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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000
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CREATED:20250206T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165251Z
UID:5133-1750665600-1751043600@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Animation: Character Animation with Maya
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-animation-character-animation-with-maya/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250514T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195928Z
UID:5525-1751374800-1751389200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Esports - OBS Streaming Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Esports and learn how to stream using OBS! No experience required. This event is open to all club members. Pizza\, snacks and drinks will be available for\nsale. More information on our Discord
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/esports-obs-streaming-workshop/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250206T165718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T165718Z
UID:5139-1751616000-1751648400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday - 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/holiday-4th-of-july/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250206T165459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T220135Z
UID:5137-1751875200-1752253200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Camp - Gaming: Video Game Programming
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-camp-gaming-2d-game-creation-in-unreal-engine-5/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250514T193307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195640Z
UID:5527-1752588000-1752595200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Esports - Marvel Rivals Random Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Esports and show off your skills at the Marvel Rivals Tournament from 2 to 4PM! This event is open to all club members. Pizza\, snacks and drinks will be available for sale. More information on our Discord
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/esports-marvel-rivals-random-tournament/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250206T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T164814Z
UID:5125-1754035200-1754067600@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Summer Term - Last day of classes.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/summer-term-last-day-of-classes-5/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T073246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T073246Z
UID:5242-1755867600-1755874800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC New Student Orientation - Mandatory
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magic-new-student-orientation-mandatory/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072449Z
UID:5226-1756108800-1756141200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Term: Classes begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/fall-term-classes-begin-4/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T142441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153009Z
UID:5757-1756296000-1756306800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MDC Esports - Valorant Team Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 27th \nTime: 12 PM -3 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: Valorant Team Tryouts \nEvent Description: It’s time for Tryouts! Interested in competing on the MDC Esports Valorant team? Additional information available on the sign up page. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nTo join our community\, join the Esports Discord Channel and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/esports-valorant-team-tryouts/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072636Z
UID:5230-1756713600-1756746000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday - Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/holiday-labor-day-8/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T143602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T152942Z
UID:5760-1756814400-1756828800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MDC Esports - Overwatch 2 Team Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 2nd\, 2025 \nTime: 12 PM -4 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: Overwatch 2 Team Tryouts \nEvent Description: It’s time for Tryouts! Interested in competing on the MDC Esports Valorant team? Additional information available on the sign up page. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nTo join our community\, join the Esports Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 – and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/esports-overwatch-2-team-tryouts/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250806T182017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T150154Z
UID:5711-1756893600-1756900800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:VR Projects TRY OUTS - Programmers\, Game Dev and Animators Needed
DESCRIPTION:EARN WHILE YOU LEARN\nThe MAGIC department and the STEM Legacy Grant are looking for talented programmers\, game developers and animators to work on a Virtual Reality Project during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. Students will be paired with disciplines to create virtual and agumented reality simulations for education. \nEarn Up to $1\,000 for each term\nGain Production Experience\nGrow in Your Field\nTry Out for a spot on this program by coming to MAGIC on September 3rd\, at 10am. Students will lbe selected for various projects and produce them through the 2025/2026 academic year. \nPast projects produced through this program include “Holo Math”\, “Lab Lockdown”\, “Digestion ED”\, “Everglades Ecosystem” and others. All these projects have been implemented in the classroom and assisted with student’s learning and outcomes. \nParticipation & Expectations – WHO QUALIFIES?\nSecond year students currently enrolled in the MAGIC academic programs. A positive attitute and strong communication skills\, minimun of 5 work hours per week\, participation in workshops\, minimum of 5 credits enrolled at the Wolfson Campus for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. \nGame Developers – Come ready to Code!\nAnimators – Show off your 3D modeling and asset creation Skills!\n\nMore info?\nContact Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 \n\n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/vr-projects-try-outs-programmers-game-dev-and-animators-needed/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T144025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153044Z
UID:5765-1757422800-1757430000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MDC Esports - Membership Drive!
