Rebecca Walz

Director of Development & Public Relations

Rebecca has been Director of Development and Public Relations since April, 2010. She came to the station with over ten years of experience in broadcasting, including several years with PBS. She holds a BA in Communications from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, and an MA in Broadcast Management from Michigan State University.

"I am very pleased to be a part of WDIY. I feel honored to represent the organization as we continue to bring music, news and cultural diversity to the Lehigh Valley . I strongly believe in community public broadcasting's mission, and I'm excited to share that enthusiasm with our listeners, volunteers and community."

Rebecca resides in Bethlehem.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, biking, rock climbing and a cold IPA on a warm summer night. 

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Science
11:49 am
Tue April 16, 2013

Dr. Veronique Valliere on Take Charge of Your Life

In this week’s program host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Dr. Veronique Valliere, Psy. D., about what we as parents, need to do in order to protect our children, and our selves, from abusive relationships.

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Arts
11:33 am
Tue April 16, 2013

RiverJazz Festival on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Host Silagh White talks with Patrick Brogan from ArtsQuest about the upcoming RiverJazz Festival, happening throughout the month of May at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The festival, featuring everything from bebop and swing to cool jazz and free improvisation, showcases national touring acts and some of the best jazz performers from the Lehigh Valley. 

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Arts
11:30 am
Tue April 16, 2013

Author Dr. Bruce Whitehouse on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Host Bill Dautremont-Smith talks with Dr. Bruce Whitehouse, who teaches Anthropology and Global Studies at Lehigh University, about his recent book “Migrants and Strangers in an African City”, listed as among the best overlooked books of 2012, and his blog “Bridges from Bamako” providing insightful analysis of the current situation in Mali. 

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Business
9:38 am
Fri April 12, 2013

"Green Divorce" on Your Financial Choices

Join host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA,CFP(r), AEP(r) and her guests, attorneys Nancy Wallitsch and  Abele Iacobelli as they discuss a "green divorce;” conserving your energy and financial resources including property distribution and child support. (Original air date April 10, 2013.)

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Politics
5:35 pm
Thu April 11, 2013

Democratic Candidates for Northampton County Executive On This Week's Lehigh Valley Discourse

(Lehigh Valley, PA)  WDIY’s weekly public affairs program Lehigh Valley Discourse will feature the candidates for Northampton County Executive on Thursday’s program, 6-7pm.

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Music
1:21 pm
Wed April 10, 2013

WDIY Joins Public Radio Music Month Celebration

WDIY announced today that it will participate in the second annual Public Radio Music Month, a month long initiative in April celebrating public radio stations’ invaluable role in America’s music culture.

Public Radio Music Month is a nationwide initiative that connects local public radio station, artists and audiences in communities across the United States. Stations and their partners are featuring exclusive interviews, performances, and more throughout the month.

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Arts
11:49 am
Tue April 9, 2013

Chinese Harmony Pavilion on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

The dedication of the Lehigh-Bethlehem Chinese Harmony Pavilion at the South Side Greenway on April 20th will be the topic of discussion with Norman Girardot, Marcus Brandt and Dongning Wang of Lehigh University.  The Pavilion was designed and built by an interdisciplinary team of Lehigh students over a nine month period.  Hosted by George Miller and Kate Scuffle. (Original air date April 8, 2013.)

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Politics
11:27 am
Tue April 9, 2013

Author Dr. Peter Langman on Take Charge of Your Life

In this week’s program host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Dr. Peter Langman, author of Why Kids Kill, Inside the Minds of School Shooters, about how to identify early signs of possible violence and preventive measures parents and educators can take to protect our communities. (Original air date April 8, 2013.)

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Politics
2:00 pm
Fri April 5, 2013

Gun Control on Lehigh Valley Discourse

Tonight's topic is gun control. Co-hosts Gloria McVeigh and John Pearce have invited guests Brian Monaghan and John Vivian to weigh in on this important issue.  They hold differing views.  Listeners will be able to call in with comments and questions. (Original air date April 4, 2013.)

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