If anybody knows how to get involved on campus, it’s this Campus Cutie. Matt Grover has a passion for helping young kids and a knack for hearing bold pick-up lines. He has even made it to the Sweet 16 for Greek Week Royalty! Read on to find out more about this cutie.
Name: Matt Grover
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisc.
Major: Communication
Relationship status: In a relationship
Favorite quote: “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.”
Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
Campus involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Greek Allies, Dance Marathon Steering Committee, Mizzou Amnesty International, Coal Free Mizzou, Alternative Spring Break and Queer Monologues cast member
Favorite pick-up line: “I personally don’t use them, but someone tried this gem out on me: ‘You’re hot. Do you come here often?’”
Favorite place in Columbia: MKT Trail
Hidden talent: “I know how to tap dance.”
Favorite Mizzou memory so far: “Singing ‘Home’s M-I-Z Z-O-U’ on the stage in Jesse Auditorium the last night of Summer Welcome with SWonce!”
Perfect date: “Cooking dinner together.”
Favorite study spot: The booths in the Student Center
On my bucket list: “I’ve always wanted to travel to Egypt and see the pyramids.”
Dream job: “Running my own nonprofit organization that works with LGBTQ youth in rural areas. In addition to educating people on issues facing this community, I want to be able to provide a resource for those who wouldn’t have access to a safe space otherwise.”