On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the Cornell Club of Switzerland had the pleasure of hosting a private, English-language guided tour of the remarkable Paul Cezanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, Basel. A group of 18 participants gathered to explore the life and work of one of the most influential figures in modern art. Our guide, … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland kicked off the new year in wonderful style with a private guided art tour at the Kunsthaus Zurich, followed by a traditional Swiss fondue dinner in the heart of the city. On Saturday, 24 January 2026, a full group of 30 participants enjoyed a 90-minute “art safari” led by Emma … Read more
Saturday, 29 November 2025 – Erlinsbach (AG) On Saturday, 29 November, the Cornell Club of Switzerland came together for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration paired with our 39th Annual General Meeting, hosted in the beautiful surroundings of the Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach (AG). With 42 attendees overall, including 4 children and 24 participants in the afternoon … Read more
On 16 October 2025, Cornellians in Geneva gathered at the stylish Ruby Claire Bar for an evening full of laughter, lively conversation, and new connections. Eleven of us came together to celebrate the Spirit of Zinck’s, which is a cherished Cornell tradition that brings alumni together around the world. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, with … Read more
On Thursday, 16 October 2025, the Cornell Club of Switzerland proudly hosted International Zinck’s Night 2025 in Zurich, continuing the cherished Cornell tradition that unites alumni across the globe each year. Hosted at the elegant Mandarin Oriental Savoy in Paradeplatz, the eveningbrought together Cornellians from various backgrounds and graduating years foran inspiring night of connection, … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2025 The city of Fribourg is considered a historic gem and has a rich cultural heritage. The Old Town is surprising and amazingly well preserved. It was founded in 1157 by Duke Berthold IV of Zaehringen. Sheltered from the ravages of history, Fribourg is an important old town … Read more
On a radiant summer afternoon, twenty Cornell alumni, family, and friends gathered in Basel for a special exploration of the city’s vibrant street art scene. While Basel is internationally renowned for its world-class cultural institutions such as the Kunstmuseum Basel, Fondation Beyeler, and the Art Basel fair, our tour revealed another layer of the city’s … Read more
12-13 July 2025 – Pontresina This July, the Cornell Club of Switzerland gathered for its 11th Mountain Weekend in the majestic Engadin valley, with 42 adults, 6 children, and 3 cheerful dogs enjoying a sun-soaked summer escape at the legendary Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina. The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly Saturday evening’s extraordinary … Read more
On Saturday, 5 April 2025, the Cornell Club of Switzerland hosted a memorable private tour at the prestigious Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne. This special event brought together 24 Cornellians, along with their families and friends, from across Switzerland to enjoy a day of art, history, and community. We were honored to be welcomed by … Read more
On their Alpine Tour of Switzerland and Austria, the Cornell University Chorus and Cornell University Glee Club brought their extraordinary talent and energy to Geneva and Zurich with two remarkable performances led by Joe Lerangis, Priscilla E. Browning Director of Choral Music and Yen-Hsiang Nieh, Assistant Director of Choral Music. The choruses presented an impressive … Read more