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ETH ALUMNI
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Issue No 80 I 5 November 2014
ETH Alumni I The newsletter
Graduates of ETH Zurich
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I Alumni Business Event
By post bus to the bank
Susanne Ruoff, CEO of Swiss
Post, with Michael Balmer,
CEO of the ETH spin-off
Senozon
more and more people want to be able to
Pioneering mobility research
use e-banking services or digital commu-
When it comes to passenger mobility, one of
nications. That's why the technology for
the companies Swiss Post works with is the
these platforms is constantly being devel-
ETH spin-off Senozon. "Our models enable
oped. "We depend on working with inno-
flows of passengers and traffic to be recre-
vative technology companies who develop
ated and simulated," explained CEO Michael
tailor-made solutions for us," emphasised
Balmer, an alumnus of ETH. "By simulating
Ruoff. "For example, in our parcel sorting
an artificial population, we can predict their
centres, we use the latest computer tech-
mobility behaviour and so help transport
nology so that we can handle the ever in-
providers such as Swiss Post to deploy their
creasing numbers of parcels."
vehicles according to the demand." Michael
"Our post buses travel seven times
living in Switzerland must be able to
round the globe daily, we handle so many
reach a post office within 20 minutes,"
Technological changes are also taking
Balmer and his company are working on cre-
letters every day that you could build a
explained Ruoff. "On the other hand,
place when it comes to mobility. In 2015
ating the right product for the future, and he
tower 45 kilometres high with them, we
since the lifting of our monopoly on par-
the "Swiss Travel Pass" will be introduced,
summed up his aim with a quotation from
deliver 114 million parcels a year and look
cels, the delivery of parcels is now only
which will replace the GA travelcard, the
the ice hockey super-star Wayne Gretzky:
after 1.5 million e-finance customers."
very lightly regulated, and we have to
half-fare travelcard and the various re-
"You shouldn't be where the puck is, but
These are the statistics that CEO Susanne
compete with other providers like DHL
gional network passes and will enable
where it's going to be."
Ruoff used at a recent Alumni Business
and FedEx."
customers to pay retrospectively for the
Valérie Clapasson
Event to describe the four areas of busi-
route they have travelled.
ness of Swiss Post. They show just how
Focus on the customer
diverse the demands on the company are
Altogether, Swiss Post is in contact with
– all the more so as the areas of business
about a million customers every day. The
are very differently regulated. "For exam-
expectations of these customers are get-
ple, it says in the Postal Act that everyone
ting higher all the time. For example,
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Alumni Life
Dance of the elements
Countless couples have fallen in love
and celebrate their happiness every year
at the Polyball. And soon they will once
again have the chance to enjoy a wonderful ball night in the beautifully decorated
rooms of the ETH Main Building: on 29 No-
The new online portal for ETH
Alumni is impressive, with a clear
design and offers all kinds of
useful functions for all members.
This year, the Members' Database for
the ETH Alumni Association has been
completely rebuilt and is now available at:
https://myalumni.ethz.ch.
- Unpaid bills can be viewed and paid by
credit card
- Data protection: authorise or protect
your own data
vember at the 2014 Polyball, on the theme
of "Dance of the elements"!
For information and to order tickets:
http://2014.polyball.ch/
Mountain regions in politics
This book gives an overview of the dif-
The main purpose of the overhaul was
One positive effect of the new look be-
ferent ways in which the mountains have
to focus on key information. These are the
came apparent within just a few days: the
been politicised and provides the informa-
main functions offered by the new MyA-
number of new registrations via the
tion that is needed to understand Swiss
lumni portal:
Alumni portal increased markedly.
policy on the subject. It focuses mainly on
- Comprehensive index of contact de-
The Alumni portal is optimised for
the Alpine Convention, the Trans-Jura Con-
tails, including all graduates of ETH Zu-
standard computer and tablet browsers.
ference, initiatives on trans-alpine traffic
rich (Who is Who)
Thanks to effective and efficient process
and second homes and changes in region-
management, the cost of administration
al, agricultural and environmental policies.
for the head office has been further re-
G. Rudaz, B. Debarbieux: Swiss mountain
- Easy management of personal data
duced.
regions in politics. 2014, ISBN 978-3-7281-
- Membership details can be viewed and
Berit Soltau
3604-6, CHF 24.–.
