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. 

Pages

Business
1:29 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

401 Plans on Your Financial Choices

Laurie A. Siebert, CPA,CFP(r), AEP(r) discusses 401 plans and new disclosures employer's need to provide to participants.

WDIY Sponsored Events
3:43 pm
Fri August 31, 2012

WDIY Member Tree Grove to be Planted on Saturday, October 6

We'll be planting trees again this fall.  And we’d like you to join us on Saturday October 6, at 9am at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. We’ll be planting 520 seedlings along the Lehigh River and D&L trail, just south of the Gap.

We've partnered with PPL, Lehigh County Parks, and Pennsylvania DCNR's TreeVitalize program on the project. 

Read more
Science
2:07 pm
Wed August 29, 2012

Proposed Allentown Waste Incinerator Focus of Living Green in the Lehigh Valley

This week's program, guest- hosted by Bill Dautremont-Smith, features guest Rich Fegley. The two discuss the environmental issues and concerns related to the planned Allentown waste incinerator.

Arts
3:12 pm
Tue August 28, 2012

Blast Furnace Blues Festival on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Hosts Jack Adams welcomes Patrick Brogan of ArtsQuest, and musician Craig Thatcher to the program to discuss The Blast Furnace Blues Festival, happening September 14-16 at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem.

Science
11:31 am
Tue August 28, 2012

Dr. Thrygve Meeker on Lehigh Valley Discourse

Host John Pearce interviews scientist and Allentown resident Thrygve R. Meeker, PhD.  Dr. Meeker has led a fascinating life, from Pennsylvania farm boy through two degrees in physical chemistry to supervisor at AT&T Bell Laboratories.  He will share his many life adventures.

Living Green in the Lehigh Valley
10:05 am
Tue August 28, 2012

Know Your Watershed Days on Living Green in the Lehigh Valley

This program, hosted by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson, features Erin Frederick talking about Know Your Watershed Days.  The weekend-long event, happening September 14-16, was developed to educate residents about the watersheds they live in, and what they can do to help protect their natural resources.

Arts
4:20 pm
Fri August 17, 2012

Lehigh University's Andrew Chupa on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

As the summer and the arts festival season draws to an end, Lehigh Valley Arts Salon hosts George Miller and Kate Scuffle talk with Lehigh University’s Andrew Chupa, who has just returned from a summer studying with the Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin as well as attending the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  They talk about what’s new on the world stage, as well as a sneak preview of Lehigh’s upcoming theatre season, where Andrew will be both acting and directing.

Business
2:33 pm
Fri August 17, 2012

Tax Planning and Tax Reporting on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP, AEP, as she discusses various aspects of tax planning and tax estimates, including multi-state tax reporting.

Politics
9:40 am
Thu August 16, 2012

Leaders of Public Media Meet with Congressman Charlie Dent

Leaders of Public Media serving Representative Charlie Dent's district, together with local champions, met with the Congressman to discuss the community services they provide, and the future of federal funding that enables these services.

Left to right on the photo: Jamie Musselman, Charles Marcon, Rep. Charlie Dent, Kathleen Pavelko (WITF), Roger LaMay (WXPN), Bill Marrazzo (WHYY), Tim Fallon (WLVT), Bill Dautremont-Smith (WDIY).

Read more

Pages