanford University.
While attending classes at the Faculty of Engineering, he was awarded a Government Scholarship to study BSCE and MSCE at Stanford University.
Joined PWD as an assistant engineer.
Dr. Chit Swe & U Soe Paing recruited him to help with the UCC project.
In April 1971, Saya transferred to UCC as Manager of Operations Division
Masters in System Engineering from the University of Lancaster, UK
Later served as Manager for Scientific Applications at UCC, Professor of Computer Science at DCS, and Professor of Information Systems at ICST.
Children : Myo Nyunt (SPHS), San San Kyaw (UCC), …
U Kyaw
Dr. U Win
Attended UCC courses
Doctorate from USA
Water Resources
GIS
Dr. U Win
U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) wrote :
U Kyaw – father of Daw San San Kyaw, ex-UCC.
Dr. U Win – first met him when he attended six-month class at UCC. We frequently hang out at the canteens at RASU. Rekindle our friendship here in US, talked to him on the logins several times, yet to meet him face-to-face, hopefully some day soon.
Updates
There are several posts about Geography sayas & students in the RU Centennial FB group
On behalf of TBSA, please allow me to offer our condolences to you and your family on the passing of our inspirational woman, founder of Aye-Thet Scholarship Program, Dr. Khin Nyo Thet.
I was privileged to meet her occasionally and had a great time socializing with her. She was an amazing woman. Not only she was admired by me but many other people. Every time I met her, she offered me positive energy with encouraging words, her willpower with positive energy was way above many of us. Most importantly, she was a wonderful mom who can see the benefit of youth learning Theravada Buddhism is vital to our USA-born kids.
Thank you! Ma Ma Nyo. Thank you!
Many words I can add about her endlessly. I will miss her dearly.Please allow us to send you all our condolences, along with the best memories and sharing of our good deeds to her. May she rest in a better stage of being…
May she be on the path of Nirvana… We share all our merit dedicated to her. Sadhu…Sadhu…Sadhu….
With best regards, Daniel Bomya (U Thein Swe, President of TBSA)
Sad News
Dr. Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, at her home in the San Francisco Bay Area, surrounded by her husband, Dr. Lyn Swe Aye, and her children, Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye, on May 3rd, 2021.
Born in Rangoon, Burma on Sept. 17, 1946 to Dr. Kyaw Thet and Daw Khin Khin Gyi, she is survived by her brother, Dr. Lyn Aung Thet – (Dr Khin Mae Hla) and predeceased by her elder brother, Lyn Maung Thet, and younger sister, Khin Aye Thet.
She grew up and was educated in Rangoon, with an interlude in the USA while her parents completed their postgraduate studies at Yale. She graduated from the Institute of Medicine II, Rangoon, and immigrated to the USA, where she specialized in Pediatrics.
She established a private medical practice in San Jose, California where over several decades, she enjoyed nurturing relationships with generations of patients. Fearless, honest, warm and generous, as a teenager she sang in a girl group on the radio, and she loved to light up the dance floor. She took up competitive tennis, and later pickle ball, leading her teams on to victory. She also loved hosting bridge and mahjong groups.
She helped many people, both professionally and privately. With her husband, she founded the Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund which sponsors an annual summer camp for children, focusing on Buddhism and Meditation at the Dhammananda Theravada Monastery in Half Moon Bay, California.
Given current size limitations on gatherings, a family-only service will be held at Skylawn Cemetery in San Mateo. A memorial service may be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Theravada Buddhist Society of America (Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund), 17450 S. Cabrillo Hwy. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Tribute by Thor Wynn Aye
**Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband, Lyn Swe Aye and her children Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye on May 3rd, 2021 in Foster City, California.**
We’re coming to the end now. We’ve said our I love you’s and have started saying our goodbyes, or if you like, our farewells and until-next-times.
But while I have you, let me say thank you for all your love, attention, lessons learned and patience along the way. Thank you for fighting all these long years to stay alive.
Cancer three times in one life? It just doesn’t seem fair. And well it’s not.
You’re a good person who has spent her life in the service of others. A caretaker and healer of our youth, as a pediatrician. A dedicated, dutiful daughter who sacrificed to care for her mother, no matter the cost. A leader and the center of our Burmese community, helping recent immigrants find work, help, housing and most importantly a connection to their community. You were the mom on the block that gave all my friends hugs, kisses, meals, rides and love. Everybody loved you. And how could they not? We were so lucky to have you.
