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  • Early Departments at UCC

    • Office of the Director
    • Administration
    • Systems Division
    • Applications Division
    • Operations Division
    • Volunteers

    Office Of The Director

    Saya Chit (Dr. Chit Swe) was the Founder and Director of UCC. Saya Chit was Professor of the Mathematics Department at RASU. Saya has an office at RASU.

    The Office is used to hold meetings with Board of Directors & Advisers.

    It also provided service for the Experts including Dr. S. I. Saleeb (Project Director for the UCC Project) and Professor Harry D. Huskey (in charge of the “Knowlege Transfer” component).

    Saya Dr. Tin Maung (Lecturer, Mathematics) succeeded Saya Chit as Director. He would spend full-time at UCC.

    Administration

    Superintendent

    U Myint Aung (GBNF) was the Superintendent. He was healthy and passed away lately in his eighties.

    U Myint Aung was succeeded by U San Win. U San Win was not so healthy and suffered a stroke.

    Clerks

    There were Branch Clerks (BC), Upper Division Clerks (UDC) and Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Office Assistants (including Peons).

    Some early Clerks include U Ba Than Chein, U Than Aye, U Tun Myint, U Khin Maung Lwin, and Daw Phyu Phyu Win.

    The four Sayagyis (Saya Chit, Saya Paing, Saya Myo and Saya Lay) had a Peon as their Office Assistant.

    Secretaries

    In the beginning, there were three Secretaries (for preparing reports and teaching materials). They were

    • Daw Khin Lay Myint
    • U Win Myint (1)
    • Daw Khin Khin Su.

    All later made career changes.

    Daw Khin Kay Myint later became a BC. I met her at the 40th Anniversary UCC gathering. She is GBNF.

    U Win Myint (1) was a High School Luyechun. He was caught by surprise when the new Education System used the controversial ILA system and assigned him to study Philosophy. With determination, he took courses at UCC and became a Programmer. He later worked (taught, translated …) at Winner Computer Group.

    Daw Khin Khin Su moved to Total (Oil Company owned by the French).

    Security

    There were Security Personnel (for the day, evening and night shifts).

    U Tun Kywe, an army Veteran, usually “guards” the entrance to the Computer Room (on the Ground Floor of the UCC Building). He also vets the visitors climbing up the stairs to meet the staff.

    Maintenance

    There were several Maintenance Personnel. They include Daw Ngwe Tin, Maung Myint, Aye Aye Myint, Hla Hla Myint, San San Myint and U Hla Pe.

    Drivers

    There were a couple of Drivers. Sad to note that Saya Chit’s driver (who moonlighted as a Side Car Operator) was hit by a train at a railroad crossing. There were “volunteer” drivers including U Myint Aung, U Win Hlaing, and U Soe Myint (Operations).

    Systems Division

    Saya U Soe Paing was Manager of the Systems Division.

    Maintenance Engineers

    The early engineers include U Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69), U Hla Min (EC69) and U Soe Win (EC70).

    U Tun Aung Gyaw later served as Manager of Systems Division and Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DCS) and Associate Professor of Hardware Technology at the Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST).

    U Hla Min later served as Senior Systems Programmer, Manager of Business Applications Division, Lecturer at DCS and Associate Professor of Software Technology at ICST.

    U Soe Win later transferred to PTC.

    U Tin Win (Saya at RIT) joined UCC. He later moved to FRI.

    Maintenance Technicians

    The early technicians include U Aung Myint (who transferred from the RIT EE Lab), U Ngwe Soe (Silver), U Myint Soe (Byte) and U Khin Zaw.

    U Aung Myint later became Maintenance Engineer.

    U Ngwe Soe and U Khin Zaw moved overseas.

    System Programmers

    The early system programmers include U Aung Zaw, U Maung Maung Htay, U Than Lwin, U Soe Myint (KSM) and Rafiul Ahad.

    U Aung Zaw moved to CSO, and later to Thailand and Australia.

    U Maung Maung Htay taught at DCS and ICST before moving to the USA.

    U Than Lwin moved to CSO, and later to Singapore.

    KSM later joined the UN. He is now in the USA.

    Rafiul studied at AIT and at USC (University of Southern California). He taught at the University of Maryland before joining HP, Ingres and Oracle. He is a Vice President of Cloud Computing at Oracle.

