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Category: RIT

Engineering Schools in Burma

  • Donor of $200000+ to RIT-related Activities

    Donor of $200000+ to RIT-related Activities

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2026

    Steeve Kay (Thaung Sein, EC70, GBNF)

    Steeve 1

    Education

    • Studied at Hwa Kyone School in Rangoon, Burma.
    • Briefly attended GTI (Government Technical Institute).
    • Matriculated with Distinctions in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
    • In November 1964, he was admitted as a top Student to RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology) along with Zaw Min, Tommy Shwe (GBNF), Peter Pe (GBNF) and Cho Aye (GBNF).
    • Graduated in 1970 with BE (Bachelor of Engineering) with specialization in EC (Electrical Communications).
    • Moved to California, USA.
    • MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from Stanford University
    • MBA (Master in Business Administration) from Pepperdine University
    Steeve 2

    Experience

    • Worked in the Electronics Industry as IC (Integrated Circuit) Designer.
    • Per request from his younger sister Dr. Kay, he co-founded QTC and served as CEO (Chief Executive Officer). See Souvenir book for the Silver Jubilee of QTC.
    • QTC was acquired for a sizable sum. Became a Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist. Founded Eleok, Teehub & Kay Family Foundation.
    • Traveled to the Holy Places of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism & Islam to study Comparative Religion.
    • Visited prominent historic sites. Tried to trace his roots dating back ten or more generations.

    Philanthropist

    • Founded CABA (Charitable Alliance of Burmese Associations). A notable CABA donation was to Disaster Relief Fund help the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma. Details can be found in the reports prepared by Benny Tan (M70) who served as a CABA administrator.
    • Established KFF (Kay Family Foundation) to support a wide range of support. KFF donated to Universities (Stanford, Harvard, UC Irvine …), Research Institutes and Libraries. KFF sponsored the visit of Myanmar Education Delegation to California. KFF provided a Matching Donation of $30000 for the 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
    • He never forgot his roots. He wanted to show his appreciation for his schools, mentors, classmates and schoolmates.
    • KFF sponsored the publication of the “Centennial of Hwa Kyone School” and its Sequel.
    • He has donated $200000+ (via CABA and KFF) to RIT-related activities.
    • In October 2000, he donated $3000 to the First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe and became the first Golden Sponsor. He also sponsored the subsequent SPZPs (Saya Pu Zaw Pwes) at Singapore in December 2002, April 2007 and December 2010; at Yangon in December 2004, December 2012 and 2016.
    • In 2004, he set up the “Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas” with a pledge of $50000.

    Final Years

    • In 2018, he was diagnosed with a medical problem. His doctors recommended to work from home and avoid long travels.
    • He requested Benny and me to organize a special Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe on his behalf. For details, see my post about that event.
    • Started writing books to share his expertise and memories.
    • Succumbed to Jara, Byadi & Marana.

    Memories

    Steeve 3
    Steeve 5
    Steeve 6

  • Visits in 2015

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2026

    Invitation

    Ivan Lee (M69) invited several 69ers to get together at his house in New Jersey around June of 2015. U Aung Myint and U Sein Tin could not make it to the 2015 mini-reunion.

    Fred Thetgyi (M69)

    • Lives in Philadelphia
    • Joined the 2015 mini-reunion
    • Drove most of the 1800+ mile trip in Ivan’s Mercedes
    • Except when his batteries went out, he took pictures at the mini-reunion and the trip.
    • He would appear only in a fraction of the photos, when someone else (Ivan, a waiter, or a stranger) took the photo.
    Phil 1
    Phil 2
    Phil 3
    Phil 4
    Phil 5
    Phil 6
    Phil 7
    Phil 8
    Phil 9

    New Jersey

    • Main Host : Ivan
    • Other hosts : Saya U Soe Paing & Daw Saw Yu Tint
    • Ivan took us on a short trip to New York
    • Ivan showed us around New Jersey
    • For several years, Ivan had hosted the RIT-UCC Gathering with Saya Dr. Aung Gyi and Saya U Soe Paing as Guests of Honor.
    • Photo shows two Sayas and six 69ers — Fred, TAG, HM, Alice, Toung / Tom and Ivan
    New Jersey

