ASU MIXiversary
Event description
- Academic events
- Arts and entertainment
- Free
- Open to the public
Celebrate the third annual ASU MIXiversary at the ASU MIX Center!
Dive into an unforgettable open house experience packed with cutting-edge tech, immersive hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Whether you're here to explore, create, or just be amazed, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind celebration of innovation and creativity.
Take part in our MIXiversary Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win two full event passes to Game On Expo! Don’t miss it!
Some of the featured activities will be:
Floor 1
Mario Mega Mode!
Outdoor screen
About: Play Super Mario All-Stars on a 72-foot screen using a massive 6-foot controller! Team up with friends to tackle classic levels in this epic, oversized retro gaming experience. Powered by Endless Games and Learning Lab.
Mesa Synth Live Demonstrations
105 - Enhanced Immersion Studio (EIS)
About: Ever wondered how your favorite retro hits, sci-fi soundtracks, or today's biggest pop songs get their iconic sounds? Synthesizers are the magical machines behind the music - turning electricity into melodies, beats, and wild sound effects. Whether you're a total beginner or just curious, come twist some knobs, push some buttons, and move the sound around the room! Bring your ears and your curiosity.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eat the elephant
Cory
OCTAVEPLEX
Spot20
Eat the elephant
Cory
OCTAVEPLEX
Spot20
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reactivate
Electrisad
Weston Smith
Kawaii Robot Shark
Constellations - Presented by Megha Sachdeva
123 - Sound Stage 3 - Virtual Production Volume
About: Constellations is an interactive digital art piece that transforms The Volume into living cosmos, where light and motion evoke the wonder of the night sky. Inspired by stellar formation and astronomical data, the project creates an immersive, ever-evolving universe that allows viewers to experience the stars in a new, interactive way.
UpCycled Oddities - DIY Puppets with Recycled Materials
112 - Fabrication Lab
About: Build your own upcycled puppet, creature, or critter in the fablab using recycled materials!
Fuel Y'all Coffee
Backlot
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
About: Visit the back patio for some Fuel Y'all Coffee to enjoy high-quality, affordable craft coffee, sourced from a local Phoenix roaster. They also offer a variety of teas and refreshing fizzers.
... and many more interactive activities from community partners, students and faculty!
Floor 2
Dreamscape Learn: Aqueous Solutions
206 - Dreamscape Learn Classroom Pod
About: Check out the future of Immersive Education by entering new worlds through a seated immersive VR experience.
The Spark of Creation - Immersive VR
208 - Dreamscape Learn Free-Roam Pod
About: An Immersive VR free roam experience that engage your senses. Immerse yourself in an elemental adventure like no other- solve intricate puzzles, unlock ancient secrets, and harness the forces of nature to shape your destiny. This is more than a game: it's a journey that challenges your mind and your team's energy.
Immersive Sound Experience at Sonora Audio Lab
239 - Recording Suite
About: Immerse yourself in rich audio with sound demos in our state-of-the-art recording suite, with cutting-edge Dolby Atmos system.
Floor 3
Color Grading with Professor Janaki Cedanna
311 - Color Grading and Finishing Suite
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
About: Learn about color-grading, the final step in making a film, from basic color correction to adding color for emotional enhancement. Presented by Janaki Cedanna.
NCT Improv Show
324 - Flex Studio
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
About: See hilarious, spontaneous and interactive comedy with the Neighborhood Comedy Theatre's improv team!
Photo credit: Matthew Millman
Event contact
mixevents@asu.edu
Date
Saturday, March 29, 2025
MIXiversary runs from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29.
Time
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (MST)
Cost