The "Rock the Studio" events was hosted by a group of Event Planning and Management students at EKU. Their goal was to build excitement for the Noel Studio during the planning stages.

1. The Noel Studio for Academic CreativityPUB385 Spring Semester Event Planning and Management Class Project

2. THE SPACE

3. Artist Rendition of Studio Space

4. Artist Rendition of Studio Space

5. Artist Rendition of Studio Space

6. THE EVENT

7. Bands Performing in Ravine

8. Entry to Studio and Event

9. Registration

10. Upstairs to Tour

11. The Tour, But First, Free T-Shirt!

12. Tour of Facility and Trying Out New Furniture/Comment Sheets

13. Students got to try out furniture

14. Signing the Wall

15. Wall Comments

16. Wall Comments

17. Free Lunch after Tour

18. Back to Enjoy More Bands in the Ravine

19. Thanks to the Photographer, from our class, Joshua Koch

20. FEEDBACK

21. A Few Comments from Students A great idea! I think the Studio will offer the right environment to spur creativity and promote critical thinking. I think the Noel Studio sounds like a great idea. I wish I would still be around when it’s completed. The sample furniture is GREAT—wish I wasn’t graduating next year! I’m so glad such a historic area is finally going to be used. This is the kind if space that high-achieving students look for when choosing a college. I really like the concept of the Studio for Academic Creativity. I believe space truly has an impact on how we learn and EKU is doing will be great. I think it’s a great concept and a great idea. I personally can’t wait to see it and use it. I think this is really a good idea. The weird bean bag chairs are really comfy.  This all sounds like it belongs at an Ivy League but it’s here at EKU and I love it!

22. Comments from Interim Studio Director, Dr. Sherry Robinson A big thank you to all who made today’s event such a success! Despite the horrible weather, 204 students toured the Noel Studio [our goal was 200]. They walked away with excitement and anticipation—we can’t get this built fast enough! A special thank you to Kathy Keltner’s PUB 385 [Event Planning] class for making this a fantastic way to get students excited about the Studio.