    Niagara Falls

    • On the way to Canada
    • Took photos from the US side & the Canada side
    Niagara Fall

    Windsor, Canada

    • Host : Sayagyi U Aung Khin
    • Saya patiently waited for our arrival.
    • Saya let me and my spouse spend the night in his Guest room. Ivan and Fred stayed at a motel.
    • Saya prepared Mohinga and Ah Kyaw for breakfast.
    • He gave us mementos.
    U Aung Khin
    Saya U Aung Khin
    Memento

    Toronto

    • Brief sight seeing
    • Saya Des Rodgers had earlier invited to drop by his house, but our schedule did not have slack time.

    Napean, Canada

    • Host: Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma
    • Saya drove us around Toronto
    • We spent two nights at Saya’s house.
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • Took a quick trip to Thousand Islands. Ma Ma Emma bought a gift for my Myee
    Thousand Islands

    Shrewberry, Massachussetts

    • Hosts : Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) & Daw Khin Maw Maw
    • Since they were renovating their home, U TAG hosted us at a hotel.
    • Visit MIT & Harvard University
    U TAG
    Dinner

    Trumbull, Connecticut

    • Hosts : U Toung (Tom, EC69) and Daw Khin Myint
    • Visit Yale University
    • Visit Pizza place frequented by the young Bill Clinton
    Ko Toung
    Place frequented by young Bill Clinton

    Philadelphia

    • Hosts : Fred Thetgyi (M69) & Eunice
    • Dropped by to see Fred’s elder sister
    • Visit Pake Forge and Liberty Bell;
    • Visit my last remaining uncle U Thein Han in Maryland
    MD 1
    MD 2
    MD 3
    MD 4

    Posts

    • 69er
    • Alumni
    • Reunion
    • Sayas
    • Visits
  • RIT 69ers (in 2021)

    RIT 69ers (in 2021)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : June 2026

    U Soe Paing & Daw Saw Yu Tint

    Golden Jubilee

    Some 69ers are fortunate to have celebrated their GJ (Golden Jubilee).

    Sampling :

    • Saw Yu Tint (Alice, T69) : 56th Anniversary : September 2021
    • Yi Yi Khaing (Vilma, ChE69)
    • Kyaw Zin (EP69)

    40th to 49th Anniversary

    Several 69ers celebrated 40+ years of bliss in 2021.

    Sampling :

    • Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) : 49th Anniversary : February
    • Aung Myint (M69) : 49th Anniversary : May
    • Aung Min (M69) : 48th Anniversary : February
    • Hla Min (EC69) : 48th Anniversary : June
    • Tin Aung Win (M69) : 44th Anniversary : December

    Some 69ers and/or Spouses are GBNF

    Sad to note that some 69ers and their spouses are GBNF.

    Sampling :

    • Yi Pin (M69) & spouse
    • Thein Swe (EP69) & spouse
    • Tin Shwe (C69) & spouse
    • Nan Su Su (T69) & spouse

    Some lost their spouses.

    Sampling :

    • Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M69)
    • Sa Maung Maung (EP69)
    • Lyo Kyin Sein (T69)

    Grand parents and Great Grand parents

    • Zau Lai (EP69) is a proud Great Grand Father
    • Several are Grand parents
      e.g. Lin Lin Aung has 8 grand children

    Still Single

    A few are eligible bachelors.

    Sampling :

    • Myint Maung (EP69)
    • Nyi Hla Nge (C69)

    Sayadaws

    Some became Sayadaws after retirement

    Sampling :

    • Ashin Ukkamsa / Okkantha
      Uzin Aung Chaw (C69)
    • Ashin Pannagavesaka
      Uzin Bobby Myo Tun (A69)

  • Tekkatho

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Matriculation

    • Less than 10% passed the Matric exam in the early days.
    • A few (e.g U Ba Khin who stood First in Burma) chose to work instead of attending RU.
    • It was an honor to prefix one’s name with Tekkatho တက္ကသိုလ် or University.
    • Khin Nyo wrote: Absolutely right. I think in 1957 only 2% Passed and the total is 20000.
      Even dancer AmarSein was conferred with the title Thekkatho Amar Sein by the Rector Dr Tha Hla.