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 9th \nTime: 1 PM-3 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: MDC Esports Membership Drive! \nEvent Description: Join MDC Esports today at a discounted $20 for the entire Fall semester! Everyone who signs up this day will be entered into a raffle for various prizes\, including Funko Pops and MDC Esports gear! There will also be Free Redbull for everyone who joins and snacks! \n\nTo join our community\, join Esports Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 – and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/mdc-esports-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173058Z
UID:5783-1757678400-1757692800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - National Video Games Day: Super Smash Bros. & Mario Kart Showdown!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of gaming\, fun\, and prizes as we celebrate National Video Games Day with back-to-back Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart tournaments!Compete for glory\, cheer on your friends\, and claim epic bragging rights. \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – RSVP HERE\n \nDate: Friday\, 09/12/25\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nLocation: Wolfson Campus\, Building 8 Room 8106 \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – make your donation below to secure your spot in the event and tournament. Bring your donation receipt to the event and you are all set! Find out below how your donation will benefit student’s scholarships for the MAGIC program.\n\nSnacks & Drinks:\nEnjoy video game–themed snacks and drinks\, available for a $1–$3 donation each. \nCostumes encouraged!\nDress as your favorite character\, snap pics with friends\, and tag @magic_mdc for a chance to win exclusive MAGIC swag. \nFanart contest!\nSubmit original art of your favorite video game character to Secretary Brenna at bverner@mdc.edu for a chance to be featured in our gallery and win a poster! \nPrizes! \n \nRSVP HERE\n\nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/national-video-games-day-super-smash-bros-mario-kart-showdown/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T144210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153117Z
UID:5767-1758027600-1758034800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MDC Esports - Twitch Caster Tryouts
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 16th \nTime: 1 PM-3 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: Twitch Caster Tryouts! \nEvent Description: Want to be a valued member of the MDC Esports team? Tryout to be our official Twitch Caster! If you have experience with Twitch\, OBS\, streaming\, etc\, we’re looking for someone like you to help us with our Match broadcasts every week! Reach out to jpuig@mdc.edu for more info and to sign up! \n\nTo join our community\, join the Esports Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 – and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/mdc-esports-twitch-caster-tryouts/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T073425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150511Z
UID:5244-1758110400-1758114000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Town Hall - September
DESCRIPTION:Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program\, or a MAGIC faculty or staff member will have the chance to voice their opinions\, concerns\, or suggestions to improve our academic program. \nThis special session will be moderated by Ms. Ana Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119 We hope to see you then.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/town-hall-september/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250828T163113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T165033Z
UID:5891-1758207600-1758211200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Changemaker Week at MAGIC - Virtual Visions: Stories that Spark Change
DESCRIPTION:The MAGIC Department is excited to be part of this year’s Changemaker Week (September 15–21). Our featured event\, Virtual Visions: Stories that Spark Change\, will showcase the immersive VR simulations developed by MAGIC students in collaboration with faculty across disciplines over the past two years. \n \nJoin us on September 18th\, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, and step into interactive experiences that merge storytelling\, science\, and technology. The projects include: \nLab Lockdown (Chemistry) – with Professor Davia Holness\nCreated by students at MAGIC and Dr. Davia Holness\, this chemistry focused escape room game challenges players to solve content driven puzzles to escape a locked laboratory. Tasks include using property-based clues to identify and correctly place missing elements on the periodic table. \nDigestion ED (Nutrition) – with Professor Olubisi Faoye\nDeveloped by students at MAGIC\, this immersive biology module lets learners explore the human digestive system in VR. Embedded quizzes reinforce learning throughout the experience\, making it a powerful tool for self-guided study. The simulation was developed under the guidance of Professor Olubisi Faoye. \nStellar Factor (Math Factors) – with Professor Manini Nguyen\nCreated by students at MAGIC and Professor Manini Nguyen\, the game trasnports you to alien worlds where by finding a series of objects and solving a series of Math Factors\, it will get you back home. \n\nMAGIC Lead Faculty: Prof. Silvia Sayas and Prof. Mel Tomeo \nMusic Supervisor: Dr. Susan Epstein – Garcia\, NWSA \nDepartment Chairperson: Mauricio Ferrazza \n\nThe event is posted on the Changemaker Hub and will also appear on the MDC Wolfson Calendar. Come see how MAGIC students are harnessing VR to inspire learning and spark change.