You’re the most important person in my life. I cannot imagine a world, my world without you.
But in the same breath, I see how much pain and suffering you’ve already endured. I can see your energy draining and see that the things that once brought you happiness, are now belabored and joyless.
I’ll miss your brutally honest feedback, your big warm hugs, your delicious cooking but more than anything, I’ll miss your Unconditional love. No matter what I did, where we were or how long we’d been apart, I knew you’d be thinking about me and missing me too. You’d always support and love me, with no strings attached. I’ve been so blessed to have you in my life.
But Mom, if you’re ready to go. I’m ready to let you.
I’ll miss you every day for the rest of my life. Go in peace and with our love and blessings.
You’ll always be in my heart. I love you.
Birthday Celebration for Dr. Lyn Aung Thet
March 16, 2021 By Dr. Khin Mae Hla
Ma Ma Shirley and Ko Robert brought home cooked gourmet dinner to Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo’s house for Lyn Aung’s birthday celebration: yummy whole duck roast, French onion soup, ravioli pasta, steamed crab, shrimp scampi, and chocolate cake from the famous Ettores bakery.
After this most scrumptious lunch we all went to Bayshore park for a stroll and did some bird watching along the shore of the bay. The tide was up so not as many shorebirds were seen like on the previous evening we went by ourselves when there were so many feeding in the flats at low tide.
My favorite love duet was sung by Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo.
From Dr. Lyn Swe Aye
Thank you to all our friends for your unfailing support through the hard times, your kind words and condolences. Friday, when we laid our beloved Nyo to rest, was a sunny day. We had a quiet ceremony. In her life, she found joy and gave joy. Now, peace.
Messages
Desiree Tin :
Lynston, You are such a wonderful husband and so Nyo Nyo found joy and give joy. I’m sure she is resting in peace at a higher abode now. Sharing the merits of the good deeds on her behalf.
Bo Zaw Win :
Thadu Thadu Thadu
Yasmin Vanya :
My thoughts and prayers with you all during this sad time. Her kindness, generosity and beautiful smile will never be forgotten! Please take care Ko Swe Aye.
Peggy Nut :
Thank you to you, Mi Mi and Thor for the tireless care, love, etc you all provided through hard times. It was a joy to see Ma Ma Nyo smiling on the family trips. She is an exceptional human being for all that she did in her life. Everyone will remember MMN and miss her. We are glad that Mi Mi and Thor are living in same State to comfort you. Plus all your wonderful friends are in California are reachable.
Thethar M Thwe :
My warm thoughts are with you Uncle Swe Aye, MiMi and Thor, as you are passing through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Yin Mar :
Please take good care of yourself Uncle Aye. It has been a tough week for you. Auntie is an exceptional person and she will be missed by many. May her spirit rest in peace and may she be somewhere in this universe or at a “Kaung Ya Bone Yauk Ba Ze”. My thoughts and good wishes to you and your family.
Alison Hong Freeman :
Nyo was a special woman! We loved spending time with her. Sending our love to you, Mimi and Thor.
Mra Tun :
May she Rest In Peace.
Richard Myint :
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family for the past week or so. Life will go on. Stay strong!
Winsome Tun :
She gave so much love and joy to family and friends close to her and she deserve peace in a higher abode. Thiri and I donated to the nunnery as well as to 25 old folks living on my Mingaladon estate, rice, oil, milk packets, cookies for Ma Ma yesterday. We already miss her dearly. I would like you, Thapyae and Thor to know that You can count on us whenever you need anything. Please treat us as part of your family.
Ye Hla :
Just as family and friends joyfully welcome home, loved one returns afar, their own good deeds welcome those that have performed them as they go from this life to the next! Dhammapada 220
She used to follow my post on Dhamma Birth and rebirth endless rounds, seeking in vain I hastened on find who framed this edifice Birth incessantly! What a misery အနေဂဇာတင်ဂါထာ
Than Than Hman :
My heartfelt condolences to Ko Swe Aye, Thor n Thabyay. May God bless you all with peace and comfort.
Marshall Moran :
Lyn, so sorry for your loss.
Sherlie Bwa :
Please take good care of yourself, Ko Swe Aye. We will get-together. We all love you.