    Tekaktho Moe War (U Moe Aung)

    U Moe Aung

    Student Days

    • Matriculated from St. John’s Dio.
    • EC, RU Kalaung Ah Thin
    RU Association
    • Editor, RUESU Annual Magazine for 1960 – 61
    RUESU Magazine

    RIT Days

    • Electrical Engineering Saya at RIT
    EE Sayas
    U Moe Aung & U Sein Maung
    • Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine
    • Editor, Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
    • Co-leader, Swel Daw Yeik Troupe (Ah Nyeint, Htee Yein, Ta Bin Daing Ah Ka) at RU Golden Jubilee in 1970

    Singapore Days

    • Worked in Singapore
    • Chair, SPZP-2002 & SPZP-2010 (in Singapore)
    • Editor / Publisher, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010
    • Organizer, Alumni Activities (e.g Thingyan)

    Post Retirement

    • Moved back to Myanmar
    • Taught refresher courses (e.g. Electrical Saftey) at Electrical Inspectorate
    • Kept mind alert by writing poems & articles in weekly publications
    • Patron, SDYF; Composed & performed SDY Song
    • Entertainment for SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016

    Publications

    • Distinguished Writer, Poet, Editor & Publisher
    • Editor, RUESU Annual Magazine
    • Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine for more than a decade
    • Chief Editor, Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
    • Chief Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 in Singapore
    • Chief Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Magazine for Shwe YaDu in 2014 & SPZP-2016 in Yangon
    • Kabyars — solo; with RIT poets; with former EC members of RU Kalaung Ah Thinn
    Book 1
    Book 2
    Book 3
    Book 4
    • Books — Collection of articles; Collection of poem

  • HIC

    by Hla Min & Tin Aung Win

    Update : May 2026

    Zoom Meeting

    • U Myint Thein Lwin (M62)
    • U Than Htut (M67, RUBC Gold)
    • U Tin Aung Win (M69)
    • U Ohn Khine (M70)
    • U Ye Myint (EP72)
    Zoom Participants

    Gatherings

    • Before the pandemic, some HIC Alumni had lunch gatherings

    Updates

    • U Aye (M62) — retired from FAO; provided feedback & info for my posts
    • U Thein Aung (M72) — moved to Singapore; wrote episodes for “Once upon a time at RIT”
    • U Kyaw Myint (EP72) — founded “Good Morning Bakery”; donated food at selected RIT Gatherings
    • U Khin Maung Cho (M73) — Retd. Minister
    • U Sann Tun Ni — founded “Sunny Sushi” in Las Vegas; Gawpaka at LV monastery
  • 2018 Gathering

    2018 Gathering

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Monthly BFG

    • Before the pandemic, 69ers had Monthly Breakfast Gatherings usually at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose).
    • Some celebrate Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries at the gathering.
    • Han Sein, Uzin Bobby and several 69ers took photos and shared them on FB.
    • 20 classmates left us in 2021. Some in the group photo — Toby, Thein Swe, Aye Lwin, Han Sein, Aung Gyi Shwe — are GBNF.
    69er Group
    David, Aye Lwin, Oscar, Tin Maung Aye, Aye Thein
    • Aung Min & team organized a monthly meeting .
    • Win Boh (Robert, Australia) was a special guest at the meeting. Surinder Singh (Australia) had a schedule conflict.
    • Kyaw Nyunt brought back presents given by Fred Thetgyi (Philadephia) to the meeting, and organized a “Lucky Draw”.
    • Han Sein was happy testing special effects (e.g. to create “twins”) with his phone camera.
    • Tin Aung Win offered me car rides : to the meeting and back. On the way back, we chatted with Aye Lwin and Kyaw Zin on the car.
    • Aye Lwin was Secretary of RIT Mechanical Association and RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thin. He was a member of the committee for printing and publishing Set Hmu Magazine (by Mechanical Engineering Association) and RIT Annual Magazine. He attended the 2015 Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles with his daughter and son.
    • Harry Tin Htut, Oscar, Aung Min, Uzin Bobby and Tin Maung Aye posted photos in “RIT69ers” and “RIT Updates” Facebook pages.