    Others

    There were some volunteers and some (mostly graduate students) trainees. They include U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ), U Sein Tin, U Maung Maung Tun, U Win Maung, U Htay Aung and Daw Tin Tin Pyone.

    Later Eng U Tin Win and Daw Tin Tin Pyone moved to FRI (Forestry Reserve Inventory). Saya Zaw and U Than Lwin transferred to CSO (Central Statistical Organization). U Soe Win and Byte (U Myint Soe) transferred to PTC. KMZ moved to Singapore and then to the US. Rafi moved to Thailand and then to the US. Silver moved to Singapore. Saya TAG, U Mg Mg Htay and U Mg Mg Tun moved to the US. U Win Mg moved to Australia.

    Applications Division

    Saya U Myo Min was Manager of the Applications Division.

    Saya Myo managed Application Programmers & Analysts for business applications, scientific & engineering applications.

    Later, the Applications Division was restructured in Business Applications Division (with Saya Myo as Manager) and Scientific Applications Division (with Saya U Ko Ko Lay as Manager).

    Saya U Soe Paing subsequently managed both Systems Division and Operations Division.

    Application Programmers

    • U Mya Thein (GBNF)
    • U Thein Oo
    • U Mra Tun
    • U Kyaw Nyein (GBNF)
    • U Htin Kyaw
    • U Tun Shwe
    • U Aung Hlaing
    • Dr. Soe Than
    • U Myint Oo
    • U Win Naing (GBNF)
    • Daw Tin May Lwin
    • Daw Thin Thin Aung
    • Daw Nwe Nwe Win
    • Daw Nge Ma Ma Than (GBNF)
    • Daw Than Than Tin
    • Daw Gilmour Hole
    • U Boe Ba Shan
    • Daw Hpyu Hpyu Aung
    • U Sein Myint Maung
    • Daw Khin Aye Mu

    Operations Division

    Saya U Ko Ko Lay originally managed the Operations Division. After the restructuring, Saya Lay managed the Scientific Applications Division.

    The Operations Division was handed over to Saya Paing.

    Operators

    • U Hla Min (CO, GBNF)
    • U Mg Mg Gyi
    • U Maung Maung Lay
    • U Kyaw Swar
    • U Win Hlaing
    • U Soe Myint (M72, GBNF)
    • U Myint Swe
    • U Hla Aung
    • U Kyi Win
    • U Tun Kyi
    • U Tin Win
    • U Than Tun
    • U Myint Lwin (Charlie)

    Several later made career changes as Programmers and Teaching Staff.

    U Soe Myint (GBNF) retired as Pro-Rector of ICST.

    In the early days, U Hla Min was the Chief Operator.

    There were shift leaders (e.g. U Maung Maung Gyi, U Kyaw Swar, U Soe Myint).

    There were three Shifts. The Morning Shift was run for staff, students and general users. The Evening and Night Shifts were run for selected user departments. The Population Census Data Project had a high priority.

    There were several operators for card punch, manual punches, punched card verifier, and sorter.

    Some did double duty as Job Controllers. They include

    • Daw Nyunt Nyunt Tin
    • Daw Thi Thi Aye
    • Daw Hla Hla Win (GBNF)
    • Daw Win May Thaung (GBNF)
    • Daw Kyu Kyu Lwin (GBNF)
    • Daw Khin Si Thaung.

    Several later changed their careers or went overseas.

    There was also a Librarian in charge of the Magnetic Disks and Magnetic Tapes.

    Volunteers

    • Kudos to the many unsung heroes who volunteered for gratis or for a per Diem of Three Kyats and Fifteen Pyas.
    • They worked for various divisions.
    • Without them, the introduction of Computer Technology to Burma would not have been smooth and successful.

  • Computer Pioneers in Burma

    Universities’ Computer Center (UCC)

    • UCC was founded by Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF) with the help of Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Myo Min and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF).
      GBNF stands for “Gone But Not Forgotten”.
    • I have posted “Memories of UCC” in my web site hlamin.com and selected Facebook pages.
      A summary was published in the ICST/UCSY Magazine commemorating the 30th Anniversary of ICST.

    Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe

    NATIVITY : Born on May 25, 1931 as the Third child of Lawyer U Han Tin and Daw Than in ELA (Aye Lar), Pyinmana Township.

