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  • Rimon Than HC Facility

    Rimon Than HC Facility

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Dr. Rimon Than

    Highlights

    Rimon
    • Medical doctor
    • MRCGP
    • RAF Squadron Leader / Acting Wing Commander
    • Mountaineer
    • Rescue Team Leader

    Family

    • Elder son of U Maung Maung Kyi (SPHS63, ChE in Pulp & Paper from Dresden University) & Daw Khin May Than (ChE72)
    U Maung Maung Kyi & Daw Khin May Than

    GBNF

    • Sadly, he passed away in a avalanche.
    • An RAF Health Care Facility has been named after him.
    Health Care Facility

    Posts

    • Maung Maung Kyi
    • Ogmore-by-the-sea
    • Sad News
  • TMC

    TMC

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Tathagata Meditation Center

    • Founded by devotees (mostly Vietnamese) of Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa.
    • Located at 1215 Lucretia Street, San Jose
    • Sayadaw U Silananda gave a talk “The ten meanings of Tatagatha”
    U Silananda

    History & Activities

    For the history and activities of the meditation center, please visit

    http://www.tathagata.org/

    TMC Dining Hall

    • In the dining hall, there is an album about Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa’s early years in the US (e.g. meditation retreat at a church, dhamma classes at a Zen Buddhism Temple).
    • There are also photos about the Summer Camp for children and young adults.
    • There are two cabinets of books: one for dhamma dana distribution, and another for sale.

    Newsletter

    • The “Dhamma Bell Newsletter” was edited by volunteers (U Theikdi & Maureen O’Brien).
    • It was published quarterly.
    • It featured dhamma talks given at TMC and also recipes (e.g. vegetarian spring rolls).

    Sayadaws

    Panditarama Sayadaw

    Panditarama Sayadaw
    • Sayadawgyi conducted Annual Meditation Retreats.
    • Later, he assigned Sayadaws to conduct the Retreats on his behalf.

    Beelin Sayadaw

    Beelin Sayadaw
    • Spent over a decade as Chief Resident Sayadaw at TMC
    • Back in Myanmar, Sayadaw resided at Hse Mile Gone and Panditarama
    • Passed away on June 18, 2025.
    • TMC will have a ceremony on July 19, 2025 starting at 2 PM to honor Beelin Sayadaw.

    U Dhammika (Tharmane Kyaw Sayadaw)

    • Sayadaw taught Pali courses at TMC
    • He wrote “Pali Sikkha ပါဠိသိက္ခာ” (Practicing Pali) texts.
    Pali course

    U Thuzana

    • Current Chief Resident Monk of TMC
    U Thuzana
  • Alumni in Northern California

    Alumni in Northern California

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    NorCal RITAA

    Aik Kyu (Steven Wang, M85)

    Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw)

    Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67)

    * Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)

    Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76)

    Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84)

    Aung Htet Naing (Aaron)

    Aung Khine (EC80)

    Aung Kyin (M83)

    Aung Myaing (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

    Aung Myint (M67, GBNF)

    Aung Myint Oo (EC84)

    Aung Thein (John, M72, GBNF)

    Aung Thein (T69)

    Aung Zaw Maung (Pet78)

    Aye Aye Myint

    * Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70)

    Charlie Kaw (T, GBNF)

    Charlie Tseng (EC70)

    Cho Cho Thwin (EC86)

    Darren Lee (Naing Win, M62, GBNF)

    David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF)

    Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP76)

    Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83)

    Diana Tseng (ChE71)

    Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85)

    Eng Shwe (M87)

    * George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66)

    * Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83)

    Gyn Yu (ChE72) — share time in Thailand

    Htay Lwin Nyo (EP74, GBNF)

    Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF)

    Hla Kyaing (M69)

    Hla Kyi (EC77)

    * Hla Min (EC69)

    Htwe Htwe (C8x)

    Jimmy Chee (M75)

    K C Chiu (ChE63) : moved to SoCal

    Khin Mg Myint (C71) — Visit son for a long time

    King Wong (Victor, C66)

    Ko Ko Zin (M84)

    Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64)

    Kyaw Myint (M83)

    Kyaw San (C6x, GBNF)

    Kyi Kong Tham (C63)

    Kyi Shane (M83)

    L Shark Moon (C67, GBNF)

    Lillian Kaung (EC83)

    Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, T69)

    * Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75)

    Maung Maung (Kyaw Than, EC84)

    Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02)

    Mao Toon Siong (M62)

    Mya Mya Sein (T79)

    Mya Thwin (Phillip, EE75)

    Myat Htoo (C68)

    Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63, GBNF)

    Myint Myint Thein (C77)

    Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : moved to Virginia

    Myint Soe (M79)

    Myint Swe (EC74)

    Myint Thein (M73)

    Myint Thein (Soon Hoe, C75)

    Myo Aung (M85)

    Myo Sint (Mn78)

    Ne Win Myint (Victor, ChE66, GBNF)

    Nyan Shein (Henry, C68)

    Nyo Nyo Win (T73)

    * Nyo Win (M65)

    Nyunt Than (M86)

    Nyunt Tin (M70)

    Patrick Fong (C70)

    Reynold Wu (Reginald, xxx, GBNF)

    Robert Hla Thein (M72)

    San Lin (C62)

    San Lin (M87)

    San Lwin (EC77)

    San San Myint (Helen, T69)

    San San Nyunt (Sandra, M76)

    San San Swe (EC74)

    San Tun (M59)

    Soe Win (M77)

    Thaung Nyunt (M87)

    Thein Aung (James, Pet72)

    Thein Kyaing (George, T72)

    Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)

    Tin Maung Win (C86)

    Tin Myint (David Ko, M67, GBNF)

    Tin Myint (John Lee, M69, GBNF)

    Tun Shwe (ChE72) : moved to Virginia

    Walter Tan (M70)

    Win Htut (M8x)

    Zaw Lwin (M87)

    Zaw Min (EP70) : moved to Nevada

    NOTE :

