Anne Richard began her journey to Student Media associate director in October of 1997 when she was hired in Student Publications as an account executive. After graduating from OU, she spent seven years at The Oklahoman. In March 2007, the decision was easy: Leave the corporate world and head back to Copeland Hall and a updated version of the advertising office where she spent much of her time her last two years of college.

The telephones were the same, but a lot of other things were different. The computers and the software used to produce a paper Monday – Friday has changed, but the students' excitement over a big sale and the competitive spirit among them is much the same as it was many years ago. That's what keeps Anne coming back for more.


 Name: Anne Richard
 Title: Associate Director, Advisor to Sales & Marketing Students
 e-mail: arichard@ou.edu
 Started in department: 1997 (as a student) 2007 (as pro staff)
 Favorite thing about working in Student Media: The students! There is never a dull moment (unless  students are on break), and no two days are the same.
 Least favorite thing about working in Student Media: Not having the money to give them all the  latest and greatest technology they want.
 What you most want students to know: I'm here to help, but you have to ask.
 Source of inspiration: my kids
 Source of fuel: Chai-tea lattes
 What you're most proud of: The growth and development that happens while students are here
 You wouldn't be caught dead: Running with scissors.
 Dream job: I already have it.
 Two (non-[m]) things you're very good at: gardening and hanging out with my family
 Two (non-[m]) things you're very bad at: Who wants to admit s/he is bad at anything?
 Your sartorial style: Classic (or at least, I'd like to think so)
 Social media, love it or hate it: Strangely addicted to Facebook and not sold on Twitter.
 What you like about life in Norman: It's big enough that there is plenty to do, but small enough to  know your neighbors.
 Best advice you ever received: “Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe.” (Thanks, Dad!)