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The 2026 Hall of Fame & Alumni Awards Dinner

Honoring Excellence. Celebrating Legacy. Inspiring the Future.

Join the KSUCPM community for an evening dedicated to recognizing those whose leadership, service, and achievements have shaped our profession and strengthened our college.

As part of KSUCPM's 110th Anniversary Celebration, the 2026 Hall of Fame & Alumni Awards Dinner brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to celebrate a remarkable legacy while looking toward the future of podiatric medicine.

Throughout the evening, we will honor the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and Alumni Award recipients whose accomplishments exemplify excellence in patient care, education, research, leadership, and service. Their dedication reflects the values that have defined KSUCPM for more than a century.

 

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2026 Awards Class

Hall of Fame Inductee - Randy Kaplan, DPM, Class of 1979
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Kaplan
Hall of Fame Inductee - Leslie Niehaus, DPM, Class of 1980
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Niehaus
Alumni Service Award - Myron Bodman, DPM, Class of 1976
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Bodman
Young Physician Professional Achievement Award - Nick Butler, DPM, Class of 2015
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Butler
I'm a member of an anniversary class year! What can I expect?

Honoring the classes of 1976, 1986 and 2001!

Congratulations on your class anniversary! We're excited to recognize your 50, 40 and 25 years of service at the Hall of Fame & Alumni Awards Dinner. 

Upon registration for the dinner, you will have the opportunity to choose from two gift options to celebrate:

quarter zip

 

KSUCPM quarter-zip pullover by Eddie Bauer that is embroidered with your class year. 

*This item will be mailed to the address provided upon registration approximately 2 - 3 weeks after the event. 

 

 

anniversary crystal

 

Commemorative crystal paperweight engraved with your class year

 

Venue, Wayfinding & Parking

The backdrop for this year's Hall of Fame & Alumni Awards Dinner will be the beautiful LockKeepers, nestled riverside in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, serving delectable Italian cuisine and fresh seafood with a charming ambiance.

 

Wayfinding

LockKeepers is conveniently located at 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH 44125 just 1 mile from the KSUCPM campus. 

Please note that due to construction in the area, the Rockside Road entrance to LockKeepers is closed to left turns and a detour may be necessary. 

Directions from KSUCPM (6000 Rockside Woods Blvd.) to LockKeepers (8001 Rockside Road, Valley View):

  1. Exit the KSUCPM campus and turn left onto Rockside Woods Boulevard.
  2. At the traffic signal, turn left onto Brecksville Road (OH-21 North).
  3. Continue north and take the Route 17/Grainger Road ramp on the right in approximately 1 mile.
  4. Follow Route 17/Grainger Road east for approximately 1 mile, Turn right on Canal Road
  5. Continue on Canal to Rockside Road (approx. 2 miles)  Turn right onto Rockside Road.
  6. LockKeepers will be on your right at 8001 Rockside Road just after the Canal/Rockside intersection.
  7. Complimentary valet parking will be provided

Estimated drive time: 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.

 

Parking

Complimentary valet parking is required for all guests

Event Timeline

6:00 - 6:45 PM Cocktail Hour

7:10 PM Dinner 

7:30 PM Awards Ceremony begins

8:30pm Ceremony Concludes