    * specifies Founding Member of RIT Alumni International

    Updates

    • An earlier post listed some Inactive Alumni in Northern California
    • Mg Mg Moe Zaw has a list of young alumni (mostly Civil) who moved from Singapore to Northern California
    • BASES has a list of alumni in Southern California. Ko Win Naing (M81) is President. Ko Aye Thwin (C83) is VP.
  • Sayadaws & Priests

    Sayadaws & Priests

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Former Classmates

    SPHS
    • Edwin David (SPHS, GBNF)
      served as Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral.
    • Bernard Taylor (SPHS) was a Missionary in Phillipines. Came back to Upper Burma.
    • Anthony Lourdes (SPHS) was the third classmate to become a Father (Catholic Priest).
    • Aung Chaw (Victor, SPHS63, C69) became Ashin Ukkamsa after retirement. First monastery was in Sagaing Hills. Current monastery is in Thone Gwa, Delta region.
    Uzin Aung Chaw
    • Phillip Ba Maung (different section of SPHS63) passed away as a monk.
    • Myo Tun (Bobby, Errol Than Tun, Dio, A69) became Ashin Pannagavesaka after retirement. Was Dhamma Librarian, Editor & Interpreter at Mawlamyaing Pa Auk Monastery. Taught English to selected monks and youths in various cities
    Uzin Bobby

    Other Sayadaws

    • U Win Paing (SPHS64, ChE70) became U Wara after taking his final exam. Was တိုက်အုပ် for many years at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung. He succeeded U Vinaya as Chief Resident Monk. He is now GBNF.
    U Wara
    • Sayadaw U Jotika (EP73)
      is a prolific writer.
    U Jotika
    • U Bo Gyi (A59) became a monk after retiring from PWD. Cast aside by higher authorities for designing the Mausoleum for Daw Khin Kyi. He is now GBNF.
    Uzin Bo Gyi
    • U Han Nyo (Met60) became monk in the USA. Resided in monasteries in New York, California & Mexico.
    • Saya Beatson (Physics, Boy Scout Master, SPHS) became a monk. Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw), Atom Hla and other Paulians offered Soon to Sayadaw during his trips to Yangon. He is the lone remaining Saya from our SPHS days.
    Uzin Beatson
    • Younger brother of Dr. Saw Tin (Maths, GBNF) became a monk. He was in California for a Sima Consecration (သိမ်သမုတ်ပွဲ)
    • Per KMZ, a young alumnus became Seattle Sayadaw. Met the Sayadaw when he was showing his mentor (from Myanmar) in the SF Bay Area.
    • After retirement as Pro-Rector, Saya Dr. Lwin Aung (A59) spent several vasa as a monk. He returned to Lay Order due to medical concerns.

    Posts

    • De La Salle Schools
    • Higher Ordination
    • Sayadaws
    • Vinaya
  • Old Paulians

    Old Paulians

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    GBNF

    Alphabetical Order

    • * Alan Saw Mg (KMB) : 63
    Alan (3rd from L), Arthur (3rd from R), Tin Tun (2nd from R)
    • * Alfred Saw Mg (KMM) : 64
    • * Arthur Kyi (AK) : 63
    • Aung Khin : 63
    • Aung Kyi (Arthur) : 63
    • Aung Lwin Nyo :
    • Aung Myint : 64
    • Aung Thu Yein (Brownie) : 63
    ATY
    • Aung Thwin : 63
    • Aye Kyaw
    • * Brownie (ATY) : 63
    • Chit Po Po : 63
    • * Edward Tai (KS) : 63
    • Edwin David : 63
    • * Freddie Ba San (Myo San) : 63
    • Freddie Sein : 63
    • * Gilbert Thaw (Min Thaw) : 63
    • Han Kyu Pe : 64
    • * Han Shein (Hla Moe) : 56
    • Han Tin : 5x
    • * Henry Saw Naing : 60
    • Hla Min (Pauk Si) : 64
    • Hla Moe (Han Shein) : 56
    • Hla Myint (Michael) : 60
    • Hla Myint (Snow)
    • Htay Lwin Nyo : 68
    • Khin Mg Aye : 6x
    • Khin Mg Bo (Alan) : 63
    • Khin Mg Lay : 6x
    • Khin Mg Htun : 58
    • Khin Mg Mg (Alfred) : 64
    • Ko Ko Lay : 56
    • Kyaw Phone Myint (Victor) : 64
    • Kyaw Sein Hla : 6x
    • Kyaw Sint (Edward) : 63
    • Kyi Swan : 58
    • L Shark Moon : 60
    • Mg Mg Aye : 63
    • Mg Mg Gyi : 64
    • Mg Mg Khant : 66
    • Mg Mg Kyi : 63
    Mg Mg Kyi
    • Mg Mg Myint
    • Mg Mg Thaung
    • * Michael Hla Myint : 60
    • * Micky Tan (TA) : 59
    • Min Thaw (Gilbert) : 63
    • Myint Sein (Bobby) : 64
    • Myint Soe : 62
    • Myint Thein : 62
    • Myint Thin : 65
    • Myo Myint : 60
    • Myo San (Freddie) : 63
    Freddie (Right)
    • Ngwe Zoe (Peter) : 57
    • Nyunt Tin : 52
    • * Peter Gale (NZ) : 57
    • Phillip Ba Mg : 63
    • Saw Naing (Henry) : 60
    • Shwe Zan Aung : 63
    • Soe Aung : 65
    • Sonny Yone Sein
    • Sydney Khant
    • Than Toe : 60
    • Thein Aung (Micky) : 59
    • Tin Hlaing : 59
    • Tin Nwe : 63
    • Tin Tun : 63
    Tin Tun
    • * U Wara (WP) : 64
    U Wara
    • Win Paing (U Wara) : 64
    • * Victor Kyaw Phyo (KPM) : 64
    • Yi Thway (Edwin) : 65

    Updates

    • SPHS was nationalized in 1965.
    • A few joined SPHS, but matriculated from No. 6 Botathaung State High School
    • Some (who have two names) are listed with an asterisk






  • Aung Thu Yein

    Aung Thu Yein

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Highlights

    ATY
    • Alias : A Nyo & Brownie Way
    • Younger brother of Dr. Thet Htar Way
    • Classmate at SPHS, I.Sc & RIT.