    Posts

    • 69er
    • Gatherings
    • GBNF
    • Memories

  • Mech Engg Sayas

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    U Ba Than

    U Ba Than
    • Won Collegiate Scholarship in the Matric of 1947
    • Won Gold medal in 1949 for highest score in I.Sc. exams
    • BS (Special) from Imperial College, London University
    • Joined Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer
    • Received scholarship to do MS at Imperial College
    • Promoted to Lecturer
    • Succeeded Saya U Aung Khin as Professor & Head of Mechanical
    • Wrote memoirs for his grand children and distributed to attendees at his 78th birthday celebrations.
    • Early supporter of HMEE project. Hosted a meeting for the project. Donated photos for use by the project. Requested Saya U Thaw Kaung to provide access of UCL archives to Saya U Soe Paing and team.
    • Offered Birthday Soon Kyway annually on Oct 2nd.
    • Passed away after his 94th birthday

    U Aung Khin

    U Aung Khin
    • Matriculated in 1948
    • Chem Prof U Po Tha advised him to study Engineering.
    • Received scholarship to study BS & MS at Lehigh University.
    • Joined Faculty as Assistant Lecturer
    • Promoted to Lecturer
    • Later became Professor and Head
    • Also has MS from Canada
    • Moved to Canada
    • During a visit to the SF Bay Area, he gave green light to the Bay Area RIT Alumni Group to host SPZP-2000.
    • Wrote several articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter.
    • In July 2925, Sayagyi allowed us to stay at his home in Windsor, Canada. He provided Mohinga & Ah Kyaw for breakfast, and souvenirs (e.g plaque for holding keys).
    • Sayagyi stays in shape by playing golf and tennis.

    U Tin Hlaing (M59, GBNF)

    U Tin Hlaing
    • Joined Faculty after graduation
    • MS from Purdue University
    • Became Lecturer & Head of Agricultural Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical)
    • Played soccer & tennis
    • Managed All-Universities Hockey team
    • He had kidney problem. Did not have access to dialysis machines (available only to VIPs). Did not receive passport in time to go abroad for treatment. Passed away.

    U San Tun (M59)

    U San Tun
    • Joined Faculty after graduation
    • MS from MIT
    • Became Lecturer & Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical).
    • Moved to USA
    • President of BEA (Bay Area Burmese Engineers Association). BEA merged with BASTS to become BAPS.
    • Invited us on several occasions (e.g his birthday, his son’s wedding).
    • Attended most Alumni gatherings (e.g Retiree lunch).
    • Recuperating from a Stroke

    U Kyin Soe

    • MS from University of Illinois.
    • Served as Professor & Rector

    U Tin Htut (M60)

    U Tin Htut
    • Joined Faculty twice : the first time after graduation, and the second time after “an unexpected Waso in Insein”.
    • Past Captain & Gold of RUBC.
    • Moved to USA
    • Co-founded BASES and served as President.
    • Financial Controller for 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
    • Donated K100 lakhs for YTU Library Modernization.
    • Also donated to SDYF & Mechanical Group.

    U Tun Shwe (M60)

    U Tun Shwe
    • Patron, Alumni Association & SDYF
    • Ovada at PZPs

    U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)

    U Tin Maung Nyunt
    • President of RIT Chinlon
    • Moved to USA
    • Donated $500 for YTU Library Modernization Project

    More Sayas

    Seniors

    • U Pu studied at Lehigh. He left the Faculty
    • U Ko Gyi (GBNF) studied in USA. He taught at the Faculty. Moved to USA. Attended SPZP-2000.

    Sayas (1961 & later)

