College of Communication College of Communication UT Austin College of Communication Communication Studies Department


Kimberly Schaefer
Seeking Ph.D., Interpersonal Communication
Expected graduation date: Spring, 2011
Email: kschaefer@mail.utexas.edu
Hometown: Leawood, KS
BA Degree: University of Richmond; Rhetoric & Communication Studies, History 2005
MA Degree: University of Texas at Austin; Interpersonal Communication 2007
Current research interests: Interpersonal communication, specifically self-presentation, computer-mediated, and intergenerational communication.
Outside hobbies & interests: Running, cooking, skiing, tennis, reading, watching sports (especially football - Go Packers!), and hanging out with family and friends.
What you think makes UT or Austin unique, cool, or "weird": Its college-town character and friendliness incorporated into the naturally beautiful landscape with amazing cultural diversity plus the Mexican food is great!