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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Arts
11:17 am
Fri March 15, 2013

Author John Paul Marosy on Take Charge of Your Life

Host Eleanor Bobrow talks with John Paul Marosy, Executive Director of Everyday Life, and the author of Elder-Care, A Six-Step Guide to Balancing Work and Family. He gives us information about the resources we have available to us within the community should we find ourselves taking care of a loving parent or grandparent.

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Business
3:35 pm
Thu March 14, 2013

Multi-State Tax Returns on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r) discusses multi-state returns, part-year tax filers and local tax returns as well as taking listeners income tax questions.

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Arts
4:09 pm
Tue March 12, 2013

PYT's "The Hobbit" on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Hosts George Miller and Kate Scuffle chat with Jill Dunn, artistic director at Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, and Alex Zolgelsand and Sophie Kitch-Peck, actors from "The Hobbit", now showing at the Ice House in Bethlehem. Also joining our hosts, will be artistic director Josh Neth and actor Samantha Beedle of Allentown Public Theatre, talking about their newest production "Parallel Lives."

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Business
6:39 pm
Fri March 8, 2013

Employer Benefits on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r) and guest, Rod Young, CPA, CFP(r) discuss the impact of employer benefits on your income taxes and financial future. (Original air date March 6, 2013,)

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Business
6:08 pm
Fri March 8, 2013

Pam Varkony Hosts Lehigh Valley Discourse Honoring Women's History Month

Kicking off Women's History Month, host Pamela Varkony will interview two of the Lehigh Valley's trailblazers, Diane Wittry, composer, author, entrepreneur, and the first woman conductor of the Allentown Symphony, as well as Dr. Stephanie Olexa, scientist, philanthropist, and the only woman to serve as president of the Lehigh Valley Angel Investors. Join Pamela and her guests for this live conversation. (Original air date March 7, 2013.)

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Arts
12:14 pm
Tue March 5, 2013

Perception of Women on Take Charge of Your Life

In this week’s program host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Stacey Zaremba, Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies at Moravian College, and Randi Blauth, President of the Bethlehem branch of the American Association of University Women. The three discuss the perception of women in today’s media. (Original air date March 4, 2013).

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Arts
11:02 am
Tue March 5, 2013

Russian Ministries Twinning Project Focus of Lehigh Valley Discourse

John Pearce talks with Andrey Beskorovainiy and Allen Smith, both of whom are involved in a Russian Ministries "twinning" project, which has been developed to overcome cold war and denominational stereotypes between Russia and the U.S.

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Arts
11:00 am
Mon March 4, 2013

Islam the Focus of Lehigh Valley Discourse

This week’s topic is Judaism and Islam in the United States. Co-hosts John Pearce and Ray Schwab will interview Dr. Sharon Albert of Muhlenberg College. She teaches religion studies and lectures on Islam.  Listeners will have an opportunity to call-in during the program with their questions. (Original air date February 28, 2013).

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WDIY Sponsored Events
10:22 am
Mon March 4, 2013

Join WDIY on Trip to Ireland

WDIY is offering a special trip to Ireland, hosted by Celtic Faire host Rick Weaver, November 13-20, 2013.  Stops on the trip include Dublin, Guiness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cliffs of Moher and Ashford Castle, with plenty of free time to add a few pub visits between stops.

For detailed information, or to reserve your space, please call Rebecca at 610-694-8100 x 7, or email rwalz@wdiy.org.  

Rates*

Double: $2,999

Single: $2,999

Triple: $2,669

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Music
12:34 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Schadt String Finalists Perform on WDIY Classics

Host Waldemar Vinovskis talks with Sang Lee and Ben Capps, both finalists in the 17th Annual Schadt String Competition for Cello, happening March 1-3 at Miller Symphony Hall. Each cellist also performs live in the studio during the interview.

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