Swiss Inspired Our new logo captures the heart and soul of our Club which is based in Switzerland and is rooted in the iconic Cornell branding. We obtained guidelines from the Cornell University Brand team who gave us approval to use the Cornell University name – but not the logo or seal. The Seal We adapted the seal by … Read more
Dear fellow alumni and friends, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website and logo as part of the ongoing evolution of our Club. 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 … Read more
26 November 2022 – Basel The Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrated Thanksgiving this year in style at The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, a landmark hotel in Basel! Our Thanksgiving event is not only a festive gala but also a weekend affair centered around our annual general meeting (AGM). It was the most anticipated event … Read more
26 November 2022 – Basel We welcome you to join The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s 2022 Thanksgiving Celebration held in Basel this year! The weekend is full of fascinating events to enjoy this beautiful city and the treasures it has to offer. We will also hold the 36th Annual Meeting which will be followed by … Read more
“We’ll all have drinks at Theodore Zinck’s, when I get back next fall!” On October 20th, the Cornell Club of Switzerland held three concurrent Zinck’s Night events: Basel, Geneva, and Zurich. In each city, we enjoyed a relaxed evening to catch up, get to know each other, and reminisce about our Cornell days on the hill. … Read more
September 2022 – Solothurn Cornell Hike – 4 September 2022 It’s true! We spotted several fossilized dinosaur tracks and followed their path along our hiking trail. It is amazing to connect with something that existed millions of years ago! Our Excursion 19 participants came to the city of Solothurn for our hike. This number included … Read more
20 August 2022 – Geneva It did not matter that it rained and then shined, we all had an amazing time exploring the great city of Geneva and learning about its incredible and rich history! Historical Walking Tour Our tour guide took us through the old and historical streets of Geneva uncovering the fascinating stories … Read more
30 May 2022 After Covid and after a cancellation because of poor weather, we finally had the opportunity to meet together again and explore unknown parts of the rich history of Basel! Ten Cornellians from different parts of Switzerland attended the event. Our guide was Felix Waldmeier, whose passion to organize cultural visits in Basel … Read more