    ETHNICITY : Myanmar Shan

    SIBLINGS : Daw Hla May, Captain Tin Aung, Myint Thein, Sein Lwin, Thet Oo, Khin Ma Ma

    SPOUSE : Daw Khin Khin Latt (Ma Ma Mi)

    CHILDREN : Moe Thu (Merle Chitswe), Thuta, Kyaw Thu (Kinsey Chitswe), Swe Latt (Cyril), Chit Khin

    EDUCATION

    • Ph. D (Mathematical Statistics) Liverpool
    • M. Sc (Mathematical Statistics) Glasgow
      Started self-study of Computers and Programming for the development of future Burma
    • B. Sc. (Special) : 1954 Imperial College of London
    • B. Sc : 1951 Mandalay College, University of Rangoon
    • Matriculation : 1947 Pyinmana High School
    • Primary and Secondary Education : ELA Monastery School (Aye Lar Gaing Htauk Kyaung)

    WORK HISTORY

    In Myanmar

    • Rector : 1986 – 88 University of Rangoon
    • Chair : 1971 – 86 Department of Computer Science
    • Founder and Director: 1971 – 76 Universities’ Computer Center (Introduced Computers and Computer Education to Burma)
    • Professor and Chair : 1966 – 86 Department of Mathematics University of Rangoon (Supervised 200+ M. Sc and Ph. D theses)
    • Lecturer and Head of Department : 1964 – 66 Department of Mathematics Institute of Economics
    • Lecturer : 1957 – 64 Department of Mathematics Mandalay College, University of Rangoon
    • Assistant Lecturer : 1955 – 57 Department of Mathematics Mandalay College, University of Rangoon
    • Tutor : 1952 – 55 Department of Mathematics Mandalay College, University of Rangoon

    In Thailand

    • Senior Faculty Assumption University, Bangkok
    • Consultant : 1990 – 94 ESCAP

    In Australia

    • Senior Research Fellow Macquarie University, Sydney

    Editor’s Notes

    • Sayagyi studied at Mandalay, London, Glasgow and Liverpool.
    • Proponent of Lifelong learning, Knowledge sharing, Leapfrogging technology, Mentoring, Building trust, Establishing high quality Computer Education, Training and Applications, UTC (where he served as Commanding Officer)
    • Founder/Director of UCC and Professor of Mathematics at RASU.
      Graduate degree and diploma courses were offered at UCC under the aegis of the Department of Mathematics before the Department of Computer Science (DCS) and the Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST) were established.
    • Sayagyi is my mentor.
      He allowed me to participate in numerous projects (e.g. Team of System Specialists, High School Mathematics, Children’s Treasury of Knowledge, PERT for implementation of UCC).
    • Retired as Rector of RASU.
    • Continued teaching and supervising research in Thailand and Australia.
    • In November 2019, Sayagyi passed away at the tender age of 89 in Sydney, Australia.
      Former students all over the world sent condolences and Garawa money for Sayagyi’s last journey.
    Saya U Soe Paing

    Saya U Soe Paing

    • Studied at SPHS, Faculty of Engineering (briefly), Stanford University and Southampton University.
    • Stood 13th in the Matriculation of 1956 and won Collegiate Scholarship
    • Won two Gold Medals for I.Sc. Combined (Highest total score, Highest Mathematics score) at the Convocation of 1958
    • Received BSEE and MSEE from Standford University
    • Joined RIT EE Department as Assistant Lecturer
    • Transferred to UCC as Manager of Systems Division
    • Recevied M.Sc. (Computer Science) from the University of Southampton in the U.K.
    • Helped Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe found UCC.
    • Recruited the early members (including Saya U Tun Aung Gyaw and me — also known as members of UCC Generation Zero).
    • Allowed Saya U Aung Zaw and me to co-author lecture notes, reference / guides for use at UCC courses.
    • Requested Ko Khin Maung Zaw and me to set up systems for getting the ex-RIT and ex-UCC get reconnected electronically and physically.
    • With the help of Sayagyi U Ba Than (M) and Saya U Thaw Kaung, he and his team accessed the Archives of Rangoon University Central Library and scanned documents related to Engineering Education.
    • Prepared the draft for HMEE (History of Myanmar Engineering Education) Project.
      Ko Ohn Khine and I compiled the CD supplement for the book
    • Retired after working for UN Projects in several countries.
    • Hobbies include Golfing, Meditation and Hosting parties for ex-UCC visiting Myanmar
    • Wrote “Computer Ah Sa UCC Ga” and memoirs.
      They can be read from SCRIB-D.
    Saya U Myo Min visiting family and friends in Texas

