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Our Cornell Annual Hike is this Sunday
We have a great group of Cornellians, family, and friends joining us on our Cornell Annual Hike on Sunday, 7 September led by Jüg in Fribourg! Don't worry - there is still time to register by 3 September for this great excursion!
Known for its beautifully preserved medieval architecture, Fribourg is a city full of surprises. Our route begins in the Old Town and descends into the mysterious Gottéron Gorge, once feared by knights who believed a dragon lived within. After winding through the gorge and across tranquil meadows, we will return to Fribourg for optional refreshments in a local restaurant.
For planning purposes, please register for the hike even though it is free event.
See you there!
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Save-The-Date
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events and reconnect with your Cornell roots!
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International Spirit of Zinck's Night
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Join us in embracing the International Spirit of Zinck’s Night - an annual event for Cornellians around the world to celebrate Cornell. This year Zinck's Night is Thursday, 16 October 2025 from 18:00 to 21:00 in Zurich and Geneva!
More details to come soon!
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Thanksgiving Gala 2025
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The Cornell Club of Switzerland is delighted to invite you to our 39th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”), followed by our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, 29 November 2025. This year, we gather at the picturesque Landhotel Hirschen in Erlinsbach (AG), a venue that perfectly blends rustic charm with culinary excellence. Registration is now open!
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Highlights from Recent Gatherings
Here are the moments we have shared recently. We hope you enjoy the articles!
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Urban Art Discover in Basel
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 creative spirit: its dynamic street art and graffiti culture.
A Big Thank You to Bernie for organizing this fantastic event!
Find out more and check out the photographs!
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Our 2025-2026 Membership
Dear Cornell Club of Switzerland Community,
A big thank you to everyone who has registered for the 2025–2026 membership year! We have had a record number of sign ups by the end of August thanks to your loyalty!
While we are off to a great start, we have fewer total memberships than last year. If you have not already registered, please take a moment to visit our website and sign up.
As a reminder, your membership enables us to bring the Cornell spirit to life in Switzerland through engaging events, informative newsletters, and our new website. Our Cornell connection thrives thanks to you!
Thank you again for ongoing support and connection to our Cornell community in Switzerland.
Warm regards,
Dr. Christophe Zimmerli, LL.M. 2000
President, Cornell Club of Switzerland
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An Invitation From the AWC
The American Women’s Club (AWC) in Basel has graciously invited Cornell Club members to attend their Annual Kickoff Luncheon. The keynote speaker, Dr. Elena Filipovic, is a Cornell graduate.
Dr. Filipovic is the director of the Kunstmuseum Basel, which, according to Wikipedia, “houses the oldest public art collection in the world and is generally considered to be the most important museum of art in Switzerland.” She holds a BA in English from Cornell and a PhD in Art History from Princeton. She is known for her scientific work and innovative approaches to art curation and museum management. Elena Filipovic has curated more than seventy exhibitions at leading institutions around the world.
Event Details Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025 Time: 12:00 Apéro, 12:30 Lunch Cost: CHF 85.00 (non-refundable) Place: Du Pont Basel, Grand Meriansaal Ballroom, Greifengasse 2, Basel
Registration Send email to info.awcbasel@gmail.com. Space is limited. Deadline to register is 12 September 2025. The AWC will respond with a confirmation, an invoice, and a request for you to select your menu.
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An Invitation From Columbia Alumni of Switzerland
Join Columbia Alumni of Switzerland on 2 October 2025 for an exclusive conference to explore current and future challenges facing the Swiss pension system.
Speakers Include - Manuel Leuthold (President of the Fonds de compensation AVS / AI / APG)
- Alexandre Michellod (Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lemania - pension fund)
- Stéphane Rossini (OFAS)
- Yves Cuendet (Member of different conseils de fondations)
- Céline Amaudruz (Conseillère nationale, membre de la Commission de la sécurité sociale et de la santé publique du Conseil national)
- Jacqueline Curzon (Former President of the CPEG and Member of the Board of Directors of the Alberta Sovereign Wealth Fund)
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025 Time: 18:30 to 21:30 Cost: CHF 100 (CHF 80 early bird pricing until 15 September) Place: Cercle de la Nautique, Quai de Cologny 1, 1223 Geneva
Register today!
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