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/changemaker-week-at-magic-virtual-visions-stories-that-spark-change/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T182344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T174520Z
UID:5785-1758888000-1758902400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - K-Pop Demon Hunters: Film Screening + Sing-Along Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE INVITED\nEnjoy the FULL MOVIE on the BIG SCREEN and SING-ALONG from 12:00–1:30 PM! \nSING KARAOKE\, SNAP PHOTOS\, and PLAY GAMES WITH US from 1:30–3:00 PM – You could win EXCLUSIVE K POP MERCH\nCan you handle the heat of the SPICY CHALLENGE  or find the prize in our ball pit? Search “IN THE BALLS!”\nAt 3 PM\, join us for the ultimate DANCE PARTY to the FULL SOUNDTRACK!\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 09/26/2025\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nLocation:  Wolfson Campus\, Building 8 – Room 8106 \nRSVP\n\n\nA $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!\nAll proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund\n\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\nMovie Screening\n 12:00 – 1:30 PM \nKaraoke\, Photo Ops\, & Games\n 1:30 – 3:00 PM \nDance Party\n 3:00 PM \n\nBRING CASH OR DONATE ONLINE\n\nTHEMATIC SNACKS\nFuel Your Fandom With: \n Huntrix Eye-Popping Popcorn \n Saja Boy Soda Pops \n Derpy & Sussie Cupcakes \n And More Thematic Treats! \n\nSODA POP SHOULDER SWAY CHALLENGE\n Record yourself swaying to the song “Soda Pop”\n Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC\n Enter for a chance to win an exclusive K Pop Demon Hunters prize + be part of our fan compilation! \n\nPHOTO OPS\n Snap a pic at our photo ops with our life-size cutouts of Huntrix and the Saja Boys!\n Post on Instagram and tag @MAGIC_MDC\n Enter for a chance to win one of them! \n\nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/k-pop-demon-hunters-film-screening-sing-along-dance-party/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T144401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153155Z
UID:5769-1759838400-1759849200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:MDC Esports - Mario Kart 8 Tournament at MDC Esports!
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 7th\, 2025 \nTime: 12 PM-3 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: Mario Kart 8 Tournament at MDC Esports! \nEvent Description: Test out your Mario Kart 8 skills at MDC Esports! Play 1v1s against other students and come out the winner! \n\nTo join our community\, join the Esports Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/mdc-esports-mario-kart-8-tournament-at-mdc-esports/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250716T132018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T132018Z
UID:5677-1759924800-1759932000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Z-Brush Workshop with MAXON's Ian Robinson
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/z-brush-workshop-with-maxons-ian-robinson/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250721T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T222423Z
UID:5684-1760457600-1760463000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:10 Years of MAGIC Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, MAGIC—the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex at Miami Dade College celebrates a decade of shaping the next generation of animators\, game developers\, and immersive storytellers. What began as a bold vision to position Miami as a creative tech hub has grown into a nationally recognized academic center\, graduating hundreds of students\, forging powerful industry partnerships\, and producing award-winning films\, games\, and VR experiences. From 65 students in 2015 to over 800 today\, MAGIC has become a launchpad for diverse talent and a catalyst for economic development in the digital arts. \n \n\nOur President\, Madeline Pumariega\n\n\nThe Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College\n \n\nOur Students\nFrom MAGIC student to Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios\, our inspiring alum\, Jean Paul Salman\, shares his journey of turning passion into profession. \nJean Paul has been a Systems Designer at Bethesda Game Studios in Austin\, TX  for the past two years. Before that\, he was a Level Designer at Artix Entertainment in Lutz\, Florida. A team player who seeks to complete development goals\, no matter the challenges ahead. Jean Paul is opened to gaining experience in the field of the Video Game