Every October, Cornellians around the world gather for one of the University’s longest-standing traditions: the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night. Named after Theodore Zinck, whose Ithaca saloon was a favorite gathering place for Cornell students in the late 1800s. Since then, Zinck’s Night has evolved into a global celebration of Cornell friendship and community. Today, … Read more
Sunday, 6 September 2026 Join us for one of the Cornell Club of Switzerland’s favorite annual events: our traditional hike, this year through the beautiful Seeland region of Lyss, Aarberg, and along the spectacular Hagneck Canal to Lake Biel. This scenic walk combines nature, history, and great company. Starting in Lyss, we will make our … Read more
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Cornell Club hike will take us to the charming region of Lyss, from where we will walk to Aarberg and continue along the Hagneck Canal all the way to Lake Biel. This scenic route offers more than just beautiful nature, it tells the story of one of … Read more
On Saturday, 25 April 2026, join The Cornell Club of Switzerland for an extraordinary journey beneath one of Geneva’s most iconic landmarks. Hidden below St. Pierre Cathedral lies one of Europe’s most remarkable archaeological sites — a vast underground museum revealing more than 2,000 years of continuous urban history. This guided tour in English offers … Read more
Join us for the 12th Annual Mountain Weekend in Pontresina, scheduled forJuly 4-5, 2026. This cherished tradition offers Cornell alumni and friends an exquisite blend of luxury, nature, and camaraderie in the heart of the Engadine. Event Highlights Welcome Reception and Gourmet Dinner Our weekend begins on Saturday evening with a cocktail reception, followed by … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland invites you to a private, English-language guided tour of the Paul Cezanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, on Saturday, 21 March 2026. About the Fondation Beyeler The museum in Riehen near Basel is internationally renowned for its outstanding exhibitions, significant collection of classical modernism and contemporary art, and its ambitious … Read more
We are delighted to invite you to a special New Year cultural gathering: the Cornell Club of Switzerland’s New Year Art Tour in Zurich, featuring a 90-minute private, curator-led exploration of the renowned Kunsthaus Zurich. About the tour Our group will be guided on an art “safari” through the Moserbau (Swiss artists) and the Chipperfield … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland warmly invites you to join us for International Zinck’s Night 2025, on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at 18:30, a tradition that unites Cornellians worldwide in honor of Theodore Zinck, the legendary Ithaca saloonkeeper whose tavern was a beloved gathering place for students in the late 19th century. This year we … Read more
