Hla Min (EC69, Content Provider of web site, Chief Editor of RIT Alumni Newsletter)
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Golden Sponsors
Steeve Kay (Thaung Sein, EC70, Southern California)
Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70, Northern California)
Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M69, New Jersey)
David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, Northern California, GBNF)
Maung Maung Than (M79, Texas)
Thanks to many otherDonors — Large or Small, Young or Old, Far or Near, Cash or Kind
Memorabilia
SPZP Banner : Designed by Benny Tan Handed over to Daniel Tint Lwin (M69, on behalf of Singapore Alumni)
Kyauk Si Bagyee : Ordered by Maurice Chee Present for senior sayas and sayamas The rest put up for Fundraising Sale
Mug : Designed by Benny Tan Present for most (if not all) attendees
Tee Shirt : Designed by Benny Tan Present for all sayas and sayamas Present for SPZP-2000 Volunteers The rest put up for Fundraising Sale
Calculator/Clock : Designed by Benny Tan Present for senior sayas and sayamas
Bio of Sayas : Compiled by Thein Aung (James, Met72)
RIT Alumni International Newsletter : Chief Editor : Hla Min Associate Editors : Thein Aung, Henry Lim
SPZP and Reunion Dinner
Embassy Suites Hotel
San Francisco
October 28, 2000
Saya Dr. Aung Gyi (Keynote)
Saya U Ba Toke (Speech & Blessings)
Saya U Aung Khin (Speech)
Saya U Myo Myint Sein (Speech)
Saya U Min Wun (Speech)
Entertainment Band Sayas and Alumni
Pre and Post Gatherings
October 27, 2000 Welcoming Sayas and Alumni at Seafood Restaurant in San Mateo
October 29, 2000 Farewell Brunch at a High School in Daly City
Comments
Ko Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) was a Core Organizer of SPZP-2000. He designed and implemented the inaugural RIT web site and set up special web pages for SPZP-2000. He posted two memorabilia from SPZP-2000.
Ko Benny used part of Steeve Kay’s donation to order his designs for RIT mug, RIT tee shirt, RIT calculator/clock and SPZP banner. I still wear the RIT tee shirt posted by KMZ.
Ko Maurice ordered RIT Kyauk Si Bagyee. Several were given to sayas. The rest were sold for fund raising. I bought one. KMZ posted a photo of his.
Ko Thein Ngwe posted a photo taken in from of the RU Burmese Department Library. Myanmar Sar Mi Thar Su erected a bust of Saya U Pe Maung Tin (Founder of the Department and mentor of Theikpan Maung Wa, Zawgyi and Minthuwun).
I love history.
I was a Docent of the Computer History Museum.
I was a member of HMEE-2012 project. Ko Ohn Khine and I compiled the CD supplement of the HMEE book.
I have served for 22+ years as Founder / Editor of RIT Alumni International Newsletter.
I posted 64 Countdown to the Reunion and 36 Post Reunion for SPZP-2000.
I have archived and updated many posts about my alma mater, mentors, colleagues and friends.
Time is running out.
Please help compile both informal and formal history of our alma mater via photos, essays, and videos.
Together we can preserve the glory of the Good Old Days and the Sad Dark Days.
Wishing all of you a prosperous and Happy New Year.
Gathering hosted by Steeve KayNewsletterOrganizers
In August 2017, RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association and several donors — including U Khin Maung Tun (President, SDYF), U Tin Oo (EC92), U Aung Myaing (ChE72) and Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) — honored not only the YTU students but also Computer Science & Technology students for their success in an International Competition.
Dr. Chit Swe, Daw Khin Khin Latt and two youngest sons Dr. Chit Swe & Daw Khin Khin Latt Dr. Chit SweDr. Chit Swe at Pu Zaw PweDr. Chit Swe with UCC alumni in SydneyDr. Chit Swe with UCC Donlaba
Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe is a Pioneer of Computer Systems, Education and Applications in Burma.
He founded Universities’ Computer Center (UCC).
He retired as Rector of Rangoon Arts and Science University (RASU).
He continued teaching and supervising graduate students in Thailand and Australia.
He passed away peacefully in Sydney, Australia in November 2019.
Sayagyi’s Family
Sayagadaw Daw Khin Khin Latt,
Five children (Dr. Daw Moe Thu, U Thu Ta, Dr. Kyaw Thu, Dr. Swe Latt, U Chit Khin)
Seven grandchildren and
Three great grand children
Dr. Chit Swe and Daw Khin Khin Latt fondly named their younger sons as Swe Latt and Chit Khin.
Obituary
Soon Kwyay
In memory of Saya, soon kwyay was offered in Sydney, Australia and Pyinmana, Myanmar
Soon Kwyay in SydneySoon Kyway in ElaThanks from the family
Condolences
Hundreds (and may be Thousands) have expressed their sadness for the loss of Sayagyi in the newspapers and in the Facebook pages.
The following is a sampling.
U Ba Than (M.A., Retired Director General, Thuwanna), Saya Chit’s classmate in 1947 at the first I.Sc.(A) class offered at Mandalay University and was a fellow teacher, is saddened by the loss of “Ko Chit Swe”.
