Category Archives: CCS Alumni

ICAF in Review Redux: The Comics and Pedagogy Roundtable

Posted on October 25, 2011 by inky

The first day of the International Comic Arts Forum conference, September 29th, featured a roundtable discussion on the various challenges and considerations facing an educator when trying to introduce comics into the classroom. The afternoon panel was moderated by Associate … Continue reading →

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Beth Hetland: Criminally Good Chicago Cartoonist

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

Beth Hetland moved to Vermont back in 2009 like an oncoming storm. Her enthusiasm, love of comics and strong work ethic made her not only a joy to be around but a cartoonist worthy of respect. Upon her graduation in … Continue reading →

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Nursery Rhyme Comics Time

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

This week, First Second released the Nursery Rhyme Comics book featuring 50 artists telling 50 tales of mirth, merriment and COMICS. Editor Chris Duffy put this magical book together and we are sure it is one for ages. Nursery Rhyme … Continue reading →

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SPX 2011 Debuts

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

This weekend, the streets of White River Junction may look a lot like a ghost town with the flood waters of Hurricane Irene canceling our local train festival Glory Days. But a lot of students are traveling SOUTH, way south … Continue reading →

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Ignatz Nominations 2011

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

The Center for Cartoon Studies is happy to announce that three of our auspicious alumni have been nominated for Ignatz Awards!  We have a long and proud history of Ignatz nominations for our faculty and students such as Alec Longstreth, … Continue reading →

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Nomi Kane Makes Her Mark

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Robyn Chapman

Nomi Kane is a member of CCS’ most recent graduating class, the class of 2011. It is a very close knit and ambitious class, and it made history as the first CCS class to have each graduate pass their thesis … Continue reading →

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Sam Carbaugh: Helping the world panel by panel

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

Sam Carbaugh of CCS class 2009 is unique in his quiet quality. Around our town of White River Junction Sam is known as the guy that owns that cute mop of a dog, Chewie, but don’t let his his easy-going … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Class of 2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

Please clap where erst you might be for the fifth graduating class of the Center for Cartoon Studies! This past weekend the Class of 2011 marched right up on stage and boogied the day away. Left to right, Top Row: … Continue reading →

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Senior Thesis Showcase!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

Intrepid cartoonist reporter and 2011 soon-to-be-graduate, Josh Kramer, set a new site in motion called the CCS Senior Showcase. This site has already started posting pictures of the gallery hanging process and each student of the graduation class of 2011 … Continue reading →

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MoCCA Comic Debuts!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jen Vaughn

The Schulz Graphic Novel Library is proud to announce the mini-comic and comic book MoCCA debuts of students, alumni and faculty of the Center for Cartoon Studies. Look for these amazing comics and more along the back wall of MoCCA … Continue reading →

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