Spouse : Daw Khin Mya Mu (Kyauk sar expert, Thamadi Myo Wun)
English
U Myo Min (Nwe Soe) was an early Professor of English at the University of Rangoon.
Some early Lecturers include Dr. Ba Maw, Saya Kan Gyi, Ms. Maggie Chin Cheng, Daw Thein Nyunt, U Ohn Khin and Daw Than May.
U Win Pe was an early Honors graduate. His pen names include Mya Zin, Po Yazar, Epsilon, Sagar Daung Zar
Under the then new Education System, English Departments were opened at the various Universities and Institutes. Daw Yin Yin Mya headed the RIT English Department. Sheila Saing was the Deputy Head.
English 83 84 aEnglish 83 84 bEnglish 83 84 c
Engineering
The First RU Students’ Strike resulted in the amendment of the RU Act of 1920 to offer Engineering and other professional courses.
The first Engineering courses were offered in 1924.
Civil Engineering was the first Department.
The early departments at the Faculty of Engineering include Architecture, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mining and Textile
For details, see “History of Myanmar Engineering Education” published in 2012.
HMEE BookCD Supplement
Electrical Engineering
Some early students studied “Electrical and Mechanical Engineering” for a joint degree.
Later, students could major in Electrical Engineering (EE)
EE offered two options : EP (Electrical Power) and EC (Electrical Communications).
Many years later, EP and EC became separate departments. EC is also called EcE and Electronics Engineering
EE Sayas in the 1960s
EE Sayas
During our days, there were about 20 sayas in the RIT EE Department. A few were on deputation (doing postgrad studies abroad).
The group photo had 14 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 and U Nyi Nyi are now GBNF.
I wrote an article “A sad and short clip : EE Sayas” in the Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2010 held in Singapore.
EE Sayas and Alumni at SPZP-2000
The First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe was hosted by RIT Alumni International in October 2000.
The Group Photo shows the EE sayas and Alumni at SPZP-2000 in San Francisco, California, USA.
SPZP-2000
EE72 PZP
EE72
EE stands for EC and EP.
H.E. U Aye Myint (EP72) did not forget his roots. He wanted his alma mater to gain glory as in the hey days. He made possible the True “Home Coming” (SPZP-2012) at the Gyogone Campus.
H.E. U Kyaw Myo (Uno Myo Min) was named after the United Nations Organization. They share the same birthday in October.
Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) and U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) are seen with the EE Alumni at the EE 72 PZP.
EE85 PZP
PZP
U Soe Paing was my mentor at RIT and UCC. He recruited me to join UCC.
U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War) is a Laureate Poet and author. He chaired SPZP-2002 and SPZP-2010 in Singapore. He published Commemorative Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saungs for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 and SPZP-2010. He is a Patron of Swel Daw Yeik Foundation.
U Tin Maung Thein (EE62) is the eldest son of ICS U Ohn Maung (Arzani).
U Myo Kyi (EE59) and Dr. Ba Lwin (EE59) are the most senior among the EE sayas that are still alive.
There are many EE sayamas and female students. During our days, we had a single female EE classmate : Tin Tin. Daw Mya Mya Than (EP68, GBNF) was an early EE sayama.
Exam Results
EE 62
In the early days, exam results were posted at the respective Universities.
Some results were published in the daily newspapers.
Matriculation results were announced by Myanmar Ah Than.
Exam Results in 1962
Eco
The Faculty of Social Science offered subjects such as Commerce, Economics and Statistics.
Under the new Education System, the Institute of Economics was established.
The term “Eco” may refer to Economics Department or the Institute.
Burma had distinguished Economists, Commerce Professors and Statisticians.
The photo shows the Track and Field team from the Institute of Economics.
Eco T&F
The Institute of Economics had three (or more) female crews when RUBC became Co-Ed. Some (e.g. Ma Khin Mya) went on to be RUBC Gold.
The following are inscriptions found on the Buildings of the University of Rangoon.
Note that some old inscriptions use “V” instead of “U”.
Inscription 1922
Inscription for RU Library
Inscription 1927
ICST
The Institute of Computer Science and Technology was established in 1987. Dr. Tin Maung (GBNF) was the first Rector.
Its predecessors include UCC (Universities’ Computer Center) and DCS (Department of Computer Science).
Its successor is UCSY (University of Computer Studies in Yangon).
Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe at ICST
There have been five Pu Zaw Pwes.
The recent ones took place in January 2018 and December 2019.
30th Anniversary of ICST
The event took place in March 2018.
ICST 2ICST 4ICST 3ICST 1
Invictus
Bogyoke Aung San translated Henley’s poem and published in the Oway Magazine.
Invictus
IM
In the early days, there was RU Faculty of Medicine.
Three Institute of Medicine were opened in 1964.
Institute of Medicine (1) Rector : Dr. Ba Than
Dr. Ba Than
Institute of Medicine (2) Rector : Dr. U E
Dr. U E
Mandalay Institute of Medicine Rector : Dr. Maung Maung Gyi
Dr. Maung Maung Gyi
IM1 79ers
They matriculated in 1971.