- Overview of all events run by ETH
Alumni and its member organisations
edited
- Publications can be reserved and cancelled (incl. those offered by the ETH
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discount.
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I HSG meets ETH
Lively debate on the future of medical technology
standards and ever more extensive test-
tion by a larger enterprise) within a few
ing. This in turn gives rise to the question
years, rather than being patient for a lit-
of whether the European system is safe
tle longer and becoming a leading com-
enough, since, after all, in the USA they
pany itself. The Americans are some-
wait three or four years longer before a
what ahead of us from this point of
new medical device is accepted.
view, too.
Yvonne Müller
Running out of steam?
In response to Patrick Dümmler's quesOn the first Saturday morning in Octo-
printed vertebral bone that has been
tion about why there were virtually no
ber it was once more time for the HSG
implanted in a boy in China to open up
Swiss companies among the 10 biggest
and ETH alumni to meet for a debate
the discussion.
employers in the medical technology
about an interesting topic. This one was
Peter Vogel was joined in the discus-
sector in Switzerland, it emerged that
New hands taking over
about medical technology and its future.
sion, which was chaired by Patrick
there is a far higher margin to be made
The next "HSG meets ETH" event will
Peter Vogel, serial entrepreneur and
Dümmler, a partner at ConCep+ / Chief
on medical technology products in
take place on 12 March 2015 at the Zun-
Director of the Center for Entrepreneur-
Officer Home Market Hocoma AG, by
America. Thanks to these higher mar-
fthaus zur Waage on the theme of "In-
ship (HSG), introduced the subject with
Kurt Ruffieux, founder of Degradable So-
gins, American companies have more
novation". More information and de-
an informative presentation. He showed
lutions AG, and Harald Krug, Internation-
money in hand and therefore more fi-
tails of how to register will follow.
us what is meant by medical technology
al Research Cooperations Manager at
nancial options. At the same time, they
After two successful years, there are to
and what kind of products have already
Empa. The discussion moved from the
bear a higher risk, which they often try
be a few changes in the organising
been developed. Then he described what
question of how much more the health
to minimise by making regular acquisi-
committee for this series of events: the
opportunities it could offer for patients
system can pay for to the subject of regu-
tions.
founder and Chair of the committee
and the financial potential of the market.
lation. The panellists agreed that the
Finally, the participants on the plat-
Christine Csibi, Michael Stadelmann
regulatory system in Europe and Switzer-
form expressed their regret that Swit-
and Yvonne Müller from the Alumni Of-
Regulation is working OK
land does not work too badly. Neverthe-
zerland may well be a world champion
fice are stepping down to make room
He talked in some detail about the lat-
less, progress such as is now possible in
in innovation but not in new start-ups.
for some new faces. One of these, ETH
est developments in 3D printing tech-
Asia is being hindered here. At the same
When a new company is set up, the goal
alumnus Frank Brechlin, was already
nology and used the example of a 3D-
time, patients expect ever-higher safety
is often to reach the exit point (acquisi-
present at the October event.
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I German national group
Annual gathering in the Pfalz
The German national alumni group
With the long-established Giessen family,
tle was impressive with its proud loca-
The interesting and entertaining short
met for its annual gathering in the Pfalz
we enjoyed an informative wine-tasting
tion and the black-red-gold "original" flag
weekend was much enjoyed by everyone
(Palatinate) region, which is strongly influ-
session and an excellent stuffed pig's
of the movement for unification and de-
and concluded with a final drink not far
enced by both the Romans and the French.
stomach. With reference to his own fam-
mocracy, which is made with real gold
from Mannheim Castle.
We enjoyed an interesting programme in
ily, and with considerable dramatic talent,
thread.
Frank Zimmermann
excellent weather.
