WILLIAM CHARLES ARLINGHAUS ('BILL')

CURRICULUM VITAE
  • Link to full CV
  • CV Summary
    • Academic
      • Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics (Algebraic Graph Theory:  Automorphism Groups of Graphs)
      • Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
      • Over 50 published books and articles, US and abroad.
      • Taught all levels of undergraduate university mathematics and computer science.
      • Extensive administrative experience, including service as department chair and as creator of new schedule for an entire university (LTU) switching from quarters to semesters.
      • Family
        • Father, Franics A. Arlinghaus, Ph.D., History
        • Mother, Blanche Stolinski Arlinghaus, M.A., History
        • Married to Sandra Lach Arlinghaus, Ph.D., Theoretical Geography.
        • Son, William Edward Arlinghaus, A.B. Theoretical Linguistics.
        • Grandson, David Edward Voorhees Arlinghaus.
    • Hobbies
      • Duplicate bridge
        • Over 10,000 Master Points:  Platinum Life Master
        • Administration:
          • Over 40 years of service to the Michigan Bridge Association, including service 5 times each as Unit Tournament Chair, President, and Chairman of the Board.
          • Past President, District 12.
          • Service to the ACBL National Board of Directors, from District 12, 2005-2013.  
            • Link to Biographical Sketch
            • Link to comprehensive website showing detail of administrative service, spreadsheets used to develop technical materials, and many other materials.
          • Co-chair, with Sandy and Ron Horwitz, North American Bridge Championships, 2008
          • Local arrangements co-chair with Sandy, United States Bridge Federation, Women's and Seniors' Team Trials, 2011.
      • NTN Buzztime trivia:
        • Handle is 'WCA'
        • Holds over 6 million Players Plus Points
        • Family:  Often plays with wife (handle 'Binker') and sometimes with son (handle 'MrBill') and grandson (handle 'Person').

CURRENT ACTIVITIES

  • Continuing publication of mathematical articles.
  • Math Club, Advisor and Lecturer, University of Detroit Jesuit High School, 2013 to present.
  • President, Huron Chase Condominium Association, 1996 to present.
  • Member and Past President of Pastoral Council, St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ann Arbor MI.  1983 to present.
  • United States Bridge Federation, service to committees, 2014 to present.
    • International Team Trials Technical Committee (ITTTC)
    • Other:  TBA