Lay Khine :
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Pleas Accept my Deepest Sympathy.
Alvin Oak Soe Kha :
Ma Ma Nyo will be very sadly missed. May Ma Nyo Rest in Peace. Full respect from me, Ko Swe Aye for being a dutiful, loving and supportive husband to Ma Nyo throughout the years.
Cynthia Tin :
Ma Nyo had meaningful life. Have no words how much I’m sad. Also no words to say how much I thank both of you.
Merrylin Zaw-Mon :
You are so right. She was a very special person that emanated joy and shared it with everyone. That’s why she was loved by many and will be forever missed. I am so grateful I got to spend precious time with you and her. It was a precious gift she left me with. Thinking of you and hope to see you in the near future.
Ye Gaung :
Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all for your loss! She was our big sister to our family and will be in our memory forever. May she R.I.P.!
Yi Yi Myint Rossiter :
Rest in Peace my dear Ma Nyo. I will miss you forever.
Connie Wu :
My condolences to you and your family, she was a warrior and will be missed!!
Aung-Win Chiong :
Dear KSA, Mimi and Thor, we’re thinking and praying for you all. Ma Nyo was a positive, wonderful and lovely person. Nice to see that you all are so close and caring towards one another. We shall always remember the great times we had at your home, singing, dancing filled with laughter and great foods. Love Winnie and Lam Peng
Updates
HLN
Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo helped with “Htay Lwin Nyo’s Last Journey”.
Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo established “Aye Thet Scholarship”. The program grew to 150+ students attending the Summer Dhamma Camp at Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay. Ko Swe Aye and Thor have given Guest Lectures at the Camp.
Before the pandemic, 69ers had Monthly Breakfast Gatherings usually at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose).
Some celebrate Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries at the gathering.
Han Sein, Uzin Bobby and several 69ers took photos and shared them on FB.
20 classmates left us in 2021. Some in the group photo — Toby, Thein Swe, Aye Lwin, Han Sein, Aung Gyi Shwe — are GBNF.
69er Group David, Aye Lwin, Oscar, Tin Maung Aye, Aye Thein
Aung Min & team organized a monthly meeting .
Win Boh (Robert, Australia) was a special guest at the meeting. Surinder Singh (Australia) had a schedule conflict.
Kyaw Nyunt brought back presents given by Fred Thetgyi (Philadephia) to the meeting, and organized a “Lucky Draw”.
Han Sein was happy testing special effects (e.g. to create “twins”) with his phone camera.
Tin Aung Win offered me car rides : to the meeting and back. On the way back, we chatted with Aye Lwin and Kyaw Zin on the car.
Aye Lwin was Secretary of RIT Mechanical Association and RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thin. He was a member of the committee for printing and publishing Set Hmu Magazine (by Mechanical Engineering Association) and RIT Annual Magazine. He attended the 2015 Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles with his daughter and son.
Harry Tin Htut, Oscar, Aung Min, Uzin Bobby and Tin Maung Aye posted photos in “RIT69ers” and “RIT Updates” Facebook pages.
To coordinate with SPZP-2012 organizers, I visited Yangon in March & December.
March 2012
Host / Transportation : U Ohn Khine (M70) & U Saw Lin (C71, GBNF); Met U Aung (C70), Daw Mai Khin Nyunt (Rosie, ChE71), U Khin Maung Myint (ChE71)
Dinner by U Saw Lin
Preparations for HMEE and SPZP-2012
Received preview copy of RIT Selected Cartoons fom U Saw Lin
Mini-gathering at U Zau Lai (EP69)’s house; Last meeting with U Aung Thu Yein (EC69, GBNF)
Aung Thu Yein
Monthly 69er gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si
Temporary monk at Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung
December2012
SPZP-2012
True “Home Coming” at Gyogone Campus; Thanks to HE U Aye Myint; SPZP-2012
Dinner & Entertainment at MICT Park
Swel Daw Yeik Magazine for SPZP-2012
Limited reprint of 23 RIT Annual Magazines
History of Myanmar Engineering Education : HMEE Book & CD Supplement
Selected RIT Cartoons
Exhibits : Cartoon Box, Photos and Paintings
Guest : M72 Gathering; C75 Gathering; Old Paulians’ Gathering
2015
Trip to East Coast (USA) and Canada; See “July 2015” post
Windsor, Canada
RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles; Thanks to Aung Myint Oo (EC84, ex-UCC) & Thida Khin (ex-UCC) for arranging the trip
LA Reunion
2016
All-day SPZP-2016 at Gyogone Campus
Free food : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Entertainment : Two Stages
Cartoon Pamphlet
Bagyee U Myo Myint donated proceeds from the sale of his Paintings
Bagyee Exhibit
Received “Collection of Swel Daw Kabyars” by Saya U Moe Aung, Saya U Aung Myaing, Saya U Nyunt Htay, U Win Myint, U Toe Aung
Book of Poems
2017
Trip to England and Wales : Dr. Khin Tun & spouse Winmar showed us around; They took us to Ogmore-by-the-sea to see my childhood friend Maung Maung Kyi.