    ATY (Standing 2nd from right)

    St. Paul’s High School

    • Classmates in Std VIII(A), IX(A) and X(A).
    • In the lower classes, he was in Section (C). I was in Section (D).
    • Stood 13th in the whole of Burma in the Matric exam of 1963.
    • Won Collegiate Scholarship. Only 40 of the 100 scholarship awards were given to students from private schools.
    • SPHS had five in the Top Five, seven in the Top Ten, and ten in the top Twenty. Khin Maung U (1st), Min Oo (2nd), Myo San (Freddie, 3rd), Nyunt Wai (Victor, 4th), Thein Wai (5th), Hla Min (7th), Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny, 9th), Maung Maung Kyi (11th), Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, 13th), Khin Maung Zaw (Frank, 17th).
    • Has a soft heart.
    • Before the Matric exam, he read several subjects to Nyunt Wai (Victor), who was sick & could not study. Brownie could take credit for Victor’s success. Victor stood 4th in Burma & became medical professor in IM & Malaysia.

    Dr. Nyunt Wai wrote :

    Being my best friend since standard IV, I could write volumes about him. For now only two points: (1) my friend was called “ANyo”(Brownie) because he had much darker complexion compared with his elder brother (very fair complexion); this contrast repeated in the case of his two sons; (2) the brown brothers passed away years ahead of their fairer counterparts.

    University Days

    • We attended the last ever I.Sc.(A) at Leik Khone in 1963. We took the Science Option.
    • After a long closure citing Security Concerns following the July 7th Anniversary, a new Education System was established in November 1964.
    • Admitted to the first ever 2nd BE at the Gyogone Campus.
    • Chose Electrical Engineering as Major & EC (Electrical Communications) as Option.
    EE69
    • Played Soccer and Tennis
    ATY 3
    • Learned to smoke — trying to fend off mosquitoes in the RIT rest rooms.
    • Learned social drinking from his classmates (e.g “Robert” Win Boh) after the last paper of the RIT final exam.

    After Graduation

    • One of 13 EC Graduates
    • Had a successful career at MOC/Schlumberger, & several foreign assignments.
    • Became a heavy smoker & drinker. Felt lonely after the loss of spouse & eldest son.
    • Had minor & not-so-minor health problems.
    • Quit drinking & smoking for some time, but he still felt the urge.

    Last Meeting (in March 2012)

    • I visited Yangon to take part in preparations for SPZP-2012 (scheduled for December).
    • Zaw Lai came to see me. We decided to surprise Brownie. He trusted people. He did not lock his house. He closed the gate & boarded Zaw Lai’s car.
    • Zaw Lai coaxed him to take a couple of drinks.
    • That dinner at Zaw Lai’s apartment would be remembered as Brownie’s farewell.
    • Brownie did not show up at the 69er breakfast gathering at Royal Rose. The gathering was cut short when we learned that Brownie was in ICU and that the 69er HCF organizers would go to see him.
    • Kyaw Zin took Win Lwin, Khin Maung Bo & me to the ICU. Brownie’s son, who is a medical doctor, said that Brownie was not ready for another operation. We left with samvegha that he could very well be No 61 (on Aung Min’s GBNF list). Win Lwin told me to meditate and also “do something for yourself”.
    • I spent several days at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung as a monk. Sayadaw U Wara (ChE70) was my preceptor.
    • During that period, Brownie remained unconsciousness and he finally succumbed.
    • My 69er friends notified Brownie’s demise to my siblings, but requested not to notify me at the monastery.
      They did not want to disrupt my meditation practice.

    May Brownie be able to share my merits.

    Ah Hmya, ah hmya, ah hmya.

    Updates

    Samvegha

    • Three Scholarship winners from SPHS63 — Brownie, Freddie & Maung Maung Kyi — are GBNF
    • Five EC69ers — Kyaw Soe, Brownie, Chit Tin, Oo Kyaw Hla & Sai Aik Yee — are GBNF
    • 128 69ers (over 40% of the Class) are GBNF. The GBNF list is maintained by Aung Min (M69) & team
    • Several RIT EE Sayas — U Kyaw Tun, U Sein Hlaing, U Tin Swe, U Sein Win, U Thein Lwin, Dr. San Tint, U Soe Min, U Chin Way & U Nyi Nyi — are GBNF. For SPZP-2010, I wrote “A Sad & Short Clip : EE Sayas”. Two sayas — U Thein Lwin & U Nyi Nyi — have passed away since the article was published.
    RIT EE Sayas

    Posts

    • 69er
    • EE69er
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Memories of a 69er
    • SPHS63
  • Alumni Worldwide

    Alumni Worldwide

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Myanmar

    • Has the largest number of alumni. Many worked in Myanmar. Some worked overseas, but returned to Myanmar after retirement.
    • During the Adhamma Era, there was no Alumni Association in Myanmar. The Alumni in the US & Singapore set up Alumni Associations and hosted Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwes in 2000 (USA) & 2002 (Singapore).
    • Yangon hosted SPZP-2004 in December 2004 as a piggy-back to the ASEAN Engineering Conference. The mild earth quake did not deter the attendees.
    • There were hopes that Yangon could continue to hold SPZP in 2006 and beyond. The change in the political climate in Myanmar dashed the hopes.
      Singapore Alumni hosted SPZPs in April 2007 & December 2010. The two year interval between the SPZPs went up to two and a half years.
    • U Aye Myint (EP72) never forgot his roots and his alma mater. Requested help from the sayas and alumni to help our beloved alma mater to former glory. Initiated the process to have engineering classes reopen at the Gyogone Campus and also to make a true Home Coming for the attendees of SPZP-2012. There were tears of joy from the alumni. The Garawa ceremony was held at the Gyogone Campus. The Reunion Dinner and Entertainment Program was held at MICT Park.
    SPZP-2012
    • Around SPZP-2012, Sayagyi U Aung Khin and Sayagyi U Ba Than served as Patrons of the newly formed Mechanical Engineers Association.
    All Mech Gathering
    • Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) and team had discussions before, during and after SPZP-2012 to form Swel Daw Yeik Foundation with the objective of helping eligible sayas. SDYF was established in 2013.
    SDYF
    • Shwe YaDu celebrations were held in 2014 with the planting of 50 Swel Daw Bins. Shwe YaDu benches were donated by alumni in Myanmar and overseas.
    Shwe YaDu
    • RITAA helped host SPZP-2016. It was an All-Day Event at the Gyogone Campus. There was free food (for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and entertainment.
    SPZP-2016
    • In early 2016, the bye-laws of RITAA (RIT-YIT-YTU Alumni Association) were developed and approved by core volunteers. The Association was registered. A Working Committee with U Tin Latt as President was formed to help short term projects. Annual Membership costs K12000. Life Membership costs K60000.
    • Fund raising was led by U Wynn Htain Oo and Daw Nan Khin Nwe.
    RITAA
    • In 2018, the first Annual General Meeting of RITAA elected Executive Committee members for the 2018 – 2020 term with U Myo Aye as President. He succeeded U Tin Latt, who served as Interim President before the AGM was called.
    • RITAA is a true Alumni Association. Although sayas and alums served as President and Executive Committee members in Myanmar Engineering Society (MES), MES is not an Alumni Association. MES is not even an NGO. It is simply an NPO.