Industry\, in hopes of not only becoming a good asset for a company but also developing skills and learning from the best in the industry. \n \n  \nAriana\, a former MDC MAGIC student\, shares how important it is to put yourself out there at career fairs. #BeMDC #miamitech #studentsuccess . Ariana now works at Xennial (VR/AR)\, beginning her new career right after she graduated from MAGIC. \n \n\nThank You to Our Partners and Supporters\nAs we celebrate 10 years of the MAGIC program at Miami Dade College\, we extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible community of supporters who have helped make this journey possible. \nTo the companies that have opened their doors to our students—through internships\, scholarships\, mentorship\, and employment—thank you for believing in the next generation of storytellers\, designers\, and innovators. \nTo the institutions and foundations that have awarded grants and funding—your investments have allowed us to build state-of-the-art facilities\, develop groundbreaking programs\, and empower our students to dream bigger and reach farther. \nTo our faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and collaborators—thank you for your dedication\, creativity\, and belief in what MAGIC could become. Your passion continues to shape our culture and inspire new possibilities. \nTogether\, we’ve created more than a program—we’ve built a creative ecosystem that transforms lives and connects education to real opportunity. Here’s to a decade of MAGIC\, and to the future we’re building together. \n\n \n  \nMauricio Ferrazza\, Department Chairperson \nMiami Animation and Gaming International Complex – MAGIC\nWolfson Campus\, Miami Dade College \n\nTo learn more about the MAGIC program\, visit our website www.magic.mdc.edu and contact us for more information: (305) 237-3560. \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magics-10-year-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:MDC Wolfson Campus Auditorium\, 300 NE 2nd Ave - Building 1\, Room 1261 \, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T183100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T200645Z
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SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - Inktober Sip & Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Inktober Sip & Sketch\nUnleash your creativity at our Inktober Drawing Party! Work through fun\, fast-paced drawing prompts with friends—a new challenge every round and prizes for the winners. No pressure\, just good vibes\, creative flow\, and plenty of laughs. \n \nDate: Friday\, October 17\, 2025\nTime: 12 PM – 2 PM\nLocation: Wolfson Campus\, Building 8\, Room 8106 \nA $5 donation serves as your entry fee – make your donation below to secure your spot in the event. Bring your donation receipt to the event and you are all set! Find out below how your donation will benefit student’s scholarships for the MAGIC program.\n\n \nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students\, this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Brenna Verner at (305) 237-3560 or bverner@mdc.edu
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/inktober-sip-sketch/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250806T185823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125445Z
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SUMMARY:Art of Tech Speaker Series - Guest Speaker Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Games
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC’s Art of Tech series empowers\, elevates and inspires innovation within the growing digital technologies industry. The speaker series brings together a wide spectrum of executive level professionals in the areas of Computer Animation\, Gaming\, Visual Effects\, Motion Graphics\, Virtual and Augmented Reality. \n \n  \nGuest Speaker – Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Game\nKyle Bunk is a Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Inc. where he creates visual content for player abilities\, as well as other elements such as grenade explosions\, muzzle flashes\, and water effects.\nBefore breaking into the industry he worked at a toilet paper factory full-time in his hometown near Scranton\, Pennsylvania. He first entered the industry as an animator for Gameloft\, then switched over to VFX at Firaxis Games on Marvel’s Midnight Suns. He has also worked on numerous indie projects\, including a dating sim where you date…..board games??\nHe currently resides in Boynton Beach while he works remotely into Bungie’s studio in Bellevue Washington. Though currently specializing in VFX\, he continues to draw and pursue other avenues for artistic growth outside of work.\nLecture: “My weird path into the games industry and why college is important”
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/art-of-tech-speaker-series-guest-speaker-kyle-bunk-senior-vfx-artist-at-bungie-games/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250826T144528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T153234Z
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SUMMARY:MDC Esports - MDC Esports Halloween Party!
