Rector : Rangoon University, Rangoon Arts & Science University and University of Distance Learning
Saya Kha Hall
Saya Kha Hall
Spouse : Daw Khin Soe Tint (Sayama Ruby)
Son : Dr. Oak Soe Kha
Daughters : Maimee Kha, May Thi Kha, Dr. Myat Munn Kha
Sayas Association in Sept 1988
Saya Thutmagga
Oway Magazine
Oway Magazine
Published by Rangoon University Student Union-
Ko Aung San served as Editor
Oway Magazine Committee
Minthuwun
U Wun co-founded Khit San Sar Pay with U Sein Tin (Theikpan Maung Wa) & U Thein Han (Zaw Gyi)
Translation Department Head, RU
Lexicographer
Professor of Burmese, RU
Visiting Professor, Osaka University
Minthuwun
Selected Photos
Several were published in RU Centennial Facebook Pages
RU Ah Nu Pyinnya ShinRU ArtistsRU Badge 1RU Badge 2RU Estate 1RU Estate 2Prome Hall SoccerSagaing RoadShwe Bo HallInya HallYadanar Hall Yadanar Hall 1978 Thit Pote 1Thit Pote 2SEAP Games 1969SEAP Games 1961MinthameeSaing Waing 1Saing Waing 2Philosophy (Workers’ College)Table TennisTrack and Field
Kyemon published an article about Science Scholars. The author (Sein Win) was a Science Scholar for Maths. He was Lt. Gen & Defense Minister at that time.
Maths 72 Sein Win Kyaw Tin Aung Thu were Ministers at ASSK government
1970 Maths Ko Thant Sin Maung was Minister of Transport
The first RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe was held in San Francisco, California, USA in October of 2000. I am honored to be a member of the RIT Alumni International that hosted SPZP-2000.
SPZP-2000 Organizers
I founded the RIT Alumni International Newsletter in 1999 and have served as its Editor and Content Provider for 26 years. I have repaid the metta and cetana of my mentors.
Seven SPZPs
There have been seven RIT Grand Reunion and SPZPs (also known as World Wide SPZPs). They are
SPZP-2000 : US in October 2000
SPZP-2002 : Singapore in December 2002
SPZP-2004 : Yangon in December 2004
SPZP-2007 : Singapore in April 2007
SPZP-2010 : Singapore in December 2010
SPZP-2012 : Yangon at the Gyogone Campus in December 2012 (True Home Coming). The Reunion dinner was held at MICT Park
SPZP-2016 : Yangon. A free All Day Event at the Gyogone Campus with exhibitions, and two stages.
Note : SPZP-2020 was canceleddue to the pandemic.
Publications
For SPPZ-2000, I served as Chief Editor for the commemorative issue of “RIT Alumni Newsletter”.
For SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 and SPZP-2010, Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) served as Chief Editor of the commemorative issue of “Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung”. Saya also served as Chief Editor of the commemorative issue of “Swel Daw Yeik Magazine” for Shwe YaDu 2014 and SPZP-2016.
U Saw Linn (C71, GBNF) served as Chief Editor of “Swel Daw Yeik Magazine” for SPZP-2012.
Other special publications for SPZP-2012 are
HMEE-2012 (History of Myanmar Engineering Education) by Saya U Aung Hla Tun & team. I was a member. U Ohn Khine and I compiled a CD supplement for the book.
Selected RIT Cartoons by U Myint Pe (M72) and fellow cartoonists
He is a retired Professor of Maths. He studied in Rangoon and France. He wrote about Maths, Education and Vispassana Meditation. He passed away at the age of 81.
He is the only son of two well known writers Saya U Khin Maung Latt and Daw Khin Myo Chit.
U Khin Maung Latt taught English at Rangoon University and at a private tuition school co-founded by him and U Thein Maung (Htin Lin, National Literary Award Winner). He was the inaugural Chief Editor of WPD (Working People’s Daily).
Daw Khin Myo Chit’s works include “Colorful Burma”, “Heroes of Ancient Bagan” and an award winning short story.
The Centennial of the two writers was celebrated in 2015. (Note: Bogyoke Aung San was also born in 1915).
Khin Maung Latt, Khin Myo Chit, Khin Maung Win
Family of writers
Parents : U Khin Maung Latt and Daw Khin Myo Chit
Spouse : Daw Shwe Yi Win
Children : Maung Maung Win (Maung Yit) & Mi Mi Win (Junior Win)
U Khin Maung Latt taught English at Rangoon University and later at his Private Tuition School with U Thein Maung (Htin Lin). He also served as the first Chief Editor of Working People’s Daily.
Daw Khin Myo Chit was active during Burma’s Fight for Independence. She is an award winning author. She published several books about Burmese culture.
Dr. Khin Maung Win received his doctorate from France. After retirement as Professor of Mathematics, he wrote articles covering education and meditation.
Tekkatho Shwe Yee Win’s works appeared in magazines (e.g. Shwe Thway).
Maung Yit (U Maung Maung Win) is a cartoonist and co-founder of Moemaka. Daw May Than Htay taught at SJSU.
Junior Win (Daw Mi Mi Win) is a bilingual author. She won a prize for her book about her paternal grandparents (published for the 100th birthday celebration).
The Estate included the following (with name changes and/or structural changes over the years).
Rangoon College
Judson College
BOC College
Convocation Hall
Administrative Offices
Housing for sayas
Hostels for male and female students
RUSU (Rangoon University Students’ Union)
Sanatorium (Tekkatho Hospital)
RU Gymnasium
Tekkatho Dhammayone
RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club)
RU Swimming Pool
Soccer fields
Tennis courts
Recreation Center (Chess, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Fine Arts …)
Libraries
Canteens
Selected Buildings
The Estate was managed by the Estate Engineer and his team.
U Nyo, a philanthropist, was a major donor for RU Estate (including RUSU and RUBC). He was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by RU.
Chan Chor Khine, second son of Chan Mah Phee and Daw Aye Mya, donated to build the RU Gymnasium.
The RU Library was funded by Reddiar.
RUSU has an important role in the History of Burma. It was the training ground for students, who later shone as regional and national leaders. Sadly, the building was demolished on 8th July 1962.
Sir Arthur Eggar, Law Professor, pledged/donated a third of his salary for RUBC. Monetary support from Dr. U Nyo and other patrons accelerated the growth of RUBC into a reputable rowing club in Burma (and beyond).
RUBC
RU was an elite University
In the early days, it was convenient and not so costly to attend RU even for those who do not have scholarships and stipends. In addition to have a reasonably good quality of education (as shown by the high success rate of Burmese scholars), there was ample time and opportunity to participate and excel in sports, hobbies (SPARK, aero-modeling, so-ka-yay-tee, public speaking, debates, …)
RU produced doctors, engineers, scientists, and social scientists who were outstanding for their extra-curricular activities.
It is sad to see students forgoing their dreams because of the need to make “long” commutes and without the choice of “affordable” housing (hostel, …) . It is sad to learn that many students cannot afford the time to participate and excel in sports, hobbies, …
A reasonably good “Estate” might help nurture “Jack of all trades and master of some”.
