In the old Education systems, only those who passed I.Sc. examination with science option (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) with 50 or more marks in those “major” subjects could apply for the engineering school.
The classes were called 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (Final) year of engineering.
New Education System
In November 1964, under the then new Education System, three batches of students were admitted to RIT.
400+ students attended the first ever 1st BE
300+ students attended the first ever 2nd BE
about 200 students attended the first ever 3rd BE
RU Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee of Rangoon University was celebrated in 1970. “Swel Daw Yiek Anyeint” and “Htee Yein” from RIT were attractions. The two items were organized by Saya U Saw Htun (“Saw Lu”, Head of the RIT Burmese Department).
Shwe YaDu
The Shwe YaDu of the New Education System was celebrated by
69ers (for the admission to the 2nd BE in 1964)
the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
YTU with the support of Swel Daw Yeik Foundation and Alumni
Most members matriculated in 1952 and graduated with B.Sc.(Engg) in 1958.
Per request of Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (Director General of UBARI and Part-time saya at the Electrical Engineering Department, his son-in-law U Htay Aung (Victor, EC80) provided the Class Photo of EE58.
U Htay Aung is the nephew of Saya U Sein Hlaing (EE Professor)
Sayagyi U Ba Hli was the first native Dean of Engineering. He also taught Civil Engineering classes.
Saya U Kyaw Tun is an early Saya at the EE Department. He is a Saya of our sayas.
Saya U Tin Swe retired as Lecturer. In the early days, EE Department had a single professor. Many years later, EC (Electronics) and EP (Power) would become separate Departments with their own Professors.
U Maung Maung (UBARI) taught part time.
Mr. Redpath (UK) and Dr. Calder (USA) were non-Burmese sayas.
U Ba Than taught Mechanical Engineering subjects.
EE58
U Aye (M62) wrote : U Aung Pe (EE 58), 2nd row 4th from L. (Retired Lt. Col DI)
U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)
U Htin Paw
Won two Gold Medals at the RU Convocation in 1958.
Since the Endowment could not cover the rising cost of Gold, his family had to contribute K300 for the “true” Gold Medals.
Joined the Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer.
Studied for his Masters at the University of Michigan (under the UBARI scholarship).
Upon his return, he taught part time at the EE Department while working for UBARI
Transferred to the Electrical Inspectorate.
Moved to USA.
Past President of TBSA (Theravada Buddhist Society of America)
Co-founder and President of BEA (Burmese Engineers Association).
Son : Dr. Barry Paw (MD, Ph.D, GBNF)
Brother : U Tun Thein (A67)
Nephews : U Hla Thein (Robert, M72)
Wrote a series of articles for “RIT Alumni International Newsletter”
Saya U Ba Nyunt (EE58, GBNF)
EE sayas & alumni at SPZP-2000
Joined the Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer
Did further studies in the USA.
Upon return to Burma, Saya transferred to BOC/MOC.
Spouse : Daw May Su (Physics, GBNF)
In 2000, visited USA to see his daughter and grand child.
U Aung Kyaw Myint (Eddie Shein), U Sein Myint, Daw Mar Mar Yee, Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (Emma)
U Aung Kyaw Myint(M70)
He is an Old Paulian. He did not enjoy studying medicine, so he transferred to RIT. His hobby includes astrology. He visits Australia and Singapore.
U Sein Myint (EC69)
He represented RIT in Rowing, Swimming and Water Polo. He is a major donor to the 69er Health Care Fund and the EE69er Health Care Fund. After retirement, he visits his children in USA and Myanmar.
Daw Mar Mar Yee (M75)
She is a vocalist and Minthamee. Her spouse U Tin Tun (M70) is a pianist. They are core entertainers for the SPZPs held in Singapore and Yangon. She served as Master of Ceremonies for the M75 Gatherings and All-Mechanical Gathering.
