On Saturday, 5 April 2025, the Cornell Club of Switzerland hosted a memorable private tour at the prestigious Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne. This special event brought together 24 Cornellians, along with their families and friends, from across Switzerland to enjoy a day of art, history, and community. We were honored to be welcomed by … Read more
The Glee Club and Chorus will embark on a joint tour to Switzerland and Austria during Spring Break of 2025. This tour is an amazing opportunity to hear them sing! The concert schedule is as follows:GenevaSaturday, 29 March at 19:30 (new time) Holy Trinity Church GenevaFree admission: first-come, first-served basis. ZurichSunday, 30 March at 17:00Church … Read more
Join the Cornell Club of Switzerland for a special cultural event on Saturday, 5 April 2025, as we enjoy a private guided tour in English of the renowned Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne. The tour will begin at 16:30, offering an in-depth look at the museum’s impressive collection and current exhibition (Trésors du Petit Palais … Read more
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
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
Twenty-one members of the Cornell Club of Switzerland embarked on a fascinating tour of groundbreaking particle physics research at CERN on Saturday, 27 January 2024. We explored the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, and the ATLAS detector, one of the four particle detectors. Wandering The Immeasurable This 15-ton … Read more
The Cornell Club of Switzerland had a very cozy, pleasant reunion at the Potinière near the Jardin Anglais in the heart of Geneva with incredible views of Lac Léman. We enjoyed drinks in great company and nibbled on comforting finger food. We exchanged on a variety of topics, from personal experiences and recent travels to … 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
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