2018
ICST/UCSY Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe : Transportation by Saw Yan Naing
Posted “Memories of UCC” series
Trip to Bagan : Phyu Phyu Kyaw sponsored the trip
2019
Sojourn in Singapore & Malaysia : Thanks to Ko Zaw Tun & Ma Kyu, Silver & Ma Nu, Ko Ye & Pale, and alumni of UCC & ICST
Gatherings : 69ers, Class of M73, UCC
Fifth Irrawaddy Literary Festival in Mandalay : Thanks to KK
RUBC/YUBC Annual Regatta
Golden Jubilee of Graduation of the 69ers : Organized by the Great Aung Min & team
ICST/UCSY Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe : Transportation by Mar Mar Soe
Gatherings : UCC, Paulians, Veda
Guest : Class of 72 Gatherings
2020
PSA (Professional Speakers’ Association)
Guest : 2020 PSA Tour to Upper Myanmar
Restriction : Stay at home
Virtual : RU Centennial
Updates
Several — Dr. Khin Tun, U Maung Maung Kyi, U Aung Myint, Dr. Kyaw Thein — are GBNF.
Due to pandemic, there were restrictions (e.g proof of vaccination & travel insurance in some countries). 18 former classmates — including Han Sein, Yi Pinn, Khin Maung Gyi, Tobias — succumbed to Covid.
Won Gold medal in 1949 for highest score in I.Sc. exams
BS (Special) from Imperial College, London University
Joined Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer
Received scholarship to do MS at Imperial College
Promoted to Lecturer
Succeeded Saya U Aung Khin as Professor & Head of Mechanical
Wrote memoirs for his grand children and distributed to attendees at his 78th birthday celebrations.
Early supporter of HMEE project. Hosted a meeting for the project. Donated photos for use by the project. Requested Saya U Thaw Kaung to provide access of UCL archives to Saya U Soe Paing and team.
Offered Birthday Soon Kyway annually on Oct 2nd.
Passed away after his 94th birthday
U Aung Khin
U Aung Khin
Matriculated in 1948
Chem Prof U Po Tha advised him to study Engineering.
Received scholarship to study BS & MS at Lehigh University.
Joined Faculty as Assistant Lecturer
Promoted to Lecturer
Later became Professor and Head
Also has MS from Canada
Moved to Canada
During a visit to the SF Bay Area, he gave green light to the Bay Area RIT Alumni Group to host SPZP-2000.
Wrote several articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter.
In July 2925, Sayagyi allowed us to stay at his home in Windsor, Canada. He provided Mohinga & Ah Kyaw for breakfast, and souvenirs (e.g plaque for holding keys).
Sayagyi stays in shape by playing golf and tennis.
U Tin Hlaing (M59, GBNF)
U Tin Hlaing
Joined Faculty after graduation
MS from Purdue University
Became Lecturer & Head of Agricultural Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical)
Played soccer & tennis
Managed All-Universities Hockey team
He had kidney problem. Did not have access to dialysis machines (available only to VIPs). Did not receive passport in time to go abroad for treatment. Passed away.
U San Tun(M59)
U San Tun
Joined Faculty after graduation
MS from MIT
Became Lecturer & Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical).
Moved to USA
President of BEA (Bay Area Burmese Engineers Association). BEA merged with BASTS to become BAPS.
Invited us on several occasions (e.g his birthday, his son’s wedding).
Attended most Alumni gatherings (e.g Retiree lunch).
Recuperating from a Stroke
U Kyin Soe
MS from University of Illinois.
