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Meet our Team

 

Lauren Biddlecombe
Assistant Director
lauren.biddlecombe@case.edu
216.368.2229

Lauren joined the team in November 2006. In her role wth campus events, Lauren plans and executes a number of large-scale events sponsored by the university. She comes to us with several years experience at Select Restaurants as their special event manager. Lauren holds a degree in French from John Carroll University.

 

Eric L. Dicken, Executive Director

Eric L. Dicken
Executive Director

eric.dicken@case.edu
216.368.3189


In 2004, Eric served as the volunteer manager when the university hosted the Vice Presidential Debate. Since January 2005, Eric has led the department in long-term strategizing, planning, and execution of university special events. He manages Fall Convocation, Commencement, Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation, and Distinguished Lecture Series. He provides support and direction for other large university events including American Music Masters, and Research ShowCASE.

Eric serves on a number of university committees including the Common Reading Selection, Distinguished Lecture Series, Commencement Speaker Selection, and Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence Advisory Board.

Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre Arts from Hiram College, a Master of Education from Kent State University, and a Master of Nonprofit Organizations from Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.

Eric's community involvement includes work with the Cleveland International Film Festival, the Cleveland Arts Prize, and Merrick House.