An exciting two-hour stroll through the peaceful old town of Geneva was enjoyed by eight members of the Cornell Club of Switzerland on the first Sunday of Advent 2024. At the close of the 38th Thanksgiving Gala the night before, our distinguished member and Genfer (native of Geneva) Jean-Robert Bugnion spontaneously offered this tour of … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland marked its 38th Thanksgiving weekend with a splendid celebration in the cosmopolitan city of Geneva. This annual tradition brought together Cornellians and friends for a memorable experience blending culture, community, and gastronomy. A Journey Through Time at the Patek Philippe Museum The weekend commenced on Saturday afternoon with a private … Read more
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes at On, the Swiss sportswear brand renowned for its innovative approach to running shoes and athletic wear. Fellow Cornellian, Nicolas “Nico” Martin (B.Arch. 2012), Head of Business Development, Special Ventures at On will host our alumni group on a private tour. Thank you, Nico, for … Read more
On 17 October 2024, the Cornell Club of Switzerland hosted a vibrant Zinck’s Night celebration at the Mövenpick Wine Bar in Zurich. A total of 11 participants, including Board Members, current club members, alumni, family, and friends, gathered to honor the long-standing tradition of Cornellians coming together across the globe. The cozy ambiance of the … 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