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Everything is Interrelated: Alexander von Humboldt and Our Nineteenth-Century German Connections United States President Thomas Jefferson once called Berlin-born Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) "the most important scientist whom I have met." Humboldt was the most internationally recognized scientist and explorer of his time. The University of Texas at Arlington Library Special Collections commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of Alexander von Humboldt, with an exhibit celebrating this remarkable man whose influence dominated United States' exploration and cartography for more than half a century between the time of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the American Civil War. Exhibit highlights include a rare manuscript copy of Humboldt's map of New Spain, nineteenth-century German hand atlases with thematic maps of the United States, Texas, and Mexico, and printed panoramic views depicting the valley of the Humboldt River in Nevada and the German settlement of New Braunfels in Texas. Through January 9, 2010. Special Collections is on the sixth floor of Central Library, 702 Planetarium Place, Arlington, Texas. Hours are Monday 9am to 7pm and Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 5pm. Directions: http://library.uta.edu/spco/spcoDirections.jsp For more information, contact Erin O'Malley at 817-272-2179 or omalley@uta.edu.

For the first time ever, the Native American Students Association is hosting an impressive expos'e of ethnographical influence on modern American society. Social values as well as science and technology advancements and solutions will be included in the show. Featured leaders and documents reflecting Native American influence on American government structures offer jolting insights and will be mixed amongst arts, crafts, literature, music and photography items. The President of the United States proclaimed Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 as Native American Heritage Day. The university is closed both Thursday and Friday Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving so please visit the Gallery on another day. November is National Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Students Association represents a people practicing "Thousands of Years of Sustainability." The group's Elder and off-campus adviser, Eugene Brown, 84, plans to play his handcrafted flutes on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Gallery.

The Electrical Engineering Department welcomes Professor Merhdad Ehsani, director of the Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program at Texas A&M. The number of vehicles in the world is expected to increase by five times by 2050. In this presentation, Dr. Ehsani discusses new technology trends leading to viable automobile and fuel technologies that are sustainable. He will also introduce an integrated approach to the automobile that focuses both on fuel production and vehicle power train technologies. Everyone welcome.

Meetings every Monday beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Student Congress Chambers in the Lower Level of the University Center. Come witness how we create "Super Programming here at UTA."

Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System.

A recital featuring the vocal students of UTA music professor Jing Ling Tam.

Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe's greatest wonders.

The Star-Telegram with the Katrine Deakins and Helen Littauer Trusts and UT Arlington present the country's most noted authors throughout the year in a series hosted by Jeff Guinn, New York Times best-selling author of the a 3- book series known as the "Santa Chronicles." Tonight's featured guest is Clive Cussler, author of "Corsair" and "Plague Ship." Host Guinn will engage Cussler in a live on-stage interview and a question and answer session with the audience. Also, attendees will have an opportunity to personally meet Clive Cussler and have their books autographed.

A movie will be shown. Following the movie a discussion regarding the movie along with its connection with academic integrity/ethics.