    Saya U Myo Min

    • Studied at SPHS, Faculty of Social Science and Lancaster University.
    • Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1958
    • Stood first in I.Com in 1960
    • Stood first in B.Com (with Accounting as Specialization) in 1962
    • Became a Chartered Account in U.K.
    • Worked as Systems Analyst for IBM UK.
    • Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe contacted Saya’s mother if Saya would like to help with the UCC project.
    • Helped Saya Dr. Chit Swe found UCC and served as Applications Manager.
    • Helped government departments with computerizing business applications.
    • Taught at UCC, Institute of Economics and at several training courses (for Government departments).
    • Received Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of Lancaster in the UK.
    • Taught at Nan Yang Institute in Singapore.
    • Retired after working for high tech companies (Sea Gate, Connor) in the USA.
    • Passed Abhidhamma / Thingyo Examination.
    • Saya’s interests include Abhidhamma, Meditation, Online courses and Technology Updates
    Saya U Ko Ko Lay at UCC Thingyan

    Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF)

    • Studied at SPHS, Faculty of Engineering (briefly), Stanford University and Lancaster University.
    • Classmate of Saya U Soe Paing at SPHS and Stanford University.
    • Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1956.
    • Received BSCE and MSCE from Stanford University.
    • Joined PWD as Assistant Engineer.
    • Helped Saya Dr. Chit Swe found UCC and served as Operations Manager.
    • Later served as Manager of the Scientific Applications Division.
    • Saya had the longest tenure at UCC among the four founders.
    • Saya received Masters in Systems Engineering from the University of Lancaster in the UK.
    • Served as Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Rangoon.
    • Served as Professor of Information Science and Technology at ICST (Institute of Computer Science and Technology)
    • Played volleyball, soccer, ping pong and tennis with UCC staff and students.
    • Excellent English and Editing
    • Passed away in the early 1990s.
    • Earliest GBNF among the four UCC Founders.

  • Historian, Authenticity & Censorship

    Historian

    • According to a Historian from Smithsonian,
      “There is no single correct history.
      There are often competing and contradicting histories.”
    • The duty of a historian is to present facts and not opinions.
    • It is up to the reader to read the historical documents critically and make his/her judgement.

    Authenticity

    • During the Adhamma Era, sayas sayamas and students were forced to “Let Oak Chi” to visiting Taing Hmus and Higher.
    • One exception was Saya U Hla Shwe (Textile 69) who continued teaching saying, “This is my duty. I can only come when the class is done.”
    • When U Hla Shwe fell ill, a blogger recounted the episode, and several who did not know U Hla Shwe donated for his medical expenses.

    Censorship

    • At one period, there was excessive censorship.
    • My story and translation “A Man of Infinite Valor” about Ananda Thuriya was censored.
      “Dhammata” poem was a taboo.
      The Higher Authorities did not like the line “One [person] must face destruction for another to prosper”.
    • No publication (e.g. poem) must refer to the “sun” and “sun set”.
    • I wrote computer articles for the Guardian.
      The articles had to be approved by a group of three Chief Editors (U Soe Myint, Chief Editor of Guardian and Chief Editors of two Myanmar newspapers).
    • With the “Pwint Linn” Era, several books and photos (which would not pass censorship) are available.
    • Htein Win (Dat Pone) had to wait several decades before he could publish two books : one about “U Thant Ah Yay Ah Khinn” and another about “8-8-88 Ah Yay Ah Khin”.

  • U Shwe Hlaing

    • Studied Chemical Engineering and Mathematics in the USA.
    • Taught Engineering Mechanics in our 2nd BE class.
      Students love the free-body diagrams with half arrows.
    • Wore jeans and smoked quite a lot.
    • Quit smoking and wore taik pone.
      A dramatic change.
    • Taught ALGOL and some computer subjects in the planning phase of the UCC Project.
    • Students felt sad when they learned that their favorite saya was to be transferred to Pathein (Bassein) College.
    • As recounted by U Zaw Min Nawaday, there was a farewell party where U Tha Htay read the message in Burmese and U Khin Maung Win (Roland Thein) read the message (drafted by ZMN) in English.
    • Many years later, Saya served as External Examiner at UCC.
    • After retirement, Saya spent time in Myanmar and UK (with his daughter).
    • U Ohn Khine (M70) was able to give Garawa money of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 64 to Saya, and took pictures.