Due to school closures, they graduated in 1979.
IM1 79er
Inlay
In the summer of 1965, I attended the Inlay “Khaung Daing” Luyechun Camp as the first batch of University Luyechuns. The Program started in 1964 with the Ngapali Camp and folded in 1988.
In October 1965, Ko Aung Kyaw (Peter Pe, SPHS) invited Ko Maung Maung Aye and me to a trip to In Paw Khone (village in Inlay) and Taunggyi. We were guests of his cousin (a medical doctor in Inlay) and his uncle U Maung Maung Latt (former Ah Matt Choke of Nyaung Shwe Sawbwa in Taunggyi). We attended the famous Phaung Daw-u Festival.
Poem
In 2016, we took a package tour and visited Inlay. We were sad to see the decline in the environment, but were glad to see good hotels in and around Inlay.
In January 2020, the Myanmar Professional Speakers Association (PSA) 2020 tour ended in a hotel beside the Inlay lake.
Inlay
Inya Hall
Daw Su is the spouse of U Saw Lwin.
She was the first occupant of Room No. (1) in Inya Hall.
They have three daughters : Hazel Saw Lwin, Olive Saw Lwin and May Saw Lwin.
Daw Su danced several roles for the fund raiser of University Dhammayone.
She was interviewed for the Commemorative Issues for Inya Hall and the University Dhammayone.
Inya Hall 1Inya Hall 2Inya Hall 3
Intake of 64 Arch
Some classes are referred to the year of Admission / Intake.
Three batches of students were admitted in November 1964 to study Architecture.
Saya Sai Yee Leik (GBNF) was the lone student for the Class of A68.
There were seven students — Kyaw Kyaw, Aung Khin, Myo Tun (Bobby), Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Thet Tun, Thwin Thwin Aye Hmi (Olive) and Tin Maung Hla (GBNF) — for the Class of A69.
Christine Latt, Pamela Myo Min, Tin Tin Hla, Hla Than, Khin Maung Maung and Kyaw Win Hman (GBNF) are from the Class of A70.
Intake of 64 Arch
Ivan
Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M69) moved to the USA.
He has successful careers as a Professional Engineer in two states (New York and New Jersey) and as Entrepreneur.
He is a Life Time Platinum for Bridge (Card game).
He is a Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000 and SPZP-2007.
He is a major donor for the RIT 69er Health Care Fund.
For a decade (or more) he sponsored the Annual RIT-UCC Gathering in New Jersey for Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Soe Paing, RIT alumni and UCC alumni.
In 2015, he hosted us for two weeks and organized a whirl wind trip to Canada to pay respect to Sayagyi U Aung Khin (in Windsor, Canada), Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi (in Napean, Canada) and to visit Buffalo, Niagara, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York on the way. Ivan provided his car and fuel. Frederick Thetgyi drove most of the trip and also took photographs.
He is a founding member of MASTAA and served as its CEO.
With Ivan Lee and Dr. Aung Gyi
IC
Industrial Chemistry was first taught by Dr. Than Htaik and his colleagues.
Eligible IC graduates could join RIT to study ChE (Chemical Engineering).
IC 1969 – 73IC Garawa
Posts
Independence Day Regatta in 1948 (by U Tin U)
Independence Day Regatta in 1959 (by U Tun Shein, Dr. Tin Wa and Dr. Thein Htut)
Prefix for many Burmese Male names; Young males use Maung or Ko as the prefix of their names.
Example : Maung Nu, Ko Nu & U Nu are the names of a person at various stages of his life
Several photos are from the Rangoon University Centennial Group.