Thin Char Mi Thar Su of the University of Yangon is indebted to Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe for his dedication to the dissemination of Mathematics
Myanmar Naing Gan Thin Char Ah Thinn offers condolences to the family members of Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Retired Rector) and Sayagyi U Aung Sein (Retired Associate Professor)
ex-UCC Mi Tha Su (UCC Alumni) expresses their sorrow to the Founder of Computers and Computer Education in Burma. Members from Myanmar and beyond (e.g. Singapore, USA, Australia) can never forget Sayagyi and his passion for transforming his students from good to better and great professionals, educators, researchers, and socially responsible citizens of the world.
U Win Thein (Padamyar Winhtein) has updated Wikipedia to include Saya’s pioneering work.
Saya U Aung Zaw (AZ) spent five decades or so under the tutelage of Saya Chit. He organized mini-PZPs for Saya Chit. I attended one gathering in 2006.
UCSY Facebook page remembers Saya as the pioneer Saya for Computer Education in Burma / Myanmar.
Before the pandemic, 69ers used to have Monthly Breakfast Gatherings usually at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose Restaurant).
Some 69ers offered to host the Gathering to celebrate their Anniversaries, Birthdays …
U Aung Min (M69, Chair of 69er HCF) is a Core Organizer of the 69er activities including the Annual Dinner Gatherings and the Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Over 40% of the class are GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten).
During the Adhamma Era, many associations (especially student and alumni organizations) were not allowed.
With the dawning of the Pwint Linn Era, RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association was allowed to register, but many alumni were not aware of the association and its objectives. Only a few actively participated in the formative events. There was virtually no fund to operate.
Then, things started to click.
The office space for the Alumni Association was provided by YTU
Donations — large and small — were received (mostly for the YTU Library Modernization Project which is a requirement for the Accreditation)
Membership (Life membership for K60000) grew.
Saya’s Corner was established.
Staff and Volunteers helped with the regular and ad hoc projects
Young alumni came forward to help with the leadership
U Wynn Htain Oo’s post
His post is based on RITAA Report. I provided annotations.
Alumni Association is a requirement to get YTU accredited.
First step to establish RITAA started in March 2016 with the help of YTU Management and the Organizers of Shwe YaDu Celebration
Drafting and approval of Bye Law
Implementation Committee
Interaction with MEC
Visit by evaluators from Asian Pacific Engineering Association
Role in SPZP-2016 Planning and Implementation
Registration
Criteria for the accreditation of Post graduate courses
2018 Graduates to be assessed by Asia Pacific Engineering Association
Fund raising for YTU Library Modernization
Travel grant for staff to undergo Library Training in Singapore
Trying to fulfill requirements for Accreditation
Financial aid for eligible needy YTU students
Teacher’s Corner (for recreation)
Finding donors to support RIT athletic associations
Finding donors to support Maker Space (of YTU Student Union)
Commitment
U Myo Aye (President, RITAA) donated K5 Lakhs for the Fund to pay salary to RITAA employees.
U San Kyu (Vice President), U Aung Khaing (General Secretary), U Kaung Myat Soe (Joint Secretary), and U Maung Maung Than (Joint Auditor) donated K2 Lakhs each.
He is from the Class of 69. He contracted TB and had to take a year off.
His friends call him “A Yo Phaya”.
U Win Maung (George Tun, UBA)
He is from the Class of 69. He left RIT before graduation to get License in the field of Aviation Maintenance from the UK.
His younger sister is Sayama Daw Khin Swe Aye (Winnie, ChE70).
His friends call him “Lake”.
He represented RIT in rowing, swimming and water polo. He is a Back Stroke specialist. He completed Inya Lake cross lake (2000 meters) using Back Stroke.
During my visits to Yangon, he provided me transportation.
U Win Maung (SPHS63)
He was a Boarder.
He played in the School Band.
U Win Maung (De La Salle)
I met him when he was in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He was a member of BADA.
His younger sister is Dr. Agatha (IM1 79er).
Mahn Win Maung (President)
He was the Third President of the Union of Burma. He was detained on March 2, 1962 by the Revolutionary Council which staged a Coup d’etat.
He had a few misfortunes : one with a parachute jump and another during a horse ride.
U Win Maung (Soccer)
He played for the Burma soccer team.
U Win Maung (Zat Mintha)
He is a younger son of Shwe Mann Tin Maung.
U Win Maung (Min Yu Way)
He is a distinguished writer and publisher.
In primary school, I received the translation of Aesop’s Fables (by Min Yu Way and Ngwe Tar Yi) as a prize.
The students may or may not graduate from the school.
Current usage
The term “alumni” covers all former students.
Most universities have
alumni organization
alumni building
department to support alumni activities
NorCal RITAA
NorCal RITAA
It is an alumni organization based in Northern California. For several years before the pandemic, NorCal RITAA provided scholarship to eligible YTU students.
RITAA
It stands for RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association. It is also known as ARITAA.
It provided support for Yangon SPZPs and the YTU Library Modernization Project.
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