George Gervin GameAbove Center
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.
| Former names | Convocation Center (1998–2021) |
|---|---|
| Location | 799 North Hewitt Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 |
| Coordinates | 42°15′16″N 83°38′50″W |
| Public transit | Trinity from EMU Student Center |
| Owner | Eastern Michigan University |
| Operator | Eastern Michigan University |
| Executive suites | 8 |
| Capacity | 8,824 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1996 |
| Opened | November 25, 1998 |
| Construction cost | $29.6 million ($55.3 million in 2023 dollars) |
| Architect | Rossetti Architects |
| General contractor | Barton Malo |
| Tenants | |
| Eastern Michigan Eagles | |
| Website | |
| http://www.EMUtix.com | |
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.