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Participants showcased vibrant hand-drawn maps, colorful creations, and innovative digital designs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event celebrated creativity and community, with students and faculty appreciating the art and science of cartography. A fascinating collection of real-world and fantasy maps from former cartographers added to the excitement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to the winners: Michelle Hess (undergraduate map), Emma Harris (coloring contest), and graduate students Thea Brenner and Lulu Liu (coloring contest). 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