U Ba
Educator
U Ba
U Ba Hli
First native Dean of Engineering
Also taught Civil Engineering courses (as Professor)
Proposed “Twinning Program” with prestigious US Universities
Former Professor of Civil Engineering and Principal at GTI
U Ba Hli 1U Ba Hli 2U Ba Hli 3
U Ba Kyi
Renowned artist
Art teacher
Translated Burmese songs into English to be sung to the original tune
U Ba Kyi
U Ba Toke
Dec 6, 1920 to Dec 2, 2020
Passed away the day following the RU Centennial
Interviewed by Maung Thin Char (Dr. Khin Maung Swe, GBNF)
Gave me an autographed copy of the book
U Ba Toke
U Chit
Tea shop
U Chit 1U Chit 2U Chit 3
U Hla Shwe
Rector
Burmese Professor
U Hla Shwe
U Hoke Sein
First in Burma in Matriculation
Compiled Burmese-English-Pali Dictionary
His son (U Saw Hlaing), granddaughter (Dr. Cherry Hlaing) and two great grand children also stood First in Burma
U Hoke Sein U Hoke Sein Dictionary
U Htin Kyaw
MEHS 1963
Studied and taught Statistics at the Institute of Economics
Represented the Institute in Rowing, Swimming and Water Polo
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
Worked at UCC and National Planning
Former President of Myanmar
Spouse : Daw Su Su Lwin
U Htin Kyaw
U Kan Thein
Employee for RU Student Union Building
Opened Barber Shop at Recreation Center
U Kan Thein Barber Shop
U Kaung
B.E. Civil (1963)
Taught at RIT
Moved to Oregon, USA
Photo taken at Mingalardon Air Port
U Kaung (Civil)
U Khin Aung Kyi (GBNF)
Stood 7th in Matriculation of 1949
BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from MIT
Professor and Head of Chemical Engineering Deparment
Retired as Rector of YTU
Taught at Rengsit University, Bangkok
U Khin Aung Kyi
U Khin Maung Gyi(GBNF)
RIT English
DHE, Ministry of Education
Father : H.E. U Khin Maung Latt
U Khin Maung Gyi (English)
U Khin Maung Tint
Retired Rector, Institute of Education
Former Principal, Taunggyi College
Distinguished Author
Pen name : Tekkatho Phone Naing
U Khin Maung Tint (Tekkatho Phone Naing)
U Kyaw
Rector, Institute of Education
Former Principal, Workers’ College
Former Lecturer in Geography
Children : U Myo Nyunt, Daw San San Kyaw (GBBF), …
U Kyaw (Workers’ College)
U Kyaw Myint
Dean of Law
Justice of Supreme Court
Head of Tribunal that tried Galon U Saw
See articles by his son Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
U Kyaw Myint (Dean of Law)
U Kyaw Nyein
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Co-leader of Stable AFPFL (Ti Mye Pha Sa Pa La)
U Kyaw Nyein (AFPFL)
U Kyaw Tun (GBNF)
Taught Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
U Kyaw Tun (Chemistry)
U Maung Maung Gyi
Chemistry Saya
U Maung Maung Gyi (Chemistry)
U May Aung
Dean of Law
U May Aung (Law)
U Moe Aung
RIT EE Saya
Pen name : Tekkatho Moe War
Poet, Author, Editor and Publisher of Magazines and Sar Saungs RUESU Annual Magazine RIT Annual Magazine Hlyat Sit Sar Saung Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 and SPZP-2010 Swel Daw Yeik Magazine for Shwe YaDu-2014 and SPZP-2016
U Moe Aung
U Mya Nyunt
Rector, Veterinary Science
U Mya Nyunt (Vet Sc)
U Myint
Professor of Law
U Myint (Law)
U Myo Myint Sein
Professor of Architecture
U Myo Myint Sein (Arch)
U Nan Way
Distinguished artist
U Nan Way
U Nu
Prime Minister, Union of Burma
Three times First, Third, Fifth Prime Minister
Victim of Soft Coup in 1958
Victim of Hard Coup in 1962
U Nu
U Nwe Aung
Chemistry Saya
Studied in Germany
U Nwe Aung
U Nyunt Win (GBNF)
Former Associate Professor, Chemistry
Studied at McGill University, Canada
U Nyunt Win
U Pe Maung Tin
Pali and Burmese Scholar
Principal, Rangoon College
Students : Theikpan Maung Wa, Zawgyi, Minthuwun
U Pe Maung Tin
U San
Principal, Myitkyina College
U San (Myitkyina)
U San Tha Aung (GBNF)
Director General, Directorate of Higher Education
AM (Harvard University)
U San Tha Aung
U Than Tun
Principal, Agricultural Institute (Yezin)
U Than Tun (Agri)
U Thaw Kaung
Chief Librarian, Rangoon University Central Library
Father : Sithu U Kaung
U Thaw Kaung
U Thein Han
Laureate Poet (Pen name : Zawgyi)
Co-founder of Khit San Sar Pay
Chief Librarian, Rangoon University Central Library
U Thein Han
U Thet Tun
Principal, Pathein College
U Thet Tun (Pathein)
U Tin Lin
ChE72
Taught at RIT and Singapore
U Tin Lin (ChE72)
U Tin U
Matriculated in 1946
BSCE from Oregon State University
MSCE from Yale University
Past Captain and Gold of Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC)
Many years ago I received a photo album as a present.
During our younger days, photos were expensive. It costs about 25 – 50 pyas per photo. There is a base cost for processing a film roll, and extra cost for printing reasonably good photos.
One may waste money due to overexposure, underexposure, blurred photos (for taking moving objects with a low ASA or DIN).
I did not take many photos. So, my album was not full. I decided to use it as a Scrap Book.
Scrap Book
I pasted some of my publications (poems and translations) from the newspapers (e.g. Guardian, WPD) and magazines (e.g. Forward). I added some captions.
A few years back, I tore off the pages and scanned them. I posted some of them in my Facebook pages and my personal website.
As time and energy permitted, I provided details of the photo.
Memories
Ko Benny Tan (M70) told me that his parents brought thousands of photos (taken out of many albums to save weight and space) to the USA. With such wealth of material, it is easy to share memories with the descendants.
Thanks to sayas, alumni, friends and readers for sharing rare photos and memories.
I now have several digital photo albums in my Facebook pages and in my personal web site.
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