George Gervin GameAbove Center

George Gervin GameAbove Center
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Former namesConvocation Center (1998–2021)
Location799 North Hewitt Road
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
Coordinates42°15′16″N 83°38′50″W / 42.25444°N 83.64722°W / 42.25444; -83.64722
Public transitTrinity from EMU Student Center
OwnerEastern Michigan University
OperatorEastern Michigan University
Executive suites8
Capacity8,824
Construction
Broke ground1996[1]
OpenedNovember 25, 1998[3]
Construction cost$29.6 million
($55.3 million in 2023 dollars[2])
ArchitectRossetti Architects
General contractorBarton Malo
Tenants
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Website
http://www.EMUtix.com
Exterior, as seen from Rynearson Stadium in 2019
Exterior in 2008
Convocation Center inside 2010

The George Gervin GameAbove Center, formerly known as the Convocation Center, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex located on Eastern Michigan University’s west campus. Opened in 1998 as part of a campus upgrade initiative, the George Gervin GameAbove Center is a 204,316-square-foot (18,981.6 m2) structure that features three levels including arena, concourse, and office. The arena also has multiple seating configurations to maximize space usage.

The building serves as the home to EMU athletics and also hosts a wide variety of special events including concerts, conferences, graduations, fairs, trade shows, political rallies, and more.

On September 7, 2023, EMU unveiled a commemorative statue for George Gervin, built by artist Ben Victor. The ceremony was attended by Gervin.[4]

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  4. ^ "'We can't do it by ourselves': EMU unveils statue of George "Iceman" Gervin". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 8, 2023.