Muhlenberg College’s WMUH-FM to host 9/11 radio program

News Image Host of WMUH-FM’s “Kol Haemek…The Voice of the Valley” radio program Cantor Kevin D. Wartell will host a special show on Friday in commemoration of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

 Thursday, September 10, 2015 08:36 AM

The “9/11 in the Lehigh Valley” show, from 8-9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, will feature prominent faith and community leaders in the Lehigh Valley, of many cultures, who will be in the studio to discuss how to make the world a kinder and gentler place to live.

The commemorative program falls on the host’s birthday, and this year marks the 26th anniversary of his show. The special program is dedicated to the memory of Alan Merdinger, a member of Allentown’s Jewish Community, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks.

The program will feature representatives and input from The Hindu Community, Institute for Jewish Christian Understanding at Muhlenberg College, Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, The Buddhist Community, Muhlenberg College Hillel, First Presbyterian Church, Chabad of the Lehigh Valley, Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Conference of Churches, St. Thomas More Church and more.

Tune in to WMUH-FM 91.7 FM on the radio, on the web at muhlenberg.edu/wmuh, or on any smartphone via the TuneIn radio app.

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private, four-year residential college located in Allentown, Pa., approximately 90 miles west of New York City. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2200 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, sciences, business, education and public health. A member of the Centennial Conference, Muhlenberg competes in 22 varsity sports. Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.