Mr. UT, Jacob Weaver

Expect three things when you have weekly lunches with Jacob Weaver. 1) Every week, he will introduce you to at least five new people 2) When asked if he wants anything from Starbucks, he will answer ‘Grande iced coffee, and ask them to add chocolate’ 3) He will probably have to leave early for an interview about working for a presidential campaign. So thus is Jacob’s life; He shakes hands and he’s kind and most of all, he remembers you. He’s a very good two-stepper, but will leave the dance floor to make sure you have a safe ride home, and he’s gone viral on YouTube for staring at unsuspecting strangers around campus, a video that has been viewed by 189,000 people. All these numbers add up to one thing; Jacob Weaver is one well-liked guy. I asked him what was one word he’d like people to use to describe him, and he rightly answers “Sociable,” but then he charmingly adds a self deprecating quip, and I get a hit of the humility that makes Jacob so likable. “But my girlfriend calls me awkward.” 

Year: Junior 

Major: Business

Relationship Status: Taken 

Her Campus Texas: What organizations are you a part of?

Jacob Weaver: Currently I serve in the Students ministry at Austin Stone, I’m a college leader for a small group of 6th grade guys. I’m also in BYX, which is a Christian fraternity here at UT. I’m a senior this year, but my freshman, sophomore and junior years of college I was involved in Ignite Texas, which is a camp for incoming freshman and transfer students designed to connect them with community at UT. It’s a great organization and I’ve been privileged to serve as a counselor, co-chair and Development Executive. 

HCTX: What has been the most rewarding thing you’ve done at UT?

JW: Leading a small group at Ignite. The guys I led are still really close to me and it’s been awesome watching them lead others.

HCTX: What’s your favorite spot on campus?

JW: I really like hanging out in the fireplace spots in the SAC, especially in the winter.

HCTX: What TV character do you most relate to? 

JW: Corey from Boy Meets World. I like to help people, but sometimes I  just make a fool of myself.

HCTX: Tell me a little about that video of you creepily looking at people. You know the one I’m talking about.

JW: So it was a pledge video for BYX. We had a talent show and wanted to create a video that would make the actives laugh. My friend Pierce filmed it and we finished it in about an hour and a half. He edited it in about two days and once it was uploaded it went kind of viral. The actives loved it.

HCTX: Do you have any quotes that you live by?

JW: “God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called”

HCTX: What are you plans for after college?

JW: Hopefully change the world. I’ll let you know when I know.