Daw Tin Tin Myint (Emma, ChE70)
She is fondly known as “Rocket” (during her RIT days”), “ageless Minthamee” (as entertainer for SPZPs) and Mae Daw Gyi (by the young monks sponsored by Dana Sri Lanka). She made frequent visits to Yangon to take care of her mother (who finally passed away peacefully). She visited USA as a teenager for winning an essay contest. She has traveled to several countries. She joking said that she married U Yu Swan (Don Min Sayagyi) so that she would be a Minthamee and a co-leader of the Pon Chan Chan Group.
Ko Ohn Khine (M70) took me to Saya U Aung Hla Tun’s place on Inya Road to attend the “History of University Engineering Education in Burma/Myanmar” meeting.
The book was published in time for SPZP-2012 in December, 2012.
Ko Ohn Khine and I compiled a CD supplement for the History Book.
The early supporters for the project include Sayagyi U Ba Than and Saya U Soe Paing.
Today is the Full Moon Day of Thadinkyut. It is known as “Abhidhamma Day”. It marks the end of the Buddhist Lent.
Pavayana Ceremony (General Assembly of monks) of the San Francisco Bay Area took place this year at Kusalakari monastery at French Camp. 30+ monks (including some from Sri Lankan monasteries took part).
Credit: Saya Dr. Chris Lee (L. Tin Htun, EE 59) Saya wrote:
Caption on top of the photograph reads:
UNIVERSITY OF RANGOON – FACULTY OF ENGINEERING TEACHING STAFF AND STUDENTS OF FINAL YEAR B.Sc. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1959 – 1960)
Names listed below the photograph are as follows:
Back Row (L. to R.) – Soe Thein (Mdy), Htay Swe (Mergui), Myint Thein (Rgn), Mg Win (Myaung), Robert Hla Ko (Yenangyaung), Than Pe (Mdy), Nyan Tun (Moulmein), Than Tut (Monywa), Robert Frank (Mdy), Mg Mg Myo Nyunt (Ngamyagyi), Kyaw Myint (Moulmein)
3rd Row (L. to R.) – Kyaw Zaw (Yamethin), Myint Thein (Dedaye), Tun Yi (Rgn), Lwin Swe (Rgn), H. Num Futt (Rgn), Ohn Kyaw (Mdy), Myo Myint (Mdy), Aye Mg (Rgn), Mg Mg Hla (Rgn), Tin Mg Oo (Rgn), Sein Hla (Pegu)
2nd Row (L. to R.) – Hoke Sein (Yangon), Tin Hla (Rgn), Tin Myint (Yenangaung), Moon Yu (Rgn), Lim Jin Twan (Rgn), San Hla (Mdy), Derrick Maurice (Rgn), Mg Mg (Monywa), Mg Mg Sint (Rgn), Tun Nyunt (Mdy), Tin Win (Moulmein)
Front Row (Staffs) – T. Kyin Khoon B.Sc. (Eng), L. Tin Htun B.Sc. (Eng), U Sein Hlaing B.Sc. (Eng), S.M. (M.I.T.), Head of El. Eng. Department, U Kyaw Tun B.Sc., D.R.T.C. (Glasgow), A.M.I.E.E. (Lon), Prof. William Paw B.A., B. Com., M.B.A. (Harvard), Dr. A.E. Guile B.Sc. (Eng), Ph.D., A.M.I.E.E., Ko Ba Lwin B.Sc. (Eng), Ko Myo Kyi B.Sc. (Eng), U Tin Swe B.Sc. (Eng), M.S.E. (Michigan), A.M.I.R.E., A.M.A.I.E.E.
Absentees: – Kyaw Win, Win Mg, Dennis Chit, Chit Thein, Than Tun, Patrick San Nyunt, John Grey.
Notes
The photo includes
H Num Fatt, younger brother of Saya H Num Kok (C)
U Soe Thein, younger brother of Saya Dr. Aung Soe (C)
