🌱 How a $21M expansion could reshape Auburn’s high-tech job market

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $21M expansion could reshape Auburn’s high-tech job market
• See how Kreher’s new education building turns the forest into a classroom
• How Auburn’s new 7T MRI could reshape our understanding of sleep

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
• Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Korean manufacturer DUCK IL Industries announces $21M investment in Auburn (opelikaobserver.com) — A major Korean auto electronics supplier is investing $21 million to expand its Auburn Technology Park West facility, bringing more than 20 new high-tech manufacturing jobs to the city. Local and state leaders say DUCK IL USA’s clean-room operation will boost Auburn’s tax base, workforce opportunities, and partnerships with Auburn University and Southern Union, with job postings coming soon at WorkInAuburn.com.
   

2. Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Environmental Education Building by Leers Weinzapfel Associates (globaldesignnews.com) — Auburn residents have a new point of pride at Kreher Preserve, where an award‑winning Environmental Education Building now anchors the 120‑acre nature center. Designed with local timber, passive cooling, and biophilic details, the Auburn University‑backed project doubles as a teaching tool about sustainable forestry and climate‑friendly construction for children and visitors alike.
   

3. ISMRM: 7T MR spectroscopy uncovers sleep-neurotransmitter dynamics (auntminnie.com) — Researchers at Auburn University’s Neuroimaging Center are using a powerful new 7T MRI scanner to link brain glutamate levels with sleep quality, potentially informing future treatments for sleep-related conditions. Their yearlong, wearable-tracked study connects higher glutamate with lighter, less restorative sleep and is part of a larger Auburn-led effort to understand how daily habits shape long-term brain health.
   

4. Auburn student to bike across America this summer (wrbl.com) — An Auburn University nursing student is gearing up to bike from Seattle to Washington, D.C., raising money and awareness for people with disabilities through the Journey of Hope. Joined by a fellow Pi Kappa Phi brother from Auburn, he’s representing the Loveliest Village on the Plains while inviting community support for the Ability Experience team.
   

5. Stagnant offense plagues No. 4 Auburn in midweek loss to No. 24… (1819news.com) — Auburn baseball’s bats went cold Tuesday as the No. 4 Tigers fell 4–1 at Jacksonville State, stranding key runners all night. Despite strong relief pitching, Auburn couldn’t avoid a season sweep, but now returns home to Plainsman Park for a three‑game regular‑season finale against Georgia starting Thursday evening.
   

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📸 Around Auburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Auburn

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Thursday May 14

• "The Mousetrap" AACT
  Auburn Parks and Recreation, 425 Perry St, Auburn
• Live and Local Concert
  Auburn Parks and Recreation, 425 Perry St, Auburn
• Stress Management Series: Relaxation and Rest for Caregivers
  Auburn Public Library
  10:00 am
• Drop-In Tours →
  The Jule Museum at Auburn University, 901 S College Street, Auburn
  5:00 pm
• AJHS Choir Spring Show
  Auburn High School Auburn, AL 36830
  6:30 pm
• Live and Local Concert
  Kiesel Park
  11:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Drop-In Tours →
  The Jule Museum at Auburn University, 901 S College Street, Auburn
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• USTA Auburn Adult NTRP Tournament - Level 5
  Yarbrough Tennis Center

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📣 Auburn Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Noon Tunes: Muse →
  Opelika, AL Calendar Opelika, AL 36803
  12:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
  Opelika, AL Calendar, 300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Opelika
  4:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Bulldog Breakfast
  Morris Avenue Intermediate School Opelika, AL 36801
  6:45 am

Tuesday May 19

• OCS Retirement Tea
  Opelika City Opelika, AL 36801
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Marvin, a dog who went missing in Auburn, AL, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 12 minutes. Message from Owner: "Marvin is a… (Nextdoor Glen Haven/Arnell)
• Hi, I’m a student in Auburn.
  I have a small business - we clean windows, gutters, pressure wash, and soft wash as-well. We’d love to help you fight the pollen! If you are in the… (Nextdoor Auburn)

• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor (Catering or Food Service) - Auburn University, Auburn in Auburn. Apply here.
• Kathy Powell - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Future Opening: Customer Service Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Auburn here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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