Pizza Party
The MAGIC Halloween Pizza Party was a vibrant celebration brimming with creativity, camaraderie, and festive energy. The space was transformed into a Halloween wonderland, complete with inflatable haunted trees, playful ghosts, and colorful backdrops depicting witches, bats, and eerie houses. As attendees walked in, they were greeted by a kaleidoscope of costumes—from iconic characters like Mario and Luigi to spine-chilling figures like Michael Myers and other imaginative ensembles, showcasing the participants’ creativity and Halloween spirit.
Laughter and excitement filled the air as guests immersed themselves in a variety of activities. A giant Jenga game drew eager competitors, while a karaoke session had others belting out tunes in true Halloween style. Groups gathered around tables, sharing stories, laughs, and, of course, slices of delicious pizza—the perfect fuel for a night of fun.
The event’s energy was infectious, with performers captivating the audience and groups posing for photos against the vibrant Halloween-themed backdrop. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, a testament to the community spirit that MAGIC fosters. By the end of the night, the MAGIC Halloween Pizza Party had created lasting memories, uniting students and faculty in a celebration of creativity, friendship, and fun.
Halloween Hackathon
The 2024 MAGIC Halloween Hackathon was held from November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 pm to November 2nd, 2024 at 6:00 pm. It is a 24-hour event hosted by the MDC MAGIC Club at the Wolfson campus in downtown Miami. This live event invites middle school, high school and college students from all educational institutions in South Florida to create a game, animation, or immersive simulation within 24 hours in order to foster creativity and community in Miami. Food, drinks, and fun activities will be provided to all participants, with amazing prizes awarded to the best projects.
Guest judges include Jacob Patrick, Imagineer at Walt Disney Imagineers; Denise Mendez, Principal Engineer at Microsoft Mixed Reality and Alex Roque, Engineer at Microsoft. Winners will receive prizes from Steam Deck, Meta Quest 3 and Nintendo Switch. Sponsors include Stem Legacy Grant and the Miami DDA (Miami Downtown Development Authority).
2024 Hackathon Winners
Animation, 1st Place: Michael Gonzalez, Megan Rodriguez and Aidan Rodriguez.
VR Game, 1st Place: Robert Jorrin, Charly Singer, Julia Delaplaine and Eugenio Guecini.
2D/3D Game, 1st Place: Omar Martinez, Bryan Mairem, Steven Menendez and Maximiliano Mundaca.
For more information about the MAGIC program, please contact us at (305) 237-3560.
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