    Singapore

    • Has the largest alums outside of Myanmar. The RIT Alumni in Singapore helped organize three SPZPs in December 2002, April 2007, and December 2010.
    SPZP-2002
    • Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War, EE63) chaired SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010. He and his team published the commemorative issues of “Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung” for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007, and SPZP-2010. After retirement, Saya moved back to Myanmar.
      He is Patron of SDYF & RITAA.
    • U Nyan Win Shwe (William, M72) chaired SPZP-2007.
    • Organizers for the SPZPs include Saya Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63), Saya U Tin Hlaing (ChE65, GBNF), U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69), Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (ChE70), Saya U Aung (C70), Saya U Tin Lin (ChE72), Saya Dr. Soe Thein (C75), U Moe Myint (M76), and Ko Maung Aunt (M).
    • The Singapore Alumni lent helping hand for the SPZPs in Yangon. Ko Zaw Tun Naing (Aero95) was the point of contact in Singapore for SPZP-2012.
    • There used to be Civil and Electrical Engineering web sites for the Singapore RIT Alumni.
    • Dr. Soe Thein volunteered as Web Master for the SPZP-2007 web site and the Singapore Civil web site. He moved back to Myanmar.

    Thailand

    • There is no Alumni Association in Thailand.
    • Several sayas including U Ba Toke and U Khin Aung Kyi taught in Thailand. Dr. Win Tin served as Associate Dean at Assumption University. U Sein Maung (EE63), U Tin Shwe (EP66, GBNF) and many others taught at Assumption University & Rengsit University.
    • Some alumni such as U Win Hlaing (C68) also taught in Thailand.
    • Saya U Aung Myaing (ChE72) & Daw Gyn Yu (ChE72) hosted micro-gatherings for the sayas and alumni visiting Bangkok especially for medical check up and treatment.
    Ko Aung Myaing, Ma Gyn Yu, Bagyee Myat Myo Myint

    Australia

    • There is no formal RIT Alumni Association in Australia.
    • The alumni participate in Myanmar Engineering Association of Australia (MEAA). U Thet Tun (M75) and U Sein Win (C80) are Past Presidents of MEAA.
    Sydney 2006
    • The alumni in Sydney used to have a picnic and a dinner every year.

    Sayas in Australia

    • U Thit (Met, GBNF)
    • U Myo Win (M, GBNF)
    • U Hla Myint (Charlie, M)
    • U Maung Maung Win (M)
    • Daw Yin Yin Mya (English)

    Alumni in Australia

    • Win Boh (Robert, EC69)
    • Surinder Singh (EP)
    • Htay Aung (Victor, EC80)
    • Sein Tin (Johnny, EC75)
    • Sai Aung Thurein (EC74, GBNF) and Khin Swe Oo (EP74)
    • Phyu Phyu Latt (Christine, A70) and Aye Win Hlaing (La La, Abel, EP)
    • Sein Win (C80) and spouse
    • Thet Tun (Henry, M75)
    • Htun Aung Kyaw (EC73)
    • Tha Hlaing (EC83)
    • George Peters (C73)
    • Tin Aung Win & Dorothy Kyaw Tun
    • Wint Khin Zaw (A79)

    New Zealand

    • Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF), Stanley Saw (Myo Lwin, M71), & Dennis Mackey (Kyaw Thu, C73, now in Canada) used to report RIT Alumni Activities in New Zealand.
    Kogyi Koung
    • Saya U Aung Myint (M69) lives in Singapore & New Zealand.
    • Patrick Saw & his spouse are alumni.

    Japan

    Taing Oke
    • U Thein Ngwe (Ko Thein Tokyo, ChE76) founded RITAJ (RIT Alumni in Japan). He was helped by U Win Myint (EC83) for some time. He mentioned that there are younger alumni in Japan, but they are not active in RITAJ.
    • Saya Dr. Taing Oke (ChE69) is still teaching in Japan.
    • After retirement, Saya Dr. Myo Khin (C70) consulted three Japanese companies. He traveled several times to Myanmar on business trip. He helped find jobs for young engineers. He is undergoing rehab to treat Stroke. Spouse : Daw Winsome (Mya Nwe, C73)
    • U Win Myint (EC83)
    Myo Khin
    Winsome & Myo Khin

    Canada

    • U Tha Aung & Daw Kinsa Maw Naing organized alumni gatherings in Canada. They later worked on projects in Myanmar.

