Sac State Celebrates 24 Languages on Library Quad
Students and faculty marked World Languages Day with cultural displays and simple lessons in languages spoken across campus.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Language Learning
Sacramento State held its annual World Languages Day on the Library Quad, where students and faculty representing 24 languages and cultures showcased cultural artifacts, traditional crafts and language-learning materials. Spectators were taught simple words and phrases at tables hosted by each language group.
Why it matters
The event highlights the range of languages spoken within the Sacramento State community, including those not formally taught on campus. It gives Sacramento residents a visible look at the linguistic diversity of the university.
Students and faculty representing 24 languages and cultures took part in the event, which has been held since 2003. Campus programs offer bachelor's and master's degrees in Spanish, bachelor's degrees in French and American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, and minors in six languages.
The players
Sacramento State
Sacramento State is a public university in Sacramento, California, that hosted the event and offers degree programs in several world languages.
The details
Representatives hosted tables on the Library Quad featuring cultural artifacts, traditional crafts and language-learning materials. Faculty in the department of world language and literature planned the event with student volunteers.
Timeline
• World Languages Day began in 2003.
• This year's World Languages Day was held Thursday on the Sacramento State campus.
Language Programs
Sacramento State's offerings include a master's degree in Spanish and bachelor's degrees in Spanish, French, and American Sign Language and Deaf Studies, with minors in Italian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Arabic, Korean and Punjabi are also available for study.
Residents interested in learning a language can explore the programs Sacramento State lists, including minors in six languages and study options in Arabic, Korean and Punjabi. The event itself was open to the public on the Library Quad.
The takeaway
Campus language celebrations like World Languages Day are a practical way for community members to hear and try unfamiliar languages before committing to a course of study.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The State Hornet.