  • Stipend

    Stipend may stand for Financial Aid. There may be terms (e.g. agree to work for a specified period after getting the degree).

    In the 50’s, Military Stipends were given to eligible students studying Medicine and Engineering. The graduates join the Military as Commissioned Officers.

    During our University days, Stipend holders receive 75 Kyats per month. The amount is the same as received by the Collegiate Scholarship winners. The net is 60 Kyats per month since the Tuition fees is 15 Kyats per month.

    The stipend was sufficient even for students who have to live in hostels. The hostel fees was 57 Kyats.

    Several US universities provide “Free Tuition” to eligible students. A few US universities provide Free Board and Lodging & Free Tuition to eligible students.

    Dr. Yan Naing Lwin wrote :

    When I started teaching at WIU in 1965, a few Burmese students started to arrive in Illinois. They were graduate students of RU, RIT & IM (Institute of Medicine).

    They pursued their graduate study as GA (Graduate Teaching Assistant) or RA (Research Assistant). Their tuition was free & their stipends varied from $ 300/- to $ 600/- per month. Many hundreds have passed through WIU (Western Illinois University) & all of them are very successful. I think it was their previous background, their hard work, their ambitions, & camaraderie that existed among them!

  • Early events at RU

    Fresher Welcome

    • Pat Tin-Win had the courage to request Sayagyi Dr. Ba Than (who was Medical Superintendent of the Japan Khit Say Yone Gyi, Rector of IM(1) and founder of the Zwe Ah Nyeint) to play Myamangiri on the harp, and allow the recording to be used for her friend Rosie to dance at the 1964 Chemistry Fresher Welcome.
    • Sayagyi complied.

    Extracurricular Activities

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    Saing Waing
    • Those who chose to stay in hostels have fond memories of the various functions (e.g. by Thahaya and Sar Phutt Ah Thinn — Social and Reading Clubs), the Inter-Hall and Inter-Institute Sporting Events (e.g. at Aung San Stadium).
    • Per Daw Nyunt Nyunt Tin, she was a Day Scholar, but she spent a lot of time at Marlar Hall (known not just for beauties but for the excellent sports teams).
    • Some tried Rowing at the Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC).
      The pioneer female rowers were from the Institute of Economics and RASU (partly because they are close to RUBC). They were later joined from other Institutes (e.g. RIT, IM(1), Education).
      RUBC was founded by Sir Arthur Eggar (Law Professor) in 1923. Details of RUBC can be found in the 90th Anniversary Issue (published in 2013). RUBC allowed female members in the mid 1960s. Pioneer female members were mostly from Institute of Economics (e.g. Ma Khin Mya), RASU (e.g. Jill Gaudoin /Aye) and some from other institutes.
    • Some remember the musical evenings and nights by Pho So Chins.
      Tekkatho Tun Naung (then a Dental College Student, Luyechun for the Summer Camp of 1965 at Inlay) would play mandolin in front of the Ladies’ Halls (e.g. Inya Hall). He would later co-found the Stereo Khit.


  • Chemistry

    Dhatu Beda (Chemistry in Burmese)

    • We took “Dhatu Beda” in the first ever HSF Only examination in 1962.
    • Ko Maung Maung Kyi (SPHS) scored the highest marks in Chemistry. He would later receive Dip Ing in Chemical Engineering (specializing in Pulp and Paper).

    Chemistry (in English)

    • We took Chemistry in the first ever Matriculation Only examination in 1963.
    • Dr. Khin Maung U (SPHS) scored a perfect 100 and stood first in Burma.
    • Grapevine says that the Physics examiners reluctantly took away a mark from Ko Khin Maung U’s perfect score. He ended up with 99 marks in Physics, 100 marks in Chemistry and 100 marks in Mathematics.

    Pros and Cons

    • We were guinea pigs for the Education System.
    • We lost one year in the process, but learned some “Translation”.

    Chemisty Sayas

    Dr. Soe Win (SPHS 58)

    Dr. Soe Win stood first in the Matriculation examination in 1958. He is the son of Saya Sein, our Burmese teacher in high school and the father of Ko Aung Mon. He took Chemistry Honors. He joined the Chemistry Department of Rangoon University. He retired as Rector of the YUFL (Yangon University of Foreign Languages).

    Saya U Po Tha

    Saya U Po Tha is the first native Professor of Chemistry at Rangoon University. He is the uncle of Saya U Aung Khin (retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering). Saya served as an Interim Dean of Engineering at Rangoon University.