    • U Maung Maung Win (M61) : Managed RIT Automobile Club with Saya U Myo Win
      Moved to Australia
      Wrote series of articles for RIT Alumni International Newsletter
    • S. Arya (M62, GBNF) : Cute accent
    S. Arya
    • Mao Toon Siong (M62) : Burma Champion & Coach in Table Tennis
    • Dr. Tin Win (M62) : Past President of BASES, Organizer for 2015 LA Reunion
    • U Khin Maung (M, GBNF)
    • U Phone Myint (M) : Workshop Superintendent
    • Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63) : Co-chair of SPZP-2002
    • U Soe Lwin (M63, GBNF)
    U Soe Lwin
    • U Han Tun (M63, GBNF)
    • S. Kyaw Aye (M63)
    • U Win (M63) : Transport provider for U Ba Than
    • U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto 64) : UN assignments in China; Patron of TDS (Theravada Dhamma Society)
    • U Myo Win (Melvyn, M/Ag65, GBNF) : RIT Automobile Association; Rowing; Moved to Australia ; Co-chair, Alumni Dinner Gathering in 2006
    • U Hla Myint (Charlie, M65) : RIT Swimming & Water Polo;
      Moved to Australia; Co-chair, Alumni Dinner Gathering in 2006
    • U Kyaw Sein (M65, GBNF) : Moderator of FB pages; Moved to Singapore
    • Dr. Kyaw Sein (M65) : Retired Professor at YTU & Malaysian University
    • Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, M65) : Retired Executive at High tech companies in US and Taiwan; Founding member of RIT Alumni International; SPZP-2000 Organizer
    • U Lin (M66) : Rowing; RIT Buddhist Association; Patron of Yangon SPZPs
    • Dr. Chan Nyein (M67, GBNF)
      : Minister
    • U Tin Maung Oo (M67, GBNF)
      Dep Workshop Superintendent
    • U Thein Tun Aung (M, GBNF)
    • U Than Myint (M) : Singapore Polytechnic
    • U Khin Maung Tin (M69) : Maritime Institute
    • U Aung Myint (M69) : Singapore Polytechnic
    • Mehm Aye Chan (M69) : Agency for seafarers

    Senior Alumni

    • U Aye (M62) : BIT & RU Volleyball, HIC/FAO
    • U Sein Htoon (M63) : Captain & Gold of RUBC, 1960 ARAE Champion
    • U Than Soe (M63) : RUBC Gold
    • L Than Myint (M63) : RUBC Gold
    • U Shwe Kyaw (M63, GBNF) : RU Volleyball
    • U Win Thein (M67) : Set Hmu Tha Din Zin
    • U Than Htut (M67) : RUBC Gold
    • U Tin Myint (David, M67, GBNF) : Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 & SPZP-2012
    • U Htay Aung (M69) : Swimming and Water Polo
    • Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M69) : Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 & SPZP-2007, Patron of MASTAA, Major donor of 69er HCF
    • Benny Tan (M70) : Co-chair, SPZP-2000, Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZP, RIT Alumni International
    • U Ohn Khine (M70) : Volunteer for HMEE, SDYF, SPZP
    • U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) : Super Fund Raiser
    • U Myint Pe (M72) : Cartoon Box
    • U Nyan Win Shwe (M72) : SPZP-2007
    • John Tint (Khin Maung Myint, M72, GBNF) : Soccer
    • U Myo Myint (M74) : Pon Tu Specialist
    • U Win Khaing (M75, GBNF) : SPZP-2004, Minister
    • Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75) : SPZP-2000, RIT Alumni International, Norcal RITAA
    • U Hla Win (M73/75) : Ygn SPZPs, BARB/MARB
    • Maung Sein Win (Padeegone, M72/75) : Distinguished Author / Poet

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • All Mech Gatherings
    • GBNF
    • HMEE
    • SPZP

  • RIT Sayas

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Singapore (SPZP-2007)

    SPZP-2007

    Attendees include

    • U Maung Maung Win (M61, Australia)
    • Dr. Tin Win (M62, USA)
    • U Aung Myint (M69, Singapore)
    • U Tin Htut (M60, USA)

    Sayas in 2009

    69ers celebrated 40th Anniversary of graduation with Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe.

    The sayas include

    2009
    • U Thein Lwin (E, GBNF)
    • Dr. Win Thein (M)
    • U Tun Shwe (M)
    • U Thit (Met, GBNF)
    • U Myo Myint Sein (A)
    • U Khin Aung Kyi (Ch, GBNF)
    • Dr. Ba Lwin (E)
    • Dr. Ba Myint (E)
    • U Myo Kyi (E)
    • Dr. Pe Win (Met)
    • U Han Tun (M, GBNF)
    • Daw Tin Tin Myint (Ch)
    • U S. Kyaw Aye (M, GBNF)
    • U Khine Oo (E)
    • U C. Maung (C)
    • U Sein Maung (E)
    • U Aung Hla Tun (Met, GBNF)
    • U Tin Shwe (E, GBNF)
    • Dr. Thaung Myint (Math)
    • U Soe Paing (E)
    • U Moe Aung (E)
    • U S. Arya (M, GBNF)
    • Dr. Kyaw Win (Pet)
    • U Soe Lwin (M, GBNF)
    • U Tin Maung (C)
    • U Win (M)
    • U Phone Myint (M)
    • U Ngwe Tun (C, GBNF)