Mr Giessen recounted the varied and exciting history of the much-pillaged region
Donation to the ETH Zurich Foundation
Industry and history
of the Pfalz and of its wine, from the Ro-
The annual meeting of the national group
The starting point was the Hotel Mercure
mans through the many wars and Napo-
was a big success and lasted for the com-
in Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg.
leonic times to today.
plete day. The official, minuted meetings
From here, we first visited BASF in Ludwig-
took place in the gallery of Mannheim
shafen. BASF is a Croesus in the realm of
Wonderful views
Central Station, with an excellent view of
corporations, its wealth originally based
Next on the itinerary were Hambach
the shopping mall.
on dyes such as indigo, and fertilisers,
Castle, cradle of the German movement
In addition to the usual business, the
while today it is a leading producer of
for unification and democracy, and the
Board also reported that it had made a do-
plastics of all kind, for clothing, storage
town of Bad Dürkheim with its giant bar-
nation to the ETH Zurich Foundation. This
equipment, cars and industry. Next we
rel, for a wine-tasting tour including
was to enable German students to study
moved on to the village of Deidesheim.
practical demonstrations. Hambach Cas-
at ETH Zurich in future.
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Bugball was first over the line. In this con-
ing regatta took place in fantastic au-
test, the University is in the lead with 6
tumn weather in the heart of Zurich's
wins to 3.
Old Town, over a 600-metre course from
For the second year now, the alumni of
the lower lake basin to the Town Hall.
the two universities also put up two
Crews from Zurich's two universities
boats: by winning this year's contest, the
challenged each other in a series of best-
Uni has increased its lead here to 2-0.
now for the second time after their début
in 2013, alumni as well. In all four categories, there was a clear winner after the
first two heats.
On 24 October, the shuttlecocks were
organised a buffet. This included not only
flying fast over the nets in the Irchel Hall.
delicious sandwiches, cheese and spinach
Success for the Uni boats
Altogether, more than 30 doubles teams
quiche, fruit, energy bars and drinks but
While the University men's 8 had quite a
had signed up for the ASVZ Badminton
also some sweet treats. It was all very rea-
big lead in the first heat, in the second it
tournament in either the Fun or the Pro
sonably priced and by the end of the even-
was more exciting. However, the Univer-
category. Play began at 7 p.m. and contin-
ing the buffet was practically all gone.
sity students did not allow victory to be
To sum up: this was an easy but effec-
snatched away from them and so made
tive way for ETH Alumni to appear at a
up some ground in the overall number of
sports event with many young partici-
wins: there have now been 25 wins for the
caused by the temporary double booking
pants. Await further developments.
University and 36 for the Poly.
of the hall, everyone soon started to play
Nina Wüst
After an unexpected initial panic
Diary page
On 1 November, the 63rd Uni-Poly row-
gories, for men, ladies, professors and,
winning teams had been decided.
Alumni Events
Outstanding rowing duel
of-three races. Boats raced in four cate-
ued until, just after midnight, the two
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For the ladies, the Poly 8 dominated
and, for most people, taking part in this
both heats, meaning that the Poly's fe-
evening tournament was a lot of fun.
male students further extended their lead
So that the players did not have to wor-
in the overall total to 1:12. The two profes-
ry about getting a proper evening meal,
sors' 8s also provided two exciting races,
this time the ETH Alumni Association had
but in both of them the University 8's
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I Bio Alumni
AMIV wage survey
Excursion to the Cressier oil refinery
Once again in 2014 the AMIV (Mecustomers. Of course, a refinery has to
chanical and Electrical Engineering Soci-
comply with numerous regulations on
ety) alumni have carried out a wage sur-
safety and environmental protection and
vey among graduates from AMIV cours-
is constantly monitored and audited.
es. Between March and May, 1125 graduates took part, a pleasing return rate of
There are two oil refineries in Switzerland, in Cressier (NE) and in Col-
Wine-tasting to finish off
27.5%. Questions were asked not only
After an introductory talk, the visitors
about pay, bonuses and other additional
toured the site with its massive distilla-
remuneration but also about the gradu-
tion columns and reaction towers and an
ates' route to work, holidays and family
impressive labyrinth of pipelines, storage
circumstances.
tanks and loading terminals, along with
When the data was analysed, the fol-
its own purification plant and other facili-
lowing picture emerged: 98.7% of the
via a pipeline through the Rhône Valley to
ties to do with safety and environmental
participants do not regret deciding to
Cressier.
