Bo
Posted : August 13, 2019 The list is not exhaustive. U Bo Bo Han (Tony Hundley) is a vocalist. He is the brother in law of U Mra Tun (former leader of the TAMPS band, COBOL programmer). U Bo Bo Oo (Oscar Oo, M71) U Bo Gyi (A59) […]
Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)
Life Long Learner, Educator, Distinguished Toastmaster, Writer, Editor, Expert in Computer Science and Technology
Hein
Posted : August 13, 2019 The list is not exhaustive. Hein Latt (PBRS, Writer) Bogyi Ba Hein (Principal of No. (6) Botathaung State High School (formerly SPHS). U Kyaw Hein had an illustrious character : youth gang leader, early graduate of the “Yoke Shin Thindan”, Academy award winning […]
Political Science
During our RIT days, we did not have to study Political Science. Some of our juniors had to study Political Science. I know three sayas who taught Political Science. U Nyein Aung He was among the sayas from the Supporting Departments, who were invited to attend SPZP-2007 in […]
Philosophy and Psychology
Dr. Hla Bu was Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at Rangoon University. Later, Rangoon University established two departments Philosophy Psychology Philosophy Philosophy is derived from “Phil” (meaning Love [of]) and “sophy” (meaning wisdom). Advanced degrees often have “Philosophy” (to mean “Love of wisdom”). They include M.Phil (Master of […]
RIT English Department
By Des Rodgers My introduction to teaching at RIT began as a team member of the English Department. Besides Daw Yin Yin Mya (Head of the English and known to us as Terry), and Daw Sheila Saing (Asst. Head), there were 10 tutors including myself. Nicknames In his […]
Myanmar / Burmese
Language There are two forms of Myanmar / Burmese language. Myanmar Sagar (Oral / spoken) Myanmar Sar (Written) Alphabet The Alphabet has 33 Eik Khaya (loosely rendered as letter or character). Grouping There are several groups (Wagga) of five letters. Linguists and phonologists refer to the groups as […]
Sir Arthur Eggar
Trips to Burma On the first trip, Sir Arthur came to Burma and served as a Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Rangoon. He returned to the UK. After becoming a lawyer and serving in the Middle East, Sir Arthur returned to Burma as a Law Advisor […]
Geography
L. D. Stamp Professor Laurence Dudley Stamp taught Geography at Rangoon University and the University of London. He authored several books and articles (e.g. Land Use). One book was a prescribed text in Burma in the early days. He lectured to the first year students at LSE (London […]
Lu Ye Chun
1964 The Lu Ye Chun (Outstanding Student) Program was established in 1964. Eligible students from 7th Standard to 10th Standard were chosen to attend the Ngapali Lu Ye Chun Camp. The 1964 Lu Ye Chuns include Ko Win Aung, Ko Oke Soe Kha (son of Saya Dr. Maung […]
Casualties
The list is not exhaustive. Ko Aung Kyaw was struck by a baton on December 20, 1938 during the third RU student boycott. He is a early casualty in the struggle for Burma’s independence. He was named “Bo Aung Kyaw”. Sparks Street was renamed as Bo Aung Kyaw […]
