Exploring Old Town Geneva: A Special Thanksgiving Treat

Cornell Club of Switzeralnd Tour of Geneva during Thanksgiving Gala 2024

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

A “Magnifique” Thanksgiving Celebration in Geneva

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 a Spectacular Thanksgiving Gala Dinner in Geneva

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

The Cornell Club of Switzerland Explores CERN’s Particle Physics Marvels

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

Cheers to the Spirit of Zincks in Geneva

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

Zinck’s Night Switzerland

“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

Geneva Historical Walking Tour & Ferry Steamboat Luncheon

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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