    Saya U Aung Khin

    Saya U Aung Khin, cousin of Saya U Khin Maung Myint and uncle of Ko Wynn Myint Aung (EC76), was another early Professor.

    Saya Mehm Thet San

    Saya was a room mate of Dr. Yan Naing Lwin at UIUC (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign). Saya served as DG of CSO, and Deputy Minister.

    Saya Mehm Tin Mon

    Saya is the father of Dr. Mi Sandar Mon (Mechanical Engineering Professor at YTU, GBNF). Saya served as Principal of Moulmein College. He was also Professor and Adviser at IMBTU. Saya wrote and taught “condensed” courses in Abhidhamma.

    Saya Dr. Ko Gyi

    I met Saya Dr. Ko Gyi when I attended the Head of Department meeting(s) as a representative from ICST.

  • Astronomy

    The astronomers studied and mapped the space objects such as stars and comets first with the naked eye and then with the help of telescopes (optical, radio, …) . Before the advent of the communication satellites and GPS (Global Positioning System), seafarers had to rely on their knowledge of astronomy for navigation.

    Edmund Halley is an Astronomer Royal known for the discovery of Halley’s comet. Mark Twain’s birth and death coincided with the two visits of Halley’s comet.

    Greenwich is known for its observatory and the adoption of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). UCT (Universal Coordinated Time) is now preferred.

    U Ba Min

    U Ba Min (SPHS 56) joined the Mathematics Department. He studied for his MS in Astronomy in the US. He later resigned citing medical reasons when he was transferred to Myitkyina College. He opened a shop in Zay Gyo in Mandalay. One day, a group of Japanese visited his shop. They were surprised to learn that U Ba Min was a classmate of their Professor back in the US. They took a photo to show to their professor.

    Other Sayas

    Saya U Soe Min and Saya U Sein Win are some Mathematics sayas who taught Astronomy.

    Sayagyi U Min Wun (Civil) is well versed in both Western and Eastern Astronomy.

  • Astronomy

    The astronomers studied and mapped the space objects such as stars and comets first with the naked eye and then with the help of telescopes (optical, radio, …) . Before the advent of the communication satellites and GPS (Global Positioning System), seafarers had to rely on their knowledge of astronomy for navigation.

    Edmund Halley is an Astronomer Royal known for the discovery of Halley’s comet. Mark Twain’s birth and death coincided with the two visits of Halley’s comet.

    Greenwich is known for its observatory and the adoption of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). UCT (Universal Coordinated Time) is now preferred.

    U Ba Min

    U Ba Min (SPHS 56) joined the Mathematics Department. He studied for his MS in Astronomy in the US. He later resigned citing medical reasons when he was transferred to Myitkyina College. He opened a shop in Zay Gyo in Mandalay. One day, a group of Japanese visited his shop. They were surprised to learn that U Ba Min was a classmate of their Professor back in the US. They took a photo to show to their professor.

    Other Sayas

    Saya U Soe Min and Saya U Sein Win are some Mathematics sayas who taught Astronomy.

    Sayagyi U Min Wun (Civil) is well versed in both Western and Eastern Astronomy.

  • Sayas, Alumni and Activities

    U Aung Khin and Dr. Tin Win

    Donation of Books to YTU Library

    • Saya Allen Htay’s books [donated by Daw Mu Mu Khin]
    • Ko Maurice Chee’s books
    • Ko Victor Wong (King Wong)’s books

    Talks

    • Ko Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein)
      PE system
    • Dr. L Sein Myint
      Fire codes and safety
    • Ko Dennis Chee (Thein Htun Aung)
      Traffic Control
    • ChE sayas
      Seminar

