Studying and teaching is both my passion and profession. However, I also have other hobbies and interests as well. You can find more about me here.
Community
Until moving from Morgantown, I was actively involved in my community through my gym, CrossFit Morgantown. With CFM I have participated in Morgantown’s 2020 Polar Plunge, raised money for Barbells for Boobs, and I was a team leader in our 2020 and 2021 CrossFit Open intramural style competitions. Until my resent move if I wasn’t in class or my office, chances are you could have found me sweating it out at CFM. I make it a yearly goal to return for the annual Giosi WOD in honor of my friend Jeff. I miss him every day.
Strongman, Sumo, and Highland Games
As of 2019 I am technically an amateur strongman, sumo, and highland games athlete. I have won 3rd place in a regional strongman competition and 2nd place in a local sumo tournament. I am also a founding member of the Appalachian Sumo Club.
Kira Jane
My lovely Russian Blue cat Kira Jane, affectionately called Keewah or Kiki, can often be found staring out my office window.
Riesling
Riesling, or Baby Wee, is more likely to be on camera with me. Either sitting in my lap or on the back of the office chair.
Sundae
The newest edition to our family. Unlike the cute names for our other cats I tend to call her Lil Garbage Truck because she is very stinky.
Charity
In 2020 and 2021 I participated in fundraising for Barbells for Boobs, a breast cancer charity focused on testing and resources after diagnosis (RAD). Through the amazing support of my community in 2020 I was able to raise over ten thousand dollars, which put me fourth in the world for individual fundraising. In 2021 I was able to raise over three thousand dollars as well!
Noah Trudeau 