Each count down refreshes my memory of the days I studied at RIT. I would like to share three which are dear to me.
We had to write a Burmese essay on “Khit Thit Ahloo” at one of Saya U Kyaw Hlaing’s classes. Most of us wrote accusingly about the pakhathana types in the cities contrasted against the purportedly more sincere ones in towns and villages. The winning essay was written on donating blood. I have since learnt a lifelong lesson and understanding of generosity.
On the lighter side of learning, I recall engineering drawing which was taught in the huts. We had to draw plans, elevations and side views of intricately shaped blocks. The concepts of hidden lines was explained using the analogy of an attractive girl wearing tight fitting and loose fitting attire.
What sticks most in my mind – my life – is Saya U Sein Shan’s introduction to calculus. He very simply stated that hair grows so we have it cut say every month. It still grows in a day but we hardly notice the growth. It must therefore grow every hour … every minute … every second. Let’s call this change dx and the time interval dt. So we have dx/dt which is fundamental to very small scale quantum physics and also to very large scale planetary systems. 30 years later this simple concept of dx/dt (x being any variable) I have come to realize, is also awareness attained by intense contemplation, concentration and meditation.
The training and education we received from all our Sayas and Sayamas at RIT is indeed second to none. I can say this with certainty because I have also studied at other universities.
He served as Secretary of the RIT Civil Engineering Association.
Secretaries of RIT Civil Engineering Association
His contributions include :
Publisher of the MES Technical Digest
Chair of the SPZP-2012 Preparation/Implementation Committee and Head of four (or so) subcommittees including Logistics and Security
Chief Editor of the Commemorative Issue of “Swel Daw Yeik Magazine” for SPZP-2012
Publisher of limited reprints of the 20+ RIT Annual Magazines
Founder and moderator of “bitritalumni” Facebook Page.
I visited Yangon twice in 2012.
During my first visit, he hosted a welcome dinner at Feel restaurant to meet U Ohn Khine, Saya U Aung and several alumni. His son-in-law gave us a ride. He gave me an autographed copy of “Selected Cartoons from RIT Magazines and Set Hmu Thadinzin” and told me that a commemorative issue will be published by four (or more) generations of famous “RIT Cartoon Box” cartoonists (some who made to national and international fame).
During my second visit, he gave a ride to attend the SPZP-2012 Preparation Meeting.
He posted me via air mail some MES Technical Digests.
Despite having medical problems and several visits to ICU, he gave 100% for the success of RIT-related projects in general, and SPZP-2012 in particular.
U Khin Maung Myint (ChE71) and Daw Mai Khin Khin Nyunt (Rosie, ChE71) were among those who graduated from RIT in 1971. They shared the results published in Working People’s Daily.
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
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