Help Us Reach Our Membership Goal

Renew Your Membership and Support Our Cornell Community

We are making great progress toward our membership goals for 2026/27. Thank you to everyone who has already joined or renewed!

Membership support enables the Cornell Club of Switzerland to organize engaging events, share club news, and bring alumni, students, and families together across the country.

With Zinck's Night and our special 40th Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration ahead, there is much to look forward to this autumn.

The member discount on the 40th Anniversary celebration nearly covers the CHF 60.00 annual membership fee, making this an especially good time to renew!

If you have not yet renewed, please consider joining us for another exciting year. Every membership brings us closer to our goal and helps keep the Big Red spirit strong in Switzerland!

Celebrate Zinck's Night Across Switzerland

One of Cornell's most beloved traditions is back! Join fellow alumni, family, and friends on Thursday, 15 October 2026 as the Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrates The International Spirit of Zinck's Night.

This year we will host simultaneous gatherings in three locations across Switzerland in Basel, Zurich, and Geneva.

Whether you are reconnecting with old friends or meeting fellow Cornellians for the first time, it's a wonderful evening to celebrate the Big Red community.

Registration details are now available on our website. We hope to see you there!

Go Big Red!

40th Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration

This year marks a historic milestone as the Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrates its 40th Anniversary! Join us on Saturday, 21 November 2026 for an unforgettable day in Basel, beginning with an exclusive guided visit to the renowned Kunstmuseum Basel before gathering at the iconic Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois for our Thanksgiving Celebration. We are especially honored to welcome distinguished guests from Cornell University as we celebrate four decades of friendship, service, and the enduring Big Red spirit in Switzerland.
 
Our Thanksgiving Celebration is the highlight of the Club's calendar, and this special 40th Anniversary edition is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about the exciting program, our special guests, and the weekend festivities!

A Memorable Annual Hike Through the Seeland

On 6 September 2026, twenty-five Cornell alumni, friends, and family members, along with three enthusiastic dogs, enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day hiking from Lyss through historic Aarberg and along the Hagneck Canal to Lake Biel. The route combined beautiful scenery, fascinating local history, and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow Cornellians.

A very special thank you goes to Juerg for once again planning and organizing this wonderful outing. Thanks to his dedication year after year, the Cornell Annual Hike has become a beloved September tradition.

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Exchange ideas, expand your network, and stay informed about club activities within the global Cornell community.