    Sayas in Canada

    • Dr. Aung Gyi (Rector)
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • U Aung Khin (M)
    U Aung Khin
    • U Kyaw Myint (T)
    • Des Rodgers (English)
    • U Ko Ko Kyi (EC72)

    Alumni in Canada

    • U Kyaw Thu (Dennis Mackey, C73)
    • U Htay Aung (C69)
    • U Htein Win (Chauk Pay, M70, RIT swimming, water polo & rowing)
    • U Aung Lwin (Jasper Wu, C70, RIT rowing)
    • U Aung Myint Thwin (C76, GBNF)
    • U Tha Aung (M79)
    • Daw Kinsa Maw-Naing (ChE79)
    • U Zaw Oo (M)

    UK

    • U Nyi Nyi (EE63, Saya, GBNF)
    • U Myint Khine (Norman, C63)
    • Daw Tin Tin Win (Yvonne)
    • Daw Khin May Than (ChE72)
    Khin May Than
    • Dr. Aung Shein (C72, Saya)
    • U Nyunt Aung (C73)
    • Daw Sandar Bo (C73)
    • Daw Aye Aye Than (Pauk Pauk)
    • Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice) often visits UK to see her daughter and grandchild.

    Taiwan

    • Saya U Khin (Lucien Chen, RIT English)
    • Saya Dr. Nyo Win (K H Chen, M65) worked in the USA and Taiwan. He travels regularly to Taiwan.
    • Two siblings of Roland Chen (U Kyi Aung, ChE73, USA) are in Taiwan. The three siblings donated Shwe YaDu benches.
    • Benedict Sia (U Myat Swe, M75) — Donated K2 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization project. Life member of ARITA.
    Benedict

    USA

    RIT Alumni International

    SF Bay Area Alumni

    Alumni in the USA formed “RIT Alumni International” with the main objective of hosting SPZP-2000.

    SPZP-2000

    Founder/members include

    • Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
    • Saya U San Tun (M59)
    • Saya K C Chiu (ChE63)
    • U Myint Lwin (Henry, C63, GBNF)
    • Saya U Nyo Win (M65)
    • Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66)
    • Saya U Myat Htoo (C68)
    • U Hla Min (EC69)
    • Benny Tan (M70)
    • Saya U Thein Aung (James, Met 72)
    • Maurice Chee (M75)
    • U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76)
    • Gordon Kaung (M83)

    But, it was dormant for some time.

    NorCal RITAA

    • Northern California RIT Alumni Association was formed over a decade ago
    • Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) served as President.
      Successors : Gordon Kaung (M83), U Aung Myint Oo (EC84) and U Tin Maung Win (C76).
    • Stan Liou (M67) served as Chair of the Board of Directors (BOD). Succesor : Saya U Myat Htoo.

