U Tin U celebrated his 90th birthday on August 3, 2019. He offered robes to 66 monks at Dat Poung Zon Aung Min Gaung pagoda. There were about 100 attendees.
The family also celebrated Dinner.
U Tin Htoon (A60) compiled a special Photo Album for his eldest brother.
Interviews
U Tin U earlier gave three interviews.
He gave an interview to Min Ko, his eldest grandson, several years back.
He gave an interview to Saya U Soe Paing for the HMEE-2012 project.
He gave an interview about his tenure as Captain of RGC (Rangoon Golf Club).
Saya U Myat Htoo (Chair, BOD, Norcal RITAA) presented the award to U Hla Min (EC69) at the Annual Dinner
Alumni Appreciation AwardAward presented by U Myat Htoo
U Han Sein / A Pho Gyi (GBNF)
Represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Basketball
Became a Tone Kyaw when he was inadvertently listed as GBNF in the 69er Contact List (in 1999).
He was sentenced to 20 years by a kangaroo court (along with Dr. Aung Khin Sint and Ma Thidar – Sanchaung). He was released after 17 years.
He was a Thet Kyee of Latha Township.
He took photos at the 69er gatherings and distributed them to selected attendees.
He succumbed to Covid
U Han Sein (GBNF), U Ngwe Tun, Roland (U Khin Maung Win), U Sein Myint (K K Wong), Cyril (U Than Hla), Oscar (U Tin Aung Win) at 69er Breakfast Gathering
U Ngwe Tun / Tun Tun
Every month, he offers Garawa money to Ashin Ukkamsa (Victor Aung Chaw) and Ashin Pannagavesaka (Bobby Myo Tun) in memory of his beloved spouse.
He offered to host the 69er breakfast gathering for Sept 2022, but the gathering did not take place. Apology was offered by U Aung Min and team.
U Khin Maung Win / Roland Thein
He was known for his debating skills.
He also competed in Scrabble tournaments.
U Sein Myint / K K Wong
He represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing.
He is a major Donor for 69er HCF and EE69er HCF.
He spends time in Singapore, California and Myanmar.
U Than Hla / Cyril Ba Than
Son of U Ba Than
Also known as Cyril or Cyril Than Hla
He took Training / Studies abroad.
U Tin Aung Win / Oscar Than Nyunt
He is a Moderator of RIT Updates FB group.
He uses Zoom to keep in touch with selected 69ers and HIC Colleagues.
He gave me rides to attend 69er gatherings.
U Tin Htut / Harry / Mon Yu
Hobbies (old and new)
Writing (Hmu Tin encouraged him)
Music
Tai Chi
Very Senior 69er
Harry Tin Htut
Albert Kyaw Min
Founder & President, Myanmar Pulp & Paper
Current President (AFPPI) Meeting (of 8 countries) in Thailand
Guitarist & Vocalist along with Daniel Tint Lwin (Singapore) & Robert Win Boh (Australia)
Seated : Nay Win (GBNF), Win Boh (Robert), Yi Yi Khaing (Vilma), Minn Aung (Hla Thaung) Standing: Win Naing (Dicky), Tint Lwin (Daniel), Aung Myint, Kyaw Min (Ei Kun)
Notes
U Chit Po Po’s father is U Ba Than (co-founder of Burma Chamber of Commerce). U Chit Po Po (GBNF) represented RIT in Rowing. He is an expert Harpist.
Many 69ers have less or no time for their hobbies. e.g U Tin Maung Aye (Accordion)
119 members (about a third of the Class) are GBNF. 20+ passed away (within the past two years; mostly due to Covid)
U Aung Min (M69) is Chair of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He regularly sends out monthly and quarterly reports including the list of GBNF.
U Aung Min
The major donors of the 69er HCF include
Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo (M69, New Jersey)
U Sein Myint (EP69, Singapore)
Daw Myint Myint (C69)
There is also EE69er HCF. U Sein Myint is a major donor of the fund. The donors’ list is maintained by Sa Maung Maung (EP69) with the help of U Shwe (EP69).
Gatherings
There are gatherings mostly for breakfast, but occasionally for lunch and dinner.
69ers (mostly M69ers but also friends from other disciplines) usually have a Monthly Breakfast Gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose). The gatherings also celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries.
Burma Selected Couple
EE69ers tried to meet once every two months.
Lunch Gatherings have been held at
Crystal Jade
Shwe Bei
Westin Royal
Breakfast Gatherings include
All Disciplines
M69ers
EE69ers
Ad hoc Gatherings include
Welcoming 69ers from overseas
Hosted by visiting 69ers
Garawa to Sayagyi U Ba Than (around his birthday : October 2)
U Aung Min (M69) is Chair of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund). He regularly sends out monthly and quarterly reports including the list of GBNF.
U Aung Min
The major donors of the 69er HCF include
Ivan Lee (U Khin Maung Oo (M69, New Jersey)
U Sein Myint (EP69, Singapore)
Daw Myint Myint (C69)
There is also EE69er HCF. U Sein Myint is a major donor of the fund. The donors’ list is maintained by Sa Maung Maung (EP69) with the help of U Shwe (EP69).
