The Cornell Club of Switzerland had the exceptional privilege of touring On Labs, the global headquarters of the iconic performance running shoe company, On, in Zurich. Hosted by Cornell alumnus Nicolas “Nico” Martin (B.Arch. 2012), Head of Business Development, Special Ventures at On, our group enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this innovative and dynamic … Read more
An exciting two-hour stroll through the peaceful old town of Geneva was enjoyed by eight members of the Cornell Club of Switzerland on the first Sunday of Advent 2024. At the close of the 38th Thanksgiving Gala the night before, our distinguished member and Genfer (native of Geneva) Jean-Robert Bugnion spontaneously offered this tour of … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland marked its 38th Thanksgiving weekend with a splendid celebration in the cosmopolitan city of Geneva. This annual tradition brought together Cornellians and friends for a memorable experience blending culture, community, and gastronomy. A Journey Through Time at the Patek Philippe Museum The weekend commenced on Saturday afternoon with a private … Read more
On 17 October 2024, the Cornell Club of Switzerland hosted a vibrant Zinck’s Night celebration at the Mövenpick Wine Bar in Zurich. A total of 11 participants, including Board Members, current club members, alumni, family, and friends, gathered to honor the long-standing tradition of Cornellians coming together across the globe. The cozy ambiance of the … Read more
1 September 2024 – Berner Oberland The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2024 started with an unusual lake: an alluvial land. On July 18, 1978, a huge mudslide from the mountainside blocked the valley, and a lake formed behind the barrier and flooded an entire alp. The rivers from back in the valley started … Read more
12 – 13 July 2024 – Pontresina This July, the Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrated its 10th Mountain Weekend at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina with 22 adults and 6 children participating. Hiking through the Val Roseg For those of us arriving early for the weekend activities, there was time for a leisurely hike … Read more
Saturday, 8 June 2024 – Bad Säckingen, Germany The Cornell Club of Switzerland spent the day in “The Trumpeter’s City” withSandhya Hasswani, author of the historical novel, Die letzte Äbtissin – The Last Abbess, and Adelheid Lang, archivist of St. Fridolin’s Cathedral. The novel is centered around the life and times of Mari-Anna Franziska von … Read more
Recently on Saturday, 4 May 2024, chocolate enthusiasts and curious minds alike gathered for an unforgettable journey through the tantalizing world of chocolate at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Zurich. Hosted by the Cornell Club of Switzerland, this exclusive guided tour offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and craftsmanship … Read more
Originally conceived to be an architectural tour of the Swiss Innovation Park / Basel-Link life sciences cluster and surroundings, The Cornell Club of Switzerland event evolved to be much more than that. The focus of the day shifted to visiting the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), which moved there to its new … Read more
Twenty-one members of the Cornell Club of Switzerland embarked on a fascinating tour of groundbreaking particle physics research at CERN on Saturday, 27 January 2024. We explored the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, and the ATLAS detector, one of the four particle detectors. Wandering The Immeasurable This 15-ton … Read more