    Alumni in Northern California

    • Some may have relocated.
    • There are varying degrees of activity.
    • Some were active as members of EC (Executive Committee) and BOD (Board of Directors), but then they decided to take a break.
    • Some donated money, but due to schedule conflicts, they might not make it to the AGM (Annual General Meeting), Dinner, Picnic and ah hoc gatherings (e.g. welcoming visiting sayas and alumni).
    • Some might have dropped in once or twice out of curiosity or because of “Ah Nar Dei” attitude.
    • Alex Khoo (Aung Kyaw, C80) : Younger brother of Henry Khoo (EC67). Attends most gatherings and also provide food dana.
    • Alfred Yaung (Sein Yaung, M67) : Attends some gatherings. Make donations to NorCal RITAA. He felt sad when his beloved spouse Daw Pa Pa — sister of U Nyunt Tin (M70) — passed away. U Nyunt Tin introduced him to a Dhamma friend. They ended up being soul mates & partners in Vipassana Meditation.
    • Aik Kyu (Steven Wang) : Attended some gatherings, but does have time to commit to be an EC or BOD. Invited NorCal RITAA members to meet his mother, who was visiting her children. He & his siblings donated a Dhamma Room at Mudita Shwe Kyaung in memory of their parents.
    • * Saya Allen Htay (C58, GBNF) is a founding member & President of RIT Alumni International. I have written several posts about his life & legacy. His article, “Brother, can you spare US $500?” is a classic for SPZP-2000. In Saya’s memory, Daw Mu Mu Kin donated Saya’s books to YTU Library. She also provided Scholarships for eligible YTU students.
    Saya Allen Htay (GBNF)
    • Anthony Ng (Aye Tun, M76) : Top fund raiser for several social & religious organizations in the SF Bay Area. Jokingly said that he had to buy a lot of raffle & dinner tickets from other organizations. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    • Audrey Wong (Yi Yi Khaing, C84) : Volunteered her culinary expertise for the Picnic (second day optional event) at SPZP-2000. Donated $300 per year to NorCal RITAA for the past two years. Organizer for the retreats at Norfolk, California
    • Aung Htet Naing (Aaron) : Inactive
    • Aung Kyin : Inactive.
    • Aung Myint Oo (EC84) : President of NorCal RITAA.
    • Aung Zaw Maung  (Pet78) : was EC & BOD of Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA). Was Editor of Dhammananda Newsletter and Web Master of TBSA web site.
    • Aye Aye Myint : cousin of Audrey. Attends some gatherings. Her daughter won scholarship provided by NorCal RITAA.
    • * Benny Tan (Yu Beng, M70) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Hosted several meetings at his house. Chaired Working Committee of SPZP-2000. Designed Banner. Negotiated with Embassy Suites for the gathering and his suppliers for the mementos (Mug, Calendar/Clock, Tee shirt). Multiple Golden Sponsor for the SPZPs. Major donor for the activities of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. Past President of BAPS. Now taking a break to have quality time with his six grand children. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    Benny (Right)
    • Bony (C02) : Joint Secretary, NorCal RITAA
    • Charlie Tseng (EC70) & spouse Diana Tseng (ChE71) : Attended gatherings. Took part in the monthly luncheon for the Retirees in the Bay Area.
    • Darren Lee (M62, GBNF) : passed away on December 21, 2108. Attended 2018 Summer Picnic hosted by NorCal RITAA.
    • David Ko (Tin Myint, M67, GBNF) : was Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000. Donated $3000 for SPZP-2012. Hosted a table at 2015 NorCal RITAA Dinner to invite sayas & guests from Southern California. Donated to selected monasteries in the SF Bay Area. Employed several Burmese for his company (which he has sold).
    • Dennis Chee (Thein Tun Aung, EP75) : EC member of NorCal RITAA. Visited Yangon and gave talks on “Traffic Signals and Control”.
    • Dennis S. Lin (San Naing, M83) : Some gatherings were held at “Burma Kitchen” run by Dennis and his spouse.
    • Diana Tseng (ChE71) :,She and Charlie ordered two Birthday Cakes for me at the Soon Kway Gathering at Dhammananda Vihara (Half Moon Bay, California) in August 2016 hosted by Maurice Chee.
    • Edward Saw (Yu Ket, EC85) : Treasurer / Auditor of NorCal RITAA. Runs the MailChimp to inform alumni in the SF Bay Area. Gave me rides (e.g to Southern California to attend the BASES Dinner, a Kathein and a Literary Talk).
    George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66)
    • * George Chan (Maung Maung, ChE66) : Founding member of RIT Alumni International. Founder & Past President of NorCal RITAA. Provided $500 as seed money for the “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project. He is classmate & brother-in-law of Saya U Myat Thwin.
    Gordon Kaung (M83)
    • * Gordon Kaung (Kaung Kaung Oo, M83) : Youngest founding members of RIT Alumni International. Founded Mechanical Solutions. He & spouse Lillian (EC83) founded iNapa Winery. Hosted several gatherings at their winery. Provided tour to visiting sayas (including Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, U Tin Myint, U Win Kyaw, U Nyunt Htay). Completed two terms as President of NorCal RITAA, but stayed on as BOD. During the Napa wild fires in 2017, they had to move out for three weeks. Luckily, there was no damage. They had another scare in 2019. There were some damages.
    • Han Win Chou : Inactive
    • Hein Hein : Inactive
    • Henry Chee (Myint Lwin, C63, GBNF) : good vocalist. Had to take care of his spouse and son who had medical problems.
    • Hin Lok Kung (Win Myint, RIT Table Tennis) and his team mates “Sin Gyi”, Stan Liou & Myat Lwin won the Inter-Institute Championship. Their coach was Saya Mao Toon Siong, former National Champion for Singles and Doubles.
    • Hla Kyi (C) : founding member of a non-profit to provide health care in Myanmar.
    • Hla Kyi (EC77) : EC member for NorCal RITAA. Volunteered to distribute fruits from his neighbors.
    Hla Min
    • * Hla Min (EC69) : Jack of all trades and Master of some. Founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Chief Editor of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for 26 years. Has a website hlamin.com
    • Hla Tin : He & his spouse were active in the first term of NorCal RITAA.
    • *!James Wu (Thein Aung, Met72, Mr. RIT68) : co-emcee of SPZP-2000. Associate Editor for the commemorative issue of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” for SPZP-2000.
    • Joe Chow (Thein Zaw, Ah Yoke, EC68, GBNF) : Good vocalist & dancer. Spouse is a niece of U San Tun. He is a cousin of U Num Kok’s spouse.
    • John T Lee (Tin Myint, M69, RIT Table Tennis, GBNF) : His friends call him “Tan Choy”. Luyechun in 4th BE.
    • John Yeo (Aung Thein, M71, GBNF) : attended the lunch gathering for Retirees. Cancer survivor.
    • * K C Chiu (Dr. Tin Aung, ChE63, moved to Southern California) : Past President of BEA, which merged with BASTS into BAPS.
    • Kenneth Kay : Took videos of some Gatherings
    • Khin Hnin Yee : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