    New Jersey (2018)

    Ivan Lee (M69) & team hosted the RIT-UCC Gathering in New Jersey in 2018.

    The sayas include

    2018
    • U Aung Myint (M)
    • U Htun Aung Kyaw (Ch)
    • U Soe Paing (E)
    • Dr. Aung Gyi (C, Rector)
    • Dr. San Hla Aung (C)
    • Dr. Tin Win (M)
    • Dr. Ohn Myint (C)

    U Ba Toke (GBNF)

    Saya is a Phwa Bet Taw of Rangoon University & the First RU Students’ Strike in December 1920.

    Memories

    • On behalf of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65, U Khin Maung Myint (ChE71) offered Garawa money to Sayagyi.
    U Ba Toke 1
    • Pansy Thin provided transportation for Saya U Ba Than, Saya U Tin Htut and me
    U Ba Toke 2
    • Birthday celebration with Six (of Eight) Children. Sayagadaw, son & daughter are GBNF.
    U Ba Toke 3

    Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

    Saya served as President of the RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000.

    1966 Thingyan

    Saya Allen

    Memories

    Saya Allen 2
    Saya Allen 3
    Saya Allen 4
    Saya Allen 5

    U Tin Shwe (EP66, GBNF)

    • Taught at RIT and Assumption University
    • After retirement, Saya became a monk.
    • Swel Daw Yeik Foundation provided some financial assistance during his hospitalization.
    • Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) wrote “To the Shwe Duo” in memory of Saya U Tin Shwe and Saya U Hla Shwe (T69).
    U Tin Shwe 1
    U Tin Shwe 2
    U Tin Shwe 3

    U Tin Lin (ChE72)

    • Taught at RIT and at a Polytechnic in Singapore.
    • Organizer, SPZPs in Singapore
    • Annotated Pon Tu’s of Sayas (by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint & archived by Saya U Kyaw Sein)
    • Donated K2 Lakhs to the YTU Library Modernization Project.
    U Tin Lin 1
    U Tin Lin 2

    U Tin Htut (M60)

    • Captain & Gold of RUBC
    • Founder & Past President of BASES
    • Financial Controller, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
    • Donated K100 Lakhs for the YTU Library Modernization Project
    • Donated K10 Lakhs to Swel Daw Yeik Foundation
    • Donated to the All-Mechanical Gathering

    Memories

    U Tin Htut 1
    U Tin Htut 2
    U Tin Htut 3
    U Tin Htut 4
    U Tin Htut 5

    U Thet Lwin

    • Taught Burmese at the Institute of Economics
    • Registrar of RIT
    • Retired as Director of DHE
    • Pen name : “Tekkatho Maung Ngwe Hlinne”.
    • Composed “Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo Kun Yeik Kho”

    Memories

    U Thet Lwin 1
    U Thet Lwin 2
    U Thet Lwin 3

    Dr. San Hla Aung (C58)

    • Taught at RIT and the University of New Orleans.
    • Seen with former students : Saya U Nyi Hla Nge (C69) and U Saw Lin (C71, GBNF).
    Dr. San Hla Aung

    S Kyaw Aye (M63, GBNF)

    Elder brother of my classmate Abdul Raof (EP69).

