The longest word he can spell:

Organometallic. O-R-G-A-N-O-M-E-T-A-L-L-I-C.

Of course we all know who Gregory Geoffroy is.

But does any student really know him?

Do you know our president has always wanted to visit Alaska or that he loves pizza?

Do you know he has a fear of heights?

Geoffroy sat down and answered questions that gave a look into the personal side of the “big man” on campus.

Can you cook? If so, what is your specialty?

Yes. Steaks on the grill.

How did you meet Mrs. Geoffroy?

At a fraternity rush party.

How long have you been together?

We’ve been together for 36 years, married 33 years.

What do you wear when you’re not wearing suits?

Khakis and a pullover.

What kind of toothpaste do you use?

Crest.

What kind of shampoo do you use?

Head & Shoulders.

How long do you spend on your hair everyday?

One minute.

Do you feel pressure to look good?

I feel pressure to look presidential.

Who was your first crush?

Someone I can’t even remember from the sixth grade.

Quickly describe the best day of your life:

When I got picked for this job.

What came first, the chicken or the egg?

The egg.

What would be the one item you’d want if you were stuck on a deserted island?

A big bottle of water.

In two sentences or less, describe an average day for President Geoffroy:

Lots of meetings.

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

I wanted to be a chemist. It turns out that’s what I ended up being.

Who’s the most important person in your life?

My wife, Kathy.

What’s your biggest fear?

I have a fear of heights.

What was the last video game you played?

Minesweeper.

How many languages do you speak?

One.

Would you want the power of flight or x-ray vision?

Flight. X-ray vision could be very dangerous.

What’s better: “Star Wars” or “Star Trek”?

“Star Trek.”

What’s the best book you’ve ever read?

The Tolkien trilogy, “[The Lord of the Rings].”

What’s the worst kind of weather we have in Iowa?

Thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Describe your most memorable moment when you were a college student.

When I met my wife.

What do you miss most about Maryland?

All the great restaurants.

If a sandwich shop wanted to name a sandwich after you, what would its ingredients be?

Just tuna salad.

One word that sums up Gregory Geoffroy:

Optimistic.

– Keith DuCharme