    • Khong Him Chan (Win Maung, T70) : attended some gatherings, but was not active in the Alumni organizations.
    • * Kim Hong Chen (Dr. Nyo Win, M65) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Organizer for SPZP-2000. BOD of NorCal RITAA
    • Ko Ko Zin (M84) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Treasurer of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Now Auditor. Spouse : Thida Kaung (sister of Gordon)
    • Kyaw Myint (M83) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. He was Auditor of NorCal RITAA.
    • Kyaw Paw Oo : Younger brother of U Kyaw Teza (Terrence). He is inactive.
    • Kyaw Than (Maung Maung, EC85) : Inactive
    • Kyaw Win : Inactive
    • Kyi Kong Tham (U Kyi, C63) : attended some gatherings.
    • Kyi Shane (M83) : volunteered for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. Attended & helped most Nar Yay.
    • Kyu Kyu Lin (T75, Bawlone, Volleyball) : donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Leigh K Lin (Wah Wah, EC83) : spouse of Dennis. They own “Burma Kitchen”.
    • Lilian Kaung (EC83) : spouse of Gordon. They own iNapa Winery. She is also an IT Professional.
    • Linda Shieh (Yee Yee) : an agent for an Insurance & Financial Company. She donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Mabel Lee (Lyo Kyin Sein, T69, Basketball) : spouse of John T Lee (GBNF). They attended some gatherings.
    • Mao Toon Siong (M62, Burma Table Tennis Champion and Coach) : competed in the World Championship for Table Tennis in Peking.
    Saya Mao
    • Mark Wong (Aung Chan) : Inactive
    • Maung Maung Moe Zaw (Met02) : Secretary, NorCal RITAA
    • * Maurice Chee (Hla Myint Thein, M75) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-chair of the Working Committee for SPZP-2000. Financial Controller, Logistics Manager & Publisher of the commemorative issue of RIT Alumni International Newsletter for SPZP-2000. Past President of BAPS. Treasurer of RIT Alumni International. Past Vice President of NorCal RITAA. Organizer of monthly lunch gathering for Retirees in the Bay Area. He occasionally provided Dan Bauk (Chicken or Beef) to the Retirees.
    • Maung Maung Shwe : Inactive
    • Maung Yit (Maung Maung Win, Moe Ma Ka, EC93) : helped with the FB and web site.
    • May Than Htay (ChE92) : spouse of Maung Yit. They donated $1500 for the YTU Scholarship offered by NorCal RITAA.
    • Moon Lee : Inactive
    • * Myat Htoo (C68) : founding member of RIT Alumni International & NorCal RITAA. Co-emcee for SPZP-2000. Chair of BOD at NorCal RITAA. Past President of TBSA, where he served for a decade. Past President of BADA. Played ukelele and sang his parody “Lost Neik Ban (RIT version)”.
    • Myint Myint Thein (C74) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area and beyond. Leader of the Chanting Group. Donated to her class.
    • Myint Myint Yee (ChE73) : volunteered at several monasteries in the Bay Area. Spouse : U Tun Shwe. They donate food at selected events. They moved to Virginia.
    • Myint Soe (M79) : attended gatherings; donated to NorCal RITAA.
    • Myint Swe (EP74) : Secretary of NorCal RITAA for two terms. Current Vice President. He and spouse San San donated to the YTU Scholarship Fund of NorCal RITAA.
    • Myint Thein (Ba Thein Atlanta, M73) : His writings are fun to read.
    • Myint Wai (Met74) : was active in American Burmese Cab Drivers Association. Has relocated.
    • Ni Ni Sein (EC83) : donated $1000 for the Scholarship Fund.
    • Nilar Myint : Inactive
    • Nyunt Than (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Associate Secretary. Past President of BADA.
    • Patrick Chin (Patrick Fong, C70) : attended some gatherings (e.g. welcoming Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi). Younger brother of Henry (U Nyan Shein), who was a Patron for TDS.
    • Patrick Ho (EE72) : brother of Diana.
    • Philip Thwin (Mya Thwin, EP75) : attended some gatherings.
    • Pyone Wynn : Inactive
    • Raymond Shia : Inactive
    • Robert Thein (M72) : Past President of Kusalakari Association. Visited YTU and donated some equipment.
    • Roland Chen (Kyi Aung, ChE73) : Provided class photos to the RIT web site. Donated to NorCal RITAA
    • Ronald K Lwee (Lin Kyi, C74) : Inactive
    Saya U San Tun
    • Sain Fone Wong (San Tun, M59) : Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical). Worked for Bectel Corporation until he retired. Past President of BEA. Close to Saya U Aung Khin. They traveled to China at the time when Saya U Kyaw Myint was working for UN.
    • San Lin (Maung Lu Pay, M87) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Auditor. Blogger.
    • San San Swe (EC74) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Displays her culinary expertise at the gatherings (especially Face-to-face meetings at their home).
    • Sandy Ma (C80) : Inactive
    • Shark Moon Lam (C67, GBNF) : attended some gatherings. He rowed for RIT.
    • Shin Hwa Ho (Hla Kyaing, M69, RIT Swimming & Water Polo). Met him at the welcome lunch for Dicky Tan (Win Naing, GBNF)
    • Stan Liou (M67, RIT Table Tennis) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Chair of BOD. Active with his other Alumni Association. He, Ko Win Myint, “Sin Gyi” and Myat Lwin (GBNF) won the Inter-Institute Championship. Saya Mao Toon Siong, Burma Selected & National Coach, managed the RIT team.
    • Susan Tan Luo : Inactive
    Win Myint, Stan & Hla Min
    • Than Shwe : Inactive
    • Than Soe (M63) : RUBC Gold; Elder brother of Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A67, GBNF)
    • Thein Shwe : Inactive
    • Thanda Aye : helped the Fund raising team. Now busy with work and child.
    • Thaung Nyunt (M86) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past Secretary & VP.
    • Thin Thin Naing : Inactive
    • Tin Kyaw : attended some gatherings.
    U Tin Maung Nyunt
    • Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) : donated $500 for “Training Component” of the YTU Library Modernization Project.
    • Tin Shwe (C) : Inactive
    • Tint Lwin Oo : Inactive
    • Trixie Tan : Met her at the Soon Kyway by Ko Aung Myaing & Ma Gyn Yu
    • Tun Shwe (ChE72) : Volunteer for selected monasteries in the Bay Area. He & spouse Myint Myint Yee were food donors. Excellent videographer. Moved to Virginia.
    Tun Shwe (Standing Rightmost)
    • Victor Win (Ne Win Myint, ChE66, GBNF) : Past President of BADA. Member of Complete Count Committee at 2010 US Census.
    Victor (C), George (R)
    • Walter Tan (M70) : founding member of NorCal RITAA. Past BOD.
    • Walter Thein-yu Tham : Inactive
    • William Hsiao : Inactive
    • Willy Chow (Wai Lin) : Inactive
    • Win Htut : I met him last at the SF Bay Area Talk. Took picture together with Aw Pi Kye.
    • Yo Shu (Yee Yee Win, EC74) : classmate of Myint Swe & San San Swe. Attended some gatherings & made donations.
    • Zaw Lwin (Andrew, M87) : EC member in TDS. Classmate of Eng Shwe & San Lin. They have gatherings to welcome their classmates visiting the SF Bay Area.
    • Zaw Min (EP70, moved to Nevada) : Wrote a long article covering 1st BE to Final Year. The missing pieces were filled by Ohn Khine.