Served as Professor & Rector
U Tin Htut (M60)
U Tin Htut
Joined Faculty twice : the first time after graduation, and the second time after “an unexpected Waso in Insein”.
Past Captain & Gold of RUBC.
Moved to USA
Co-founded BASES and served as President.
Financial Controller for 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
Donated K100 lakhs for YTU Library Modernization.
Also donated to SDYF & Mechanical Group.
U Tun Shwe (M60)
U Tun Shwe
Patron, Alumni Association & SDYF
Ovada at PZPs
U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)
U Tin Maung Nyunt
President of RIT Chinlon
Moved to USA
Donated $500 for YTU Library Modernization Project
More Sayas
Seniors
U Pu studied at Lehigh. He left the Faculty
U Ko Gyi (GBNF) studied in USA. He taught at the Faculty. Moved to USA. Attended SPZP-2000.
Sayas (1961 & later)
U Maung Maung Win (M61) : Managed RIT Automobile Club with Saya U Myo Win Moved to Australia Wrote series of articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter
S. Arya (M62, GBNF) : Cute accent
S. Arya
Mao Toon Siong (M62) : Burma Champion & Coach in Table Tennis
Dr. Tin Win (M62) : Past President of BASES, Organizer for 2015 LA Reunion
U Khin Maung (M, GBNF)
U Phone Myint (M) : Workshop Superintendent
Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63) : Co-chair of SPZP-2002
U Soe Lwin (M63, GBNF)
U SoeLwin
U Han Tun (M63, GBNF)
S. Kyaw Aye (M63)
U Win (M63) : Transport provider for U Ba Than
U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto 64) : UN assignments in China; Patron of TDS (Theravada Dhamma Society)
U Myo Win (Melvyn, M/Ag65, GBNF) : RIT Automobile Association; Rowing; Moved to Australia ; Co-chair, Alumni Dinner Gathering in 2006
U Hla Myint (Charlie, M65) : RIT Swimming & Water Polo; Moved to Australia; Co-chair, Alumni Dinner Gathering in 2006
U Kyaw Sein (M65, GBNF) : Moderator of FB pages; Moved to Singapore
Dr. Kyaw Sein (M65) : Retired Professor at YTU & Malaysian University
Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, M65) : Retired Executive at High tech companies in US and Taiwan; Founding member of RIT Alumni International; SPZP-2000 Organizer
U Lin (M66) : Rowing; RIT Buddhist Association; Patron of Yangon SPZPs
Dr. Chan Nyein (M67, GBNF) : Minister
U Tin Maung Oo (M67, GBNF) Dep Workshop Superintendent
U Thein Tun Aung (M, GBNF)
U Than Myint (M) : Singapore Polytechnic
U Khin Maung Tin (M69) : Maritime Institute
U Aung Myint (M69) : Singapore Polytechnic
Mehm Aye Chan (M69) : Agency for seafarers
Senior Alumni
U Aye (M62) : BIT & RU Volleyball, HIC/FAO
U Sein Htoon (M63) : Captain & Gold of RUBC, 1960 ARAE Champion
U Than Soe (M63) : RUBC Gold
L Than Myint (M63) : RUBC Gold
U Shwe Kyaw (M63, GBNF) : RU Volleyball
U Win Thein (M67) : Set Hmu Tha Din Zin
U Than Htut (M67) : RUBC Gold
U Tin Myint (David, M67, GBNF) : Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 & SPZP-2012
U Htay Aung (M69) : Swimming and Water Polo
Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M69) : Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 & SPZP-2007, Patron of MASTAA, Major donor of 69er HCF
Benny Tan (M70) : Co-chair, SPZP-2000, Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZP, RIT Alumni International
U Ohn Khine (M70) : Volunteer for HMEE, SDYF, SPZP
U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) : Super Fund Raiser
U Myint Pe (M72) : Cartoon Box
U Nyan Win Shwe (M72) : SPZP-2007
John Tint (Khin Maung Myint, M72, GBNF) : Soccer
U Myo Myint (M74) : Pon Tu Specialist
U Win Khaing (M75, GBNF) : SPZP-2004, Minister
Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75) : SPZP-2000, RIT Alumni International, Norcal RITAA
U Hla Win (M73/75) : Ygn SPZPs, BARB/MARB
Maung Sein Win (Padeegone, M72/75) : Distinguished Author / Poet
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