As members of the Sacramento State community it is deeply disappointing that Punjabi is being discontinued after 18 years of being a part of our University. Not only is Punjabi a widely sought after class within the Punjabi community it also gives the opportunity for non-Punjabi students to learn about Punjabi and it's roots here in California. Many students have reached out with frustration as to why Punjabi has been cancelled, especially since it is a class many students are eager to take in Fall 2020. Punjabi is an integral part of California's history and it's cancellation is a disservice to Punjabi's 100 year old history in Sacramento and California. We believe students and community members deserve a chance to voice their concerns regarding this move. We hope that the University can re-evaluate this decision and discuss this further. 

Sacramento State SSA,
California Sikh Youth Alliance