    BAPS, BASES, East Coast Gathering, NJ Reunions

    Some alumni participate in BAPS (in Northern California) and BASES (in Southern California).

    Saya Dr. Nyo Win, Benny Tan and Maurice Chee are Past Presidents of BAPS.

    Saya U Tin Htut and U Tin Htway are co-founders & Past Presidents of BASES. U Tun Aung (Jeffrey), Saya Dr. Chris Lee (L. Tin Tun), Saya Dr. Tin Win, U Khin Maung Lay (Henry) U Thura Thant Zin and U Tin Nwe (Milton) are Past Presidents.

    Los Angeles hosted the 2015 Alumni Gathering. Steeve Kay (EC70, Chair of KFF) was the matching sponsor for US $30,000. Saya Dr. Tin Win, Saya U Tin Htut, U Khin Maung Lay and U Thura Thant Zin were core Organizers. U Htaik San (Henry) helped with interviews.

    Two mini-gatherings (one in DC area, and another near Niagara Falls) were held for the RIT Alums in East Coast.

    Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo) has hosted RIT-UCC gatherings for several years. The last gathering was on June 30, 2018. Ivan co-founded MASTAA,

    Other Countries

    Some alumni are known to have worked or resided in other countries :

    • Botswana : Aung Khin (A69) & Tin Tin Hla (A70) worked there. They moved to Seattle.
    • Brunei : Ye Lin Oo
    • Cambodia : Chit Po Po’s spouse (Dr. Daisy Saw) worked there
    • China : Saya U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto)
    • Germany : Nyunt Nyunt Wai, Phyo
    • Iran : Oscar Sharazee & Aye Win Hlaing worked there
    • Jamaica
    • Kuwait : Saya U Soe Paing was UN Advisor
    • Malaysia : Dr. Kyaw Sein, Dr. Khin Maung Win, U Ko Ko Kyi
    • Qatar : Tin Maung Lay
    • Russia : Phyo, Tin Maung Lay
    • Saudi Arabia : Khin Maung (Hasan)

    Updates

    Sayagyis

    • U Aung Khin, Dr. Aung Gyi, U Myo Myint Sein are some Sayagyis who are 90+ years young.

    GBNF

    • Several sayas and alumni are GBNF.
    • Ko Aung Min (M69) & team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers
    • Ko Ohn Khine (M70) & team maintain the GBNF list for 1st BE Intake of 64
    • Occasionally receive Sad News / Obituary.
    • Due to Privacy concerns, we may not receive Sad News in a timely fashion. In some cases, we receive Confirmation after a few months.

    Residency

    • Some sayas and alumni may have relocated (especially after retirement).
    • Some spend time in two or more countries.

    Groups

    • By Intake and/or Graduation
    • By Discipline
    • By Class
    • By Hobby / Interest





  • July

    July

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Background

    • Fifth month in the old Roman Calendar; Had 30 days. The month was given an extra day and renamed in honor of Julius Caesar.
    • Seventh month in the Gregorian Calendar; Has 31 days

    My father’s birthday

    My beloved father
    My parents
    • Born on 1st July
    • Passed away in his 80s
    • See posts : “Phay Phay” & “Let Oo Saya”

    Men on the Moon

    Book
    • Apollo 11 Mission
    • Eagle (Lunar Module) landed in Tranquility Bay on the Moon on July 20, 1969
    • Neil Armstrong (Mission Commander) was the first to land on the moon
    • Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (Lunar Module Pilot) was the second to land on the moon
    • Michael Collins (Command Module Pilot) circled the Moon and waited for his crew mates to return from the Moon
    • I wrote a poem “Men on the Moon”. A copy was sent by Mr. Hall (Information Officer, USIA) to NASA. The poem was published in the Guardian.
    Poem

    US Independence

    • 4th of July

    Martyrs’ Day

    • July 19, 1947
    • Bogyoke Aung San, six ministers, a Secretary and a bodyguard were assassinated
    Translation of Invictus
    Aung San
    • Nine Arzanis were gunned down on July 19, 1947.
    • Eight perished that day.
    • Sao San Htun passed away at the hospital a day later.
    Arzanis
    • Bogyoke Aung San — passed away at the tender age of 32
      Children : U Aung San Oo, Aung San Lin (GBNF), Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
    • Thakin Mya — Considered as Deputy Prime Minister
    • Deedoke U Ba Cho — Grand children : Dr. Khin Hla Cho, Daw Khin Myint Cho
    • Mahn Ba Khaing — Daughter : Daw Myint Myint Khaing
    • Mong Pawn Sawbwa Sao San Htun — passed away in the hospital on July 20, 1947; Son : Sao Hso Holm
    • U Ba Win — Bogyoke’s elder brother; Son : Dr. Sein Win
    • U Razak — Sons : U Tin Myint, U Hla Kyi
    • ICS U Ohn Maung — Sons: U Tin Maung Thein, Francis, Dr, Min Min
    • Yebaw Maung Htwe

    There are books (e.g. “Who killed Aung San?” and “Eliminate the Elite” by Kin Oung) and documentaries (e.g. “Who really killed Aung San?” by BBC program) about the fateful event.

    Dark days in July 1962

    • According to the newspapers, 17 died on July 7, 1962.
    • Ko Aung Khin was stuck by a stray bullet as he was returning from RUBC to his home in Windermere Road. He was listed as the 17th victim.
    • The celebration of the 7th July in 1963 ended with the closure of Universities with the exception of the Faculties of Medical & Engineering.
    • The revered Student Union was demolished on July 8, 1962.

    Posts

    • 1960s
    • Calendar
    • Dark Moments
    • Holidays
    • Months
  • Saw Lin

    Saw Lin

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    Highlights

    • Past Secretary of RIT Civil Engineering Association; Predecessors : U Hla Myint Thein (C69), Dr. Myo Khin (C70)
    Secretaries, RIT Civil
    • MES Technical Publication; Mailed me some docs
    • Core Organizer, SPZP-2012; Multiple roles including Chief Editor of Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Magazine

    March 2012

    • I visited Yangon twice — March & December — in 2012 to meet with organizers of SPZP-2012

    Gathering

    • U Saw Lin (C71) hosted a Welcome Dinner at Feel Restaurant on 6th March, 2012.
    Dinner

    Attendees

    • U Ohn Khine (M70)
    • U Aung (C70)
    • U Khin Maung Myint (ChE71)
    • Rosie Mai Khin Nyunt (ChE71)

    Gift

    • RIT Cartoons — Selected from RIT Annual Magazines
    RIT Cartoons

    December 2012

    Pre-SPZP

    • U Saw Lin gave me a ride to attend a meeting for SPZP-2000
    • I handed over $3000 donated by David Ko (U Tin Myint, M67)
    Certificate
    Appreciation
    • On the way back, U Saw Lin offered me dinner. He ordered a light meal for him. He had dietary restrictions due to his medical condition.
    • He had an operation / transplant about a decade ago.
    U Saw Lin

    SPZP-2012

    • Chair of Logistics, Security & Entertainment Committees
    • Published Swel Daw Yeik Magazine
    • Reprinted Limited Copies for 23 Vintage RIT Annual Magazines (for archival)

    Post-SPZP

    • Some visits to ICU
    • Passed away in July 2014

    Memories

    U Saw Lin
    Civil Gathering
    With Saya Dr. San Hla Aung
    With Saya Moe

    Posts

    • Associations
    • Civil Engineering
    • MES
    • SPZP
    • Swel Daw Yeik
  • Four Attendees at SPZP-2012

    Four Attendees at SPZP-2012

    by Hla Min

    Updated : July 2025

    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