The Magic of Christmas in a Fairytale Setting This December, the Cornell Club of Switzerland invites you to join a festive gathering at the charming Colmar Christmas Markets, nestled in the heart of Alsace. In the spirit of cross-border Cornell camaraderie, we are also extending the invitation to the Cornell Clubs of France and Germany. … Read more
30 November 2024 We warmly invite you to join The Cornell Club of Switzerland for our 38th Annual General Meeting and traditional Thanksgiving gala dinner in the elegant city of Geneva! This year’s event will be held at the luxurious President Wilson Hotel, promising a delightful evening of tradition, gourmet cuisine, and Cornell camaraderie. City … Read more
1 September 2024 – Berner Oberland The Cornell Club of Switzerland’s Annual Hike 2024 started with an unusual lake: an alluvial land. On July 18, 1978, a huge mudslide from the mountainside blocked the valley, and a lake formed behind the barrier and flooded an entire alp. The rivers from back in the valley started … Read more
Cornellians, get ready! The time-honored tradition of International Zinck’s Night is just around the corner, and we’re inviting you to join the celebration on Thursday, October 17, as Cornell alumni from across the globe come together for a night of camaraderie and connection. This year the Cornell Club of Switzerland is celebrating Zinck’s Night at … Read more
12 – 13 July 2024 – Pontresina This July, the Cornell Club of Switzerland celebrated its 10th Mountain Weekend at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina with 22 adults and 6 children participating. Hiking through the Val Roseg For those of us arriving early for the weekend activities, there was time for a leisurely hike … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland was well represented at the 6-9 June 2024 Cornell Reunion extravaganza in Ithaca, with Herb and Jeanine Riband (Cornell A&S ‘84 and CALS ’84) and Juerg and Sonja Hari (Cornell MBA ’94) enjoying the festivities and running into each other on the top of Libe Slope. Reunion 2024 Highlights The … Read more
Saturday, 8 June 2024 – Bad Säckingen, Germany The Cornell Club of Switzerland spent the day in “The Trumpeter’s City” withSandhya Hasswani, author of the historical novel, Die letzte Äbtissin – The Last Abbess, and Adelheid Lang, archivist of St. Fridolin’s Cathedral. The novel is centered around the life and times of Mari-Anna Franziska von … Read more
Sunday, 1 September 2024 Every year in September, the Cornell Club of Switzerland comes together to explore and hike a different part of Switzerland where we enjoy its natural beauty. The character of this year’s hike is different from previous years. It will take us to Reichenbach im Kandertal and from there, we take the … Read more
Saturday, 13 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024 The Cornell Club of Switzerland and the Grand Hotel Kronenhof have done it again for the 10th time! A wonderful collaboration over the years to offer our alumni and friends a chance to experience a weekend in luxury at the exquisite Grand Dame of the Engadin. A … Read more
Recently on Saturday, 4 May 2024, chocolate enthusiasts and curious minds alike gathered for an unforgettable journey through the tantalizing world of chocolate at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg, Zurich. Hosted by the Cornell Club of Switzerland, this exclusive guided tour offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and craftsmanship … Read more