protection. It was a very interesting tour,
study at ETH Zurich and would do it again.
giving an insight into an important
85.4% are very or quite satisfied with their
branch of industry.
current job. However, 26% are very or quite
lombey (VS). On 25 September, a group
of 22 people, alumni and students in the
Petrol, diesel, heating oil
Department of Biology and members of
This oil, a complex mixture of hydrocar-
Our physical well-being was also ca-
VECS, had the chance to visit the Cressi-
bons of different molecular weights, is
tered for: the excursion came to an end
The average travel time to work is 29
er refinery.
broken down by distillation in the refinery
with an aperitif and wine-tasting session
minutes. The average pay increase across
into liquid gas, petrol, kerosene (aircraft
in the "Les Lauriers" vineyard in Cressier.
all participants was 1.99% (2012: 1.2%),
Delivery by pipeline
fuel), diesel and heating oil fractions.
Françoise Simmler
with 35.8% of participants having received
The Cressier refinery, which was built be-
High-molecular weight, non-volatile hy-
Bio Alumni
no pay increase. The average bonus across
tween 1964 and 1966, today belongs to
drocarbons are broken down into smaller
all participants was CHF 2100, with 37.4%
Varo and meets about 25% of Switzer-
molecules in a "cracking" process to pro-
of participants having received no bonus.
land's demand for heating oil and fuel. It
duce more petrol and heating oil. Sulphur
The next survey is expected to take
processes oil from North Africa and Rus-
and nitrogen compounds that damage
sia. The oil arrives from Marseilles, where
the environment have to be removed. The
it is delivered by tanker, and then comes
products are taken by rail or tanker to the
dissatisfied with their pay.
place in two years' time, in 2016.
ETH Alumni
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I In a word
Sabina Balmer
"Sharing information
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A 16-year success story
The MathPhys Alumni group
as equals is something that is
visited two of its members: the
very important to me."
two founders of Sensirion, Moritz
Lechner and Felix Mayer. The pair
have truly revolutionised the
world of sensors with their company, Sensirion. One in every 5
ETH alumna Sabina Balmer, founder
partner universities. Their increased spe-
cars contains measuring devices
and President of B360 education partner-
cialist knowledge and specific work expe-
made in Stäfa, as does the Sam-
ships, has been applying a very successful
rience help the students when they sub-
sung Galaxy S4. Sensirion has
formula in her work for five years now:
sequently embark on their careers in
seen average growth of 30% a year since it
lenges facing Sensirion's engineers. Fi-
she promotes the exchange of specialist
southern Africa.
was founded – and that was 16 years ago.
nally, Mr Müller, Head of ASIC Research
knowledge between Europe and Africa.
Over the last five years, experts from
Moritz Lechner began by giving us an
& Development, introduced us to the
European experts teach as volunteers at
all kinds of specialist fields have volun-
impressive insight into the world of Sen-
world of "application-specific integrat-
universities in Africa and African students
teered for B360 on 105 occasions. At the
sirion. The company supplies the automo-
ed circuits".
come to Switzerland for work placements.
same time, 18 students from Namibia and
tive and medical technology industry
After a tour of the modern offices
B360 works in southern Africa directly
Zambia have completed work placements
with humidity and temperature gauges,
and the research and development
with higher education institutions and
with various different Swiss companies.
liquid and gas mass flow meters and dif-
workshop, and passing various clean
focuses on those specialist areas which
At the universities in southern Africa, so
ferential pressure sensors, to name but a
rooms, our visit came to an end with
can make a big contribution to economic
far about 9000 students and many local
few. As well as being designed, developed
beer and chips on the rooftop terrace.
and social development in those coun-
lecturers and owners of SMEs have been
and produced, sensors also have to be
Thank you for a great visit!!
tries. B360 recruits European experts with
able to benefit from the specialist exper-
properly tested and calibrated. It all re-
Michael Stadelmann
practical and life experience in the public
tise of the B360 experts in countless
quires specialists. About 25% of all Sen-
President of MathPhys Alumni
and private sectors who spend on average
hours of instruction and coaching ses-
sirion's staff have a doctorate, and 70%
three weeks teaching in a voluntary ca-
sions.
did a technical degree. They come from all
pacity. These deployments are comple-
More information can be found at: www.
over, with only about a third of the em-
mented by a programme of work place-
b360-education-partnerships.org
ployees coming from Switzerland.
ments.
