Welcome to the Cornell Club of Switzerland!

What’s Happening Now

The Cornell Club of Switzerland warmly invites you to connect with your Cornell roots and meet our local Swiss community. Discover the exciting events we have planned in the coming months!

Upcoming Events

Celebrate the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night with Cornell Alumni in Zurich!

Cornellians, get ready! The time-honored tradition of International Zinck’s Night is just around the corner, and we’re inviting you to join the celebration on Thursday, October 17, as Cornell alumni from across the globe come together for a night of camaraderie and connection. This year the Cornell Club of Switzerland is celebrating Zinck’s Night at … Read more

Join Us for a Spectacular Thanksgiving Gala Dinner in Geneva

30 November 2024 We warmly invite you to join The Cornell Club of Switzerland for our 38th Annual General Meeting and traditional Thanksgiving gala dinner in the elegant city of Geneva! This year’s event will be held at the luxurious President Wilson Hotel, promising a delightful evening of tradition, gourmet cuisine, and Cornell camaraderie. City … Read more

Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Colmar Christmas Markets

The Magic of Christmas in a Fairytale Setting This December, the Cornell Club of Switzerland invites you to join a festive gathering at the charming Colmar Christmas Markets, nestled in the heart of Alsace. In the spirit of cross-border Cornell camaraderie, we are also extending the invitation to the Cornell Clubs of France and Germany. … Read more

Annual Membership Dues

It’s that time of year! With your paid membership, you benefit from reduced event fees. As our club evolves with modern technology, we encourage you to become a dues-paying member this year!

All funds are utilized for events, website maintenance, and student sponsorships. There is no remuneration for our volunteer Board Members who keep this club running smoothly. Find out more about becoming a dues-paying member.

Thank you for supporting the Cornell Club of Switzerland!

Who We Are

A community of Cornell University alumni, parents, and friends living and working in beautiful Switzerland!

We are a dynamic and welcoming group that celebrates the spirit of the university and the wonders of Switzerland. We meet regularly to reconnect and explore what Switzerland has to offer, whether it’s hiking through the beautiful Swiss landscapes, or attending food or wine events, or taking walking tours of historic cities.

Our most notable and anticipated event is our annual Thanksgiving celebration! We are hosted by a hotel or restaurant managed by a Cornell alumnus/alumna to keep the Thanksgiving traditions alive – including a roasted turkey and all the festive trimmings! A time-honored tradition and a beloved event not to be missed!

Come and meet our community! We cordially invite you to join our next event and get to know our club members.

We hope to see you soon!

With our warmest regards,
The Cornell Club of Switzerland

Letter from the Club President

Dear fellow alumni and friends,

One of our key missions is to attract more alumni who are living and/or working in Switzerland to join our Cornell alumni community. This website is designed to gain visibility, showcase our dynamic Club, and communicate with our membership more freely in a modern way that facilitates and enhances our Cornell connection. Thank you to the team that made this possible!

As you can imagine, it is important that we keep the website alive with our latest news. We encourage you to send your suggestions, articles to post, and pictures of our events to admin@cornellswitzerland.ch.

We look forward to sharing the Cornell spirit of this Club worldwide.

Best regards,

Dr. Christophe Zimmerli
President, Cornell Club of Switzerland

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