    S Kyaw Aye

    U Thein Lwin (EE, GBNF)

    • President, RIT Badminton
    • Taught at RIT EE and Singapore Polytechnic

    Memories

    • With oldies in Singapore
    U Thein Lwin 1
    U Thein Lwin 2

    U Soe Paing (EE)

    • Taught at RIT EE and UCC
    • Co-founder, UCC
    • Retiree, UN

    Memories

    U Soe Paing 1
    U Soe Paing 2
    U Soe Paing 3

    U Shwe Hlaing (Maths)

    • Taught Engineering Maths & Computer Programmer
    • Helped UCC Project
    U Shwe Hlaing

    U Ngwe Tun (C, GBNF)

    • Taught at RIT Civil
    • Owned bookshop
    U Ngwe Tun

    U Myat Htoo (C68)

    • Taught at RIT Civil
    • Retired from CalTrans
    • Founding member, RIT Alumni International
    • Co-emcee, SPZP-2000
    • Founding member & BOD Chair, NorCal RITAA

    Memories

    U Myat Htoo 1
    U Myat Htoo 2
    U Myat Htoo 3
    U Myat Htoo 4
    U Myat Htoo 5

    U Moe Aung (EE)

    • See posts : Tekkatho Moe War, EE Sayas, Swel Daw Yeik Magazine, Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung, Kabyars, Translation

    Memories

    U Moe Aung 1
    U Moe Aung 2
    U Moe Aung 3
    U Moe Aung 4
    U Moe Aung 5

    U Lin (M66)

    • Rowing
    • Buddhist Association
    • SPZP

    Memories

    U Lin 1
    U Lin 2
    U Lin 3

    U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64)

    • UN projects in Beijing
    • Moved to California
    • Patron, TDS
    U Kyaw Myint

    U Ba Than (M)

    • Several posts : Mech Sayas, HMEE, Dana

    Memories

    U Ba Than 1
    U Ba Than 2
    U Ba Than 3

    U Ba Myint (EE)

    • Retired as Pro-Rector
    • Taught at RIT EE
    U Ba Myint

    U Aung Khin (M)

    • First native Mech Prof
    • Moved to Canada
    • Wrote articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter, SPZPs & HMEE

    Memories

    U Aung Khin 1
    U Aung Khin 2
    U Aung Khin 4

    Dr. Tin Win (M62)

    • See posts : Class of 62, BASES, Mech Engg, 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles

    Memories

    Dr. Tin Win 1
    Dr. Tin Win 2

    U Tun Shwe (M60)

    • Patron, RIT Alumni Association
    • Patron, SDYF
    • Provided Certificates & IDs from RU
    • Sagar Waing (Video to celebrate 60th Anniversary of RIT)
    U Tun Shwe 1
    U Tun Shwe

    Updates

    • Jara, Byadi and Marana have effected Sayas and Sayamas
    • U Ba Than hosted the first HMEE meeting. He donated photos to HMEE and MES. He invited former colleagues and students to his Birthday Soon Kyway. He passed away after his 94th birthday.
    • Need help to organize my website.

    Posts

    • Brief Bios
    • Engineering Departments
    • From BIT to YTU
    • HMEE
    • SPZP

  • Class of 1962

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Most Members

    • Matriculated in 1956
    • Attended Faculty of Engineering in 1958
    • Moved to BIT at Gyogone Campus for 1961 – 62 Academic Year.
    • B.Sc. (Engg) in 1962

    Textile

    Daw Khin Than Nwe (T)

    Daw Khin Than Nwe 1
    • Lone female graduate in 1962.
    • Spouse Dr. Khin Maung Win was Head of Metallurgy Department. Became Director General of Technical, Agricultural & Vocational Training.
    • Son, two daughters & several grandchildren
    Daw Khin Than Nwe 2
    • Elder sister of two Paulians : Dr. Tin Maung Maung Than (Edward, Political Economics) & Dr. Khin Maung Maung Than (Freddie)
    Pon Tu
    • On behalf of Bagyee Myat Myo Myint, Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) presented a Pon Tu of Dr. Khin Maung Win (Met, GBNF) to Sayagadaw

    Mechanical

    Saya Mao Toon Siong (M)

    Saya Mao
    Saya Mao and U Hla Min
    • National Coach of Burma Table Tennis Team
    • National Table Tennis Champion in Singles and Doubles
    • Competed in the World Championship in Beijing
    • Spouse Daw Tin Tin Maw was Chemistry Sayama. They moved to USA.