Gatherings
There are gatherings mostly for breakfast, but occasionally for lunch and dinner.
69ers (mostly M69ers but also friends from other disciplines) usually have a Monthly Breakfast Gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose). The gatherings also celebrate Birthdays and Anniversaries.
EE69ers tried to meet once every two months.
Lunch Gatherings have been held at
Crystal Jade
Shwe Bei
Westin Royal
Breakfast Gatherings include
All Disciplines
M69ers
EE69ers
Ad hoc Gatherings include
Welcoming 69ers from overseas
Hosted by visiting 69ers
Garawa to Sayagyi U Ba Than (around his birthday : October 2)
The first batch (A58) included Saya U Myo Myint Sein (Retired Professor and Head).
The second batch (A59) included U Bo Gyi (Uzin, GBNF, Designer of Mausoleum for Daw Khin Kyi) and Saya Dr. Lwin Aung (Uzin, Retired Pro-Rector).
The third batch (A60) included U Tin Htoon (Past Captain and Gold of RUBC, ARAE Champion in 1958 and 1960), U Aung Kyee Myint (Retired Chief Architect, PWD) and U Kin Maung Yin (GBNF, Modern Art, Director).
U Tha Tun (GBNF)
Saya is remembered in the articles by Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF) and U Than Tun (A65, GBNF). He served as Head of Architecture Department.
U Kyaw Min (GBNF)
Saya is an MIT alumnus. He taught part time. His pen name is Pi Thu Kar Kyaw Min. He is a founding member and EC of BARB.
U Myo Myint Sein
Saya graduated in 1958 from RaU. He did his Masters at Michigan University. He succeeded U Tha Tun as Head of Department. After retirement as Professor and Head, he moved to US. He published books. He wrote articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter and Swel Daw Yeik Magazine.
Class of A68, A69 and A70
Saya Sai Yee Laik (A68, GBNF) stood first and last in his class.
U Kyaw Kyaw, U Thet Tun, U Aung Khin, U Myo Tun (Uzin, Bobby), Saw Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Daw Thwin Thwin Aye Hmi and U Tin Maung Hla (GBNF) are from A69.
U Khin Maung Maung (A70) is an organizer for Arch Alumni gatherings.
Miscellaneous
One female student (from A60) left for India before graduation. She was the first female engineering student at RU.
Five female students — four Textile and one Chemical — graduated in 1961. They were the first batch of female engineering graduates.
EDUCATION B.S., Mining Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, California, U.S.A. 1950
Honors: Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. M.S., Mining
Engineering, Missouri School of Mines, University of Missouri, Rolla,
Missouri 1952.
EXPERIENCE 1953 – 1964 Service with the
Ministry of Mines, Govt of Burma. Entry as Asst. Inspector of Mines,
then promoted to Inspector, Chief Inspector, Director of Mines, and
Deputy Dir. General PMDC 1954 – 1955 As Visiting Lecturer taught Mining Courses at the BOC Engineering College, Rangoon University **
1971 – 1984 Service with United Nations ESCAP in Bangkok as Economic
Affairs Officer (P-4) and rising to Chief of Mineral Resources Section
(p-5).
Note: (**) In 1954, BOC Engineering College campus
was located south of the Rangoon University estate between Prome Hall
and the Teachers Training College on Prome Road. It consisted of modest
single storied buildings. In addition to degree courses in Civil,
Electrical and Mechanical engineering, Mining courses were offered for
the first time during that year. At Dean Sayagyi Tan Ba Hli’s
request, Ministry of Mines assigned me as part time Lecturer to teach
Mining Engineering courses. U Soon Sein was later transferred from the
Mines Department to the University and taught mining courses full time.
Warm regards, U Soe Khaw
Editor’s Note:
Saya U Soe Khaw passed away about two years ago at the tender age of 90+ He is a cousin of Sayama Sheila Saing (RIT English) and Dr. Harry Saing (ARAE Champion in 1958 and 1960).
The early Engineering departments have (a) Professor (b) Lecturers (c) Assistant Lecturers
The then new Education System created (d) Instructor(s)
The newer Education System created (e) Associate Professor (s)
Typical pay scales in the early days are
Professor : 1300+ Kyats
Lecturer : 800 – 50 – 1200 Kyats for minimum, annual increment and maximum
Assistant Lecturer : 350 (and CLA) – 25 -700 Kyats and CLA (Cost of Living Allowance) was 89 Kyats (or so) The “adjusted” pay was 439 Kyats (or so) The CLA was later dropped. So, AL : 450 – 25 – 700 Kyats
Instructor : 450 – 25 – 700 Kyats The pay scale is the same as AL It takes longer to become a Lecturer
Some terminology
Selection Grade : Those who earn 800+ Kyats Entitled to buy 10% of salary at “Staff Shop”
Gazetted Officer : Those who earn 350 (and CLA) or higher 450 (Base Pay) in the newer system Promotion, deputation, transfer, leave … are published in the [Burma] Gazette
Head of Department : Large departments are headed by a Professor Sub-departments are headed by a Lecturer Supporting departments may be headed by an AL
Demonstrator / Tutor : Early days : 200 (and CLA) => 297 Kyats (or so) Later : 320 Scale Supervises lab and/or tutorials
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