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 28th\, 2025 \nTime: 1 PM-4 PM \nWhere: Wolfson Campus\, Buillding 1 – Room 1155 \nEvent Name: MDC Esports Halloween Party! \nEvent Description: This is a Members Only event to celebrate all of you! Dress up in Halloween costumes\, play some Mario Party games\, and enjoy free pizza and soda! \n\nTo join our community\, join the Esports Discord Channel – https://discord.gg/2ffEBuGXa4 – and follow us on Instagram or Twitter @esports_mdc!
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/mdc-esports-mdc-esports-halloween-party/
LOCATION:Esports Wolfson Campus – Building 1\, Room 1157\, 300 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T073627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150805Z
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SUMMARY:2025 MAGIC Halloween Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MAGIC’s Halloween Pizza Party and celebrate and interact with students\, faculty and staff. Enter to compete in our Halloween Costume & Art Contest. There will be music\, plenty of PIZZA (of course)\, drinks\, treats\, karaoke\, dancing and more. Learn how to “thriller dance” and join our flash mob at the event! \nHalloween Art Work & Costume Contests with Special Prizes\nART WORK CONTEST \nSubmission date for Art Work: Oct 24th\, 2025 \nART WORK CRITERIA \n\nHalloween Themed Art Work (PG 13)\nStill Image\nHD: 1920 X 1080\nResolution: 72-300 dpi\n\nSelection of winner: The Art Work winner will be selected by a vote from the MAGIC Staff on September 31st  and announced at the end of event. \nCOSTUME CONTEST \n\nCostume contest sign up (sign in sheet) upon arrival at event\n\nGRAND PRIZE: $100 GIFT CARD for BEST COSTUME \nSelection of winner: The Costume winner will be selected by the MAGIC Halloween committee and announced at the end of event.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/2025-magic-halloween-pizza-party/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072717Z
UID:5232-1762848000-1762880400@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday - Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/holiday-veterans-day-8/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20251111T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T032406Z
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SUMMARY:Story Workshop: Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos
DESCRIPTION:Stories That Stick: A Rapid Narrative Lab with Natasha Tsakos\nNovember 17\, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | MDC MAGIC\nHow do you craft a story that sticks? In this fast-paced\, hands-on storytelling lab\, multidisciplinary show maker Natasha Tsakos distills tips\, tricks\, and lessons from 25 years of theatrical adventures to guide first-year animation students through the art of simplicity\, clarity\, and surprise.\nThrough ideation sprints\, creative pruning\, and narrative sculpting\, you’ll probe tension\, conflict\, and resolution\, and learn how to distill a full cinematic arc into a punchy two-minute film. Expect brainstorming without borders\, bold and unusual choices\, and stories that hit the core!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Tsakos\nNatasha Tsakos is an award-winning showmaker at the nexus of theatrical adventure\, technology\, and impact\, now expanding her practice into space. A conceptual director\, performer\, and producer\, her work has spanned stages from TED and the Super Bowl with Cirque du Soleil to the G20 Summit\, Discovery Channel\, and Tribeca Film Festival. She frequently speaks at global platforms like the United Nations General Assembly and Google\, exploring how the convergence of arts and technology drives human transformation. \nWith experience at NASA\, MIT\, and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences\, Tsakos is developing Paraboles\, the first research-driven performance in microgravity and cultural prototype for space environments. Her mission: to create utterly original theatrical experiences on Earth and beyond. \n\nFor more information please contact us at (305) 237-3560
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/story-workshop-stories-that-stick-a-rapid-narrative-lab-with-natasha-tsakos/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072758Z
UID:5234-1764230400-1764349200@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/holiday-thanksgiving-8/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072844Z
UID:5236-1765526400-1765558800@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Term: Last day of classes and final exams.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/fall-term-last-day-of-classes-and-final-exams-5/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132658
CREATED:20250411T072915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T072915Z
UID:5238-1765785600-1765818000@magic.mdc.edu
SUMMARY:Final course grades available.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/final-course-grades-available-2/
LOCATION:Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex @ MDC\, 315 NE 2nd Ave - Building 8\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics
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