    Sayas and Alumni

    • Saya Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Min Wun and Saya Dr. San Hla Aung (C58)
      Articles about RIT and Civil Engg
    • Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
      Founding member and President of RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000
      His article, “Brother, can you afford US $500?” led to five Golden Sponsors and many donors — large and small
    • Saya U Aung Khin, Saya U Ba Than and Saya U Maung Maung Win (M61)
      Memoirs
    • Saya U Khin Aung Kyi
      Interview about Chemical Engg
    • Saya U Myo Myint Sein and Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF)
      Articles about Architecture and Dept
    • Saya U Soe Khaw (GBNF)
      Brief history of Mining Engg
    • Saya U Thit (GBNF)
      Brief History of Metallurgy Dept
    • Saya U Myo Kyi (EE59)
      List of EE sayas
    • Saya U Aung Hla Tun (Met)
      Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazines
      Leader, HMEE-2012 project
      Leader, HMEE-2018 project
    • Saya U Soe Paing (EE, UCC)
      Compiled and wrote draft for HMEE-2012 project
      Wrote articles about RIT and UCC
    • Saya U Moe Aung (EE63)
      Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazines
      Chief Editor, Hlyat Sit Sar Saung
      Chair, SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010
      Commemorative SDY Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 and SPZP-2010
      Commemorative SDY Magazine for Shwe YaDu, SPZP-2016
      articles and poems
      refresher courses at Electrical Inspectorate
    • 69ers
      Monthly breakfast gathering at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose)
      Special events for 30th, 40th, GJ and 50th Anniversaries
      U Aung Min and team (69er Health Care Fund)
      U Shwe and team (EE69er Health Care Fund)
      U Khin Maung Oo (Ivan Lee, M69) : Golden sponsor for SPZP-2000 and organizer of annual RIT-UCC Gatherings in New Jersey, USA
    • Class of 70 and 71 (aka Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65)
      Annual Acariya Pu Zaw Pwes
      Health care for sayas and selected classmates
      Monthly gathering at Sein Hlyan (reminder by U Khin Maung Than and U Soe Khine)
    • Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (Emma, ChE70)
      Co-founder of Dana Sri Lanka
      Co-founder of Triple Gems Publication
      Singapore Pon Chan Chan Group with Don Min U Yu Swan (M67)
    • U Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, EC70)
      Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP
      Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas
      CABA (Charitable Alliance of Burmese Americans)
      KFF (Kay Family Foundation)
    • U Yu Beng (Benny Tan, M70)
      Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP
      CABA
    • U Ohn Khine (M70)
      Volunteer for SPZP, SDYF, Shwe YaDu, HMEE-2012, HMEE-2108
      Compiled Supplemental CD for HMEE book with U Hla Min (EC69)
      Translated Section 1 of HMEE book
      Summarized Section 2 of HMEE book
    • U Zaw Min Nawaday (EP70)
      Memories of RIT 64 – 70 (with “hnan phyu” by U Ohn Khine)
    • Daw Than Yi (EP70)
      Associate Editor of Hlyat Sit Sar Saung with Dr. San Oo (EP67)
      Wrote books and articles with the pen name “Maubin Ma Shwe Than”
    • U Soe Aung (M/Auto70)
      Secretary, RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thin
    • U Wynn Htain Oo (M72)
      Patron of RITAA
      Patron of SDYF
      Fund raising for SPZP, GJ, YTU Library Modernization
      M72 Gatherings
    • U Myint Pe (M72)
      Lu Shwin Daw “Seik Kyee”
      Revival of Cartoon Box
      Compilation of selected RIT Cartoons
      MES and YE
    • M73
      Final year Hovercraft project
      H.E. U Khin Maung Cho, U Hla Win and team (supervised by Saya U Tu Myint)
    • U Myo Myint (M74)
      Pon Tus, Paintings and cartoons
      Donation from sales at Exhibit
    • H.E. U Win Khaing (M75)
      RUBC Gold
      Past President, MES
      Organizer for SPZP-2004 and SPZP-2012
    • U Than Po (M75)
      Piano, Pattala
      Composer and Zat Saya
    • Daw Mar Mar Yee (M75)
      Htee Yein (RU Golden Jubilee)
      Minthamee (SDY Ah Nyein)
      Vocals with paino accompaniment by U Tin Tun (M71)
    • U Tin Latt (M84)
      Blog of SDYF and RITAA
    • U Khin Maung Lwin (“Kyet Taw”)
      Class of 87 & 91, Golf
    • Nan Khin Nwe (M92, Intake of 83)
      Fund raiser for YTU Library Modernization, SPZP and other projects
    • Retirees in the San Franncisco Bay Area
      Monthly lunch gathering organized by Ko Maurice Chee (M75)
    • Oldies in Singapore
      monthly lunch or dinner
      Some regulars are now GBNF e.g. Saya U Thein Lwin
      Some are now having health problems e.g. Saya U Kyaw Sein
      Attendees usually include Saya U Tu Myint, Saya Dr. Tin Hlaing, U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69), U Myint Thin (M71), U Nyan Win Shwe (M72), U Tin Aung Win (M73)