From JMU to the Funny Papers: With Syndicated Barney Google and Snuffy Smith cartoonist John Rose (’86)
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The iconic Barney Google and Snuffy Smith comic strip celebrates its 100th birthday this year. In celebration, the Special Collections Speaker Series welcomes JMU alum and award-winning cartoonist John Rose (’86). Rose became the strip’s full-time cartoonist in 2001 after working alongside cartooning legend Fred Lasswell as an inking assistant. Rose will discuss the history of the comic strip and share his experiences as a local cartoonist.
Refreshments available.
Free parking available at Mason Street Deck (levels 3-5).
- Date:
- Thursday, March 14, 2019
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Carrier 301
- Campus:
- Campus
- Audience:
- Public
- Categories:
- Special Collections Speaker Series
Event Organizer
Kristen Shuyler