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40th AGM and Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration 2026 – Basel
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- Three Cities, One Cornell Spirit
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, the Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrated the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night with gatherings in Zurich, Basel, and Geneva. Our groups were small, but the evenings offered an enjoyable opportunity … Read more - Sunshine, History, and Friendship: Our Annual Hike from Lyss to Lake Biel
On Sunday, 6 September 2026, twenty-five Cornell alumni, friends, and family members accompanied by three enthusiastic dogs gathered for the Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike through the beautiful Seeland region. We could not have … Read more - 12th Mountain Weekend: A Perfect Alpine Escape in Pontresina
4-5 July 2026 – Pontresina The Cornell Club of Switzerland was delighted to return to the magnificent Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina for our 12th Mountain Weekend, held on 4–5 July 2026. Once again, the … Read more - A Journey Through Time Beneath St. Pierre Cathedral
Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Geneva On a beautiful spring Saturday, members and friends of the Cornell Club of Switzerland gathered in Geneva’s Old Town for a fascinating guided tour of the archaeological site beneath … Read more - A Journey into Cezanne’s World at Fondation Beyeler in Basel
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 … Read more - A Cultural and Culinary Start to 2026
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 … Read more - A Warm Thanksgiving Celebration in the Heart of Switzerland
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 … Read more - Zinck’s Night in Geneva: Raising a Glass with Alumni & Friends of Cornell
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 … Read more - Zinck’s Night 2025 in Zurich: A Celebration of Cornell Spirit at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy
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 … Read more - Dragons, Bridges, and Apéros: Hiking Through Fribourg
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 … Read more