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	05.14.2012 Kendall Dunson ’93 Included in 2012 Super Lawyers List On May 10, UGA graduate Kendall C. Dunson ’93 and twelve other attorneys from the Beasley Allen Law Firm were selected to be included in the 2012 Super Lawyers List. This outstanding recognition is bestowed to less than five percent of lawyers in the state of Alabama, and is based upon both peer recognition and personal achievement. The criteria involved in the selection process includes verdicts and settlements, representative clients, experience, honors and awards, special licenses and certifications, pro bono community service, scholarly lectures and writings, outstanding achievements, and much more. Dunson joined the Beasley Allen Law Firm in 1998, and actively practices in the areas of Product Liability and General Personal Injury. He has served as the past president of the Capital City Bar Association, Alabama Lawyers Association, and Montgomery County Bar Association. He also recently completed a term as board member for the National Bar Association. Dunson has made great contributions to improving society, specifically through two noteworthy cases. In the first Dunson served on the team responsible for prosecuting a wrongful death case against a corporate defendant, which resulted in the largest jury verdict in the history of Selma, Alabama. In the second his efforts resulted in the reform of safe transportation to school for students, following a school bus accident in Huntsville, Alabama, which resulted in the death of four students and many others being injured. Congratulations to Kendall for his recognition as part of the 2012 Super Lawyers List! The Alumni Association is extremely proud of all of his achievements and wishes him continued success in the future. Click here to read the article.
	05.11.2012 Wayne Vason ’66 Receives Greater Good Award Atlanta attorney Wayne Vason ’66 has been given the Greater Good Award by the Georgia Planned Giving Council (GPGC). Each year, the honor is bestowed upon an “outstanding member of the Georgia philanthropic community.” Vason received the award at a luncheon held at the Buckhead Club on April 25. An attorney with Troutman Sanders LLP, Mr. Vason has initiated planned giving programs with numerous Atlanta nonprofits. He serves on the development committees of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Crossroads Community Ministries, as well as the Board of Trustees or Advisors of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the University of Georgia Board of Visitors, the Alliance Theatre, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), the Trust for Public Land, and several others. I don’t know where he finds the time! Congratulations to this successful alumnus. The Alumni Association offers its appreciation for his selfless service to the state of Georgia. You can read more about his life and recent honor here.
	05.10.2012 UGA to Graduate 5,400 in Spring Commencement Tomorrow The University of Georgia will confer degrees on an estimated 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students at the Spring Commencement ceremonies tomorrow. About 1,150 candidates for master’s, doctoral and specialist in education degrees will be eligible to participate in the ceremony for graduate students at 10:00 a.m. in Stegeman Coliseum. Friday evening, approximately 4,250 students will be eligible to receive bachelor’s degrees at the undergraduate ceremony, which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Sanford Stadium. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal will deliver the Commencement address for the undergraduate ceremony. Lindsay R. Boring ’79, ’82, director of the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway in southwest Georgia, will speak at the graduate Commencement exercise earlier that morning. Prior to the ceremony, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the UGA Alumni Association will distribute bottles of cold water for those waiting to take photos of their graduates at the university’s Arch. For more information, click here. For complete details on graduation activities, visit www.commencement.uga.edu. You can use #ugaclassof2012 to follow the excitement on Twitter. Congratulations to these outstanding 2012 UGA graduates! Best wishes as you embark on your next great adventure!
	05.09.2012 Aimee Copeland ’10 Fights for Her Life After Zip Lining Accident Just one week ago, Aimee Copeland ’10 was enjoying a trip kayaking down a creek with some of her friends in Carrollton, Georgia. She stopped to ride on a homemade zip line along the water, when the line snapped and cut a large gash in her left calf. Now, Aimee is in critical condition after a flesh-eating bacterium entered her body through the wound in her calf, causing her leg to be amputated Friday night. According to her father, Andy Copeland, the doctors have said her chances for survival are “slim to none.” Click here to read the article. Bulldog Nation, let’s see what we can do by pulling together! Follow these links for more information to help Aimee: The Facebook page, “Believe and pray for a miracle to happen for Aimee Copeland” has been set up for people to stay updated on Copeland’s progress. Copeland’s friends have set up a website where people can donate blood and money to help save their friend’s life.
	05.08.2012 Girl Scouts Women of Distinction 2012: Maxine Burton ’72, ’78 Board members of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia named business woman Maxine H. Burton ’72, ’78 as the 2012 Athens Woman of Distinction at the Athens Country Club today. During the luncheon, CEO of GSHG Margaret Skene presented Burton the award for her contributions and embodiment of the Girl Scout Promise. Dink NeSmith ’70, president of Community Newspapers and past president of the UGA Alumni Association, gave a kind tribute, describing Burton as the Energizer Bunny and having persistence akin to South Georgia snapping turtles. Maxine Burton is founder and president of burton + Burton™, a leader in the balloon and gift industry. Maxine has been appointed to numerous committees and boards, and has received local and national awards recognizing her leadership in the industry and community. Upon receiving the award, Maxine attributed Girl Scouts to a happy life, happy family, and for her success. She seemed thrilled and touched regarding the recognition. Guests received Savannah Smiles cookies in honor of the Girl Scouts' 100^th year celebration. Maxine, we honor you as the 2012 Athens Woman of Distinction for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.