Event Timeline
6:00 - 6:45 PM Cocktail Hour
7:10 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Awards Ceremony begins
8:30pm Ceremony Concludes
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.
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:
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