Libations with a Linguist - Winter 2026

G’day mate! How to sound Strine according to an Aussie linguist

Faculty from Western’s Linguistics Department organize these community round-table discussions throughout the year. These talks are free and open to the public of all ages.

Our next "Libations With a Linguist" event is scheduled for February 11, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Zeek’s Pizza in Bellingham.

Dr. Virginia Dawson, an Associate Professor in Western’s Linguistics Department, will present "G’day mate! How to sound Strine according to an Aussie linguist."

For more information on this event, contact Sara Helms at 360-650-3914 or at helmss@wwu.edu. 

AA/EO.  For disability accommodation, please contact Sara Helms, 360-650-3914, helmss@wwu.edu.

Feb 11, 2026

Dr. Virginia Dawson