B360 organises three-month
We were then given an insight into
placements for the best students at the
how a gas flow sensor works and the chal-
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ETH Alumni
Alumni News
Alumni Events
3 Dec. 2014, 18.00 hrs
I Invitation from ETH
Alumni and Altran
Events at ETH
11 Dec. 2014, 15.00–19.00 hrs
I Energy supplies 2050
Integration or insularity?
Workshop and platform debate
More information at:
www.esc.ethz.ch/events/
ETH Main Building
Alumni Life
18 Nov. 2014, 18.00–19.30 hrs
Sport & vanity
Exploring the relationship between
ambition, style and strain in sport.
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Public guided
tours
18 Nov. 2014, 18.15 hrs
I "A rolling stone gathers
no moss"
Adolf Hurwitz and his life's work
ETH Library, H-Floor Loans
13 Nov. 2014, from 18.00 hrs
25 Nov. 2014, 18.15 hrs
I Long Night of Careers
for ETH students and alumni
Have you ever played minigolf with
a manager? Have you ever tried to
impress a company rep in 3 minutes, or wondered what to wear
16 Jan. 2014, 10.00–16.10 hrs
I 3rd Dialogue Event at the
ETH Risk Center
Cyber security and safety:
targets within reach?
More information at:
www.riskcenter.ethz.ch
ETH Main Building, Room E3
when it says "business casual"? If
you answered no to one of these
questions, then you should come
along to the Long Night of Careers
in the ETH Main Building.
More information at:
www.lndk.ch/eth
ETH Main Building
Alumni Events
ASVZ anniversary
I Sport & …
A lecture series with a
difference
The ASVZ is inviting exponents
from the worlds of literature, business, politics, technology and other
fascinating areas of sciences to
step to the podium. The high-calibre speakers will be giving entertaining talks on all aspects of sport
and offering extraordinary insights
into their fields of activity.
Richard Reich, writer, columnist,
senior footballer and (cross-country) skier
ETH Main Building, Lecturers'
Lounge
Sign up by 13 Nov. 2014 at
[email protected]
2 Dec. 2014, 18.00–19.30 hrs
Sport & spirituality
Exploring sporting spirituality and
spiritual sport.
Michael Landwehr, priest in the
Protestant Parish of Samedan,
member of FC Bayern Munich and
member of the Board of FC Celerina
ETH Main Building,
Lecturers' Lounge
Sign up by 27 Nov. 2014 at
[email protected]
Information about the 75th
anniversary
of
the
ASVZ:
http://75jahreasvz.ch
Polyball 2014
29 November 2014
I Dance of the elements
More information at:
www.polyball.ch
ETH Main Building
I Turning analogue into
digital
How the ETH Library is digitising
precious documents
ETH Library, H-Floor Loans
2 Dec. 2014, 18.15 hrs
I Explore, experience,
enjoy
The Main Building at ETH
Zurich
ETH Main Building, fountain in
the Main Hall
9 Dec. 2014, 18.15 hrs
I Model mountains
Geological
reliefs
at
ETH
Zurich
NO Building, atrium focusTerra
16 Dec. 2014, 18.15 hrs
I Explore, experience,
enjoy
The Main Building at ETH
Zurich
ETH Main Building, fountain in
the Main Hall
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Exhibitions
Treffpunkt Science
City
Until 30 Nov. 2014
How is the very best achieved? By
hard work or talent? How important is a motivating environment?
These questions are very important for ETH Zurich, its researchers
and its students. This autumn, the
popular Treffpunkt Science City series of events is highlighting the
outstanding in people, nature and
technology.
focusTerra
I unforeSeeable
Earthquakes in Switzerland
It is not yet possible to predict
earthquakes, but we do have some
idea of where, why and how often
they occur. To present these aspects in a visual way, the Swiss
Seismological Service is holding an
extensive exhibition to mark its
100th anniversary.