    U Aye (M)

    • U Aye (HIC, UN/FAO), U Soe and U Tin Win — all M62 —- received their degree certificates from Saya U Yone Mo at Aung San Stadium.
    A group of friends at BIT after attending the convocation at the Aung San Stadium in 1962
    Saya U Yone Mo and M62 graduates
    • Represented RU & BIT in Volleyball
    BIT Volleyball
    • Retired in Thailand
    • Provided feedback / info (e.g Grads from 1952 – 1963).

    Saya S Arya (M, GBNF)

    S Arya (M62)
    S Arya (M62)
    Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe
    • Lovely accent
    • Remembered by students of his Strength of Materials Tutorial Class, and Ba Thein (Atlanta)

    Saya Dr. Tin Win (M)

    Dr. Tin Win and Lily
    • Youngest in the Class, but among the Top
    • In 1958, Gold Medal for Joint Highest Marks in Maths for Combined I.Sc classes
    • Past President of BASES
    • Organizer of 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
    • Competed in the LA Marathon to raise fund to sponsor Sayas for SPZP-2007
    • Spouse Lily (T72) : Founding member & Secretary of BEA

    U Myint Thein Lwin (M)

    • Retired from DI / HIC
    • Brother: U Kyaw Thein (DCA, RUBC Captain)

    U Hla Kyi (M)

    • Moved to UK
    • Daughter married son of U Hlwan Moe & Daw Khin Swe Aye (both Physics)
    U Hla Kyi (M) and Dr. Tin Win (M)
    U Hla Kyi (M) and daughter visiting Los Angeles

    Electrical

    Saya U Tin Maung Thein (EE)

    • Eldest son of ICS U Ohn Maung (Arzani)
    U Tin Maung Thein

    Chemical

    U Than Se (Richard, ChE)

    • SPHS56 : Classmate of U Soe Paing
    • Moved to USA

    U Aung Gyi (Simon, ChE)

    • Helped publish ChE magazine
    • Spends time in Australia
    • Spouse : Daw Yin Yin Kyi (T61)

    Civil

    Dr. San Lin (C)

    • Taught part-time at RIT.
    • Worked at EPC & UN Project in Thailand
    • Moved to USA
    • Spouse Dr. Daw Thynn Thynn founded Sae Taw Win 2 Dhamma Center in Sebastopol, California. Replica of Shwe Dagon & surrounding Zedis had Htee Tin Pwe in March, 2022.
    Dr. San Lin (middle)

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • BIT
    • Faculty of Engineering

  • SPZP-2012

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    SPZP-2012

    2012 နှစ် ဆရာပူဇော်ပွဲ

    • SPZP-2000 was held in USA
    • SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 & SPZP-2010 were held in Singapore
    • SPZP-2004, SPZP-2012 & SPZP-2016 were held in Yangon

    ပွင့်လင်းခေတ် — First True Home Coming

    SPZP-2012
    • SPZP-2012 was held at Gyogone Campus ကြို့ကုန်း ကျောင်းဝင်း
    • U Aye Myint (EP72) did not forget his alma mater. He helped realize the Home Coming.

    1964 က ပထမနှစ် ကျောင်းသား သုံးယောက်

    ဦးသောင်းစိန် (Steeve Kay, EC70)

    Steeve
    • Admitted to 1st BE as a top student in Nov 1964
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
    • Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
    • Kay Family Foundation
    • Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas
    • Donated $200000 + to RIT projects
    • He is now GBNF

    ဦးချိုလင်း (Yu Beng, Benny Tan, M70)

    Benny
    • Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
    • Entrepreneur
    • Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs
    • Co-chair of SPZP 2000

    ဦးအုန်းခိုင် (Ohn Khine, M70)

    Ohn Khine
    • Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964
    • Organizer for SPZP & SDYF
    • CD Supplement for HMEE book
    • Co-author of “RIT Days 1964 – 1970”

    1964 က ဒုတိယနှစ်ကျောင်းသား

    ဦးလှမင်း (Hla Min, EC69)

    Hla Min
    • Admitted to 2nd BE as a top student in Nov 1964
    • Lifelong Learner
    • RIT Alumni Newsletter and Updates (1999 – present)
    • Organizer for SPZPs
    • CD Supplement for HMEE book
    • Admin & Moderator of selected FB pages and website

    Posts

    • Alumni
    • Gatherings
    • Noble Tradition
    • Paying back to our alma mater