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Saturday will be a special day at Eastern Michigan University. A legendary former basketball coach will be honored in a special ceremony ahead of the start of the EMU men’s basketball game. The basketball floor at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will become officially known as “Ben Braun Court." WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Coach Braun to look ahead to a most special day and reflect on a lifetime of building relationships and molding the lives of young men.
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A statue of George Gervin, the greatest basketball player in Eastern Michigan history, was unveiled outside of the arena that bears his name Thursday in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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The career of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, better known as "The Iceman," is nothing short of legendary. He lit up the court for Eastern Michigan University and played alongside such icons as Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. On Thursday, the venue that carries his name, the EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, will unveil a new statue of Gervin in honor of his contributions to the game and to his community. Gervin looks back on his many accomplishments in a conversation with WEMU's Josh Hakala.
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Given the recent campus shooting at Michigan State University and mass shootings around the country, Eastern Michigan will increase security at large campus events. As WEMU's Cathy Shafran reports, it starts with this month's Commencement ceremonies.
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'Getting Real About Race' event seeks to start a conversation about racial equity at EMU on SaturdayRacial equity and accountability are at the heart of an event at Eastern Michigan University on Saturday. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has a preview.