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9.00–
17.00 hrs, Sun 10.00 – 16.00 hrs, Sat
closed
www.focusterra.ethz.ch
focusTerra, Sonneggstrasse 5,
Zurich
Max Frisch Archive
Until 30 January 2015
I "I try out stories
like clothes!"
50 years of "Gantenbein" by
Max Frisch
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10.00–
17.00 hrs, Sat, Sun closed
www.mfa.ethz.ch
ETH Main Building, H 27
9 Nov. 2014, 11.00–15.00 hrs
I Peak performances and
student records
The inner fire has to burn: it's extraordinary what students can find
out and achieve if they devote
themselves to their subject with
passion. "Student Power Day" gives
a small but fascinating insight into
the many and varied achievements
of student endeavour.
ETH Hönggerberg, HPH Physics
Building
Alumni Life
16 Nov. 2014, 11.00–16.00 hrs
I Outstanding achievements by Nature
Adventure Sunday with talks,
kids' programme and
demonstrations
Nature never ceases to amaze us
with her superlatives. She demands that we unravel her secrets.
Research and education take up
that challenge. We are constantly
learning more about mechanisms
and processes that often seem exceptional to us. The event on 16
November will show how researchers try to understand Nature.
ETH Hönggerberg, HCI Chemistry
Building
20 Nov. 2014, 19.30-20.30 hrs
I Talent or discipline: What
really counts at the top?
As they stand in the spotlight, winners look radiantly happy and success appears to be easy. But what
did it take to get there? Can there
be victories without defeats? Suc-
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cess without hard work? Is talent
enough to take you to the top?
Reporting on their own personal
experience: Sarah Springman, elite
athlete, Professor of Geotechnical
Engineering and, from January
2015, the new ETH Rector; Natascha
Badmann, six-times triathlon
world champion and twice Swiss
Sportsperson of the Year; Shem
Thomas, finalist on "The Voice of
Switzerland" 2014.
focusTerra, Sonneggstrasse 5,
Zurich
30 Nov. 2014, 11.00-16.00 hrs
I Peak performances in
technology
Adventure Sunday with talks,
kids' programme and
demonstrations
Our lives today are dominated by
technology. New findings are made
and new technologies introduced
in quick succession. The range and
diversity of the areas for research
are fascinating. 30 November will
be a chance to see some outstanding achievements in research.
ETH Hönggerberg, HCI Chemistry
Building
More information
at: www.treffpunkt.ethz.ch
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Alumni specialist
and local groups
Management
von Wachstum
in Technologieunternehmen
(TU-HSG)
8 Modulwochen: Unternehmensentwicklungskompetenz, Sozial- und Persönlichkeitskompetenz,
Betriebswirtschaftliche Fach- und Führungskompetenz
Start: 18. Mai 2015 | Ende: 28. Okt. 2016
Informationsanlässe:
16. Oktober und 18. November 2014
Hotel Radisson Blu, Flughafen Zürich, 18:00 Uhr
Anmeldung: [email protected]
AIV
13 Nov. 2014, from 18.30 hrs
I Fondue party
Friendly get-together with cheese
and wine
ETH Hönggerberg, Alumni Lounge,
HIL Building
Basel
2 Dec. 2014, 18.30 hrs
I Regular meeting
Restaurant Murano, St. AlbanAnlage 46, Basel
Engineering & Management
11 Nov. 2014, 18.30-21.00 hrs
I Taking off
Starting a career for ETH graduates
Villa Hatt, Freudenbergstrasse 112,
Zurich
Geomatics
27 Nov. 2014, from 18.00 hrs
Alumni Life
Math Phys
27 Nov. 2014, 19.00-20.00 hrs
I A Glass After Work
Already a classic! Come along if you
haven't tried it yet – it'll be worth it.
Registration required (guests admitted on request only).
D-Vino, Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
I Christmas party
I Zurich Zoo
Bio
28 Nov. 2014, 16.00-18.00 hrs
I Excursion into the cell
The Biology Department is opening its doors especially for Bio
alumni. This year it is showcasing
the Institute of Biochemistry (IBC).
