Welcome
The Harvard Club of Switzerland was founded in 1960 by several Harvard University graduates. Meetings consisted of informal lunches at various Zurich restaurants. The group grew quickly as more alumni and alumnae joined. Now over 1'000 alumni of Harvard College or one of the various Harvard graduate schools and programs maintain their ties with Harvard through membership in the Harvard Club of Switzerland.
The purpose of the Club is to unite the alumni and alumnae of Harvard University in Switzerland, to disseminate information concerning the University, and to represent the interests of the University in Switzerland. In addition to this University-centered function, our club also serves as a networking platform where alumni and alumnae of all ages can meet and share their memories of Harvard and their plans for the future.
Persons who have obtained a degree from one of the University's various programs and persons who have not obtained a degree but who have studied at Harvard for one year or longer are eligible for membership.
The Harvard Club of Switzerland has a chapter in Zurich and one in Geneva. Once a month, except during holiday times, both chapters organize luncheons with guest speakers covering a wide range of topics. In addition, the Club organizes various purely social events such as evening cocktails, guided tours of exhibitions, a summer outing, and the much-acclaimed annual Harvard Ball.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Harvard Ball 2026
7:00PM - 11:00PM Sat 21 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
The President, Urs Schenker, welcomes all -
Thanksgiving Dinner
7:00PM - 11:00PM Tue 24 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
The Geneva Chapter invites you -
AGM and Luncheon
11:30AM - 2:00PM Thu 26 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
Guest: Andreas Berger, Group CEO of Swiss Re
Today’s challenges in insurance and reinsurance -
Joint Business Schools Winter Networking Event in conjunction with IMD
6:00PM - 10:00PM Thu 3 Dec 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
Join the Event in Lausanne -
Geneva Chapter: Ski Weekend
12:00AM Fri 8 Jan 2027 - 12:00AM Sun 10 Jan 2027, Europe/Zurich timezone
Ski Weekend in France
Recent Events
Upcoming Events Below
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Joint Alumni Forum
6:30PM - 8:00PM Fri 13 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
Unseen, Unheard, Unhoused: the sociology, psychology and architecture of homelessness
Panel Discussion with Experts -
Kunsthaus Zürich
6:30PM - 8:30PM Thu 5 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
Private Tour followed by Drinks -
Behind-the-Scenes Visit to Basel Zoo
4:30PM - 6:00PM Thu 5 Nov 2026, Europe/Zurich timezone
An exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Basel Zoo ("Zolli"), one of Switzerland's most beloved institutions and a leading modern zoological garden




