Duke And Howard Are Going To Honor Dr. Onye E. Akwari By Hosting The Mako Medical Duke Classic Inside Cameron Indoor Stadium And Burr Gymnasium
The Duke Men’s Basketball program as well as the Howard Men’s Basketball program are going to be hosting an event!
When?
December 4, 2020 through December 8, 2020!
Where?
Cameron Indoor Stadium and Burr Gymnasium!”according to an article by Stephen Wiseman of the Herald Sun and News & Observer
What event are they going to be hosting?
The Mako Medical Duke Classic where they’re going to honor Dr. Onye E. Akwari!
Who was he?
Dr. Akwari was a Nigerian-American and the first African-American surgeon on the faculty of Duke University, passed away in Durham in April 2019 at the age of 76. Recruited to Duke as associate professor of surgery in the School of Medicine in 1978, Akwari was revered for advancing the cause of both underrepresented minorities and women in the field of medicine. Notably, Akwari organized the first meeting for the Society of Black Academic Surgeons in 1989. A world-renowned surgeon and scholar, Akwari published over 150 articles and book chapters, presented research at 73 national and international medical meetings, served for 15 years on Duke's Medical School admissions committee, and for 12 years on Duke's faculty governance Academic Council. He also served on Duke's Athletic Council and enjoyed close relationships with a number of Duke head coaches, including Coach K. Akwari's widow, Anne Micheaux Akwari, is a Duke physician and assistant consulting professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. “according to an article on goduke.com
Duke is going to be playing in the event but they aren’t the only team that is going to be playing in the event as Howard will as well! “according to an article on goduke.com
Duke is going play on December 4, vs. Bellarmine and December 6 vs. Elon at Cameron Indoor Stadium, while Howard hosts games on December 6 vs. Bellarmine and December 8 vs. Elon.
Where?
Burr Gymnasium!
Times and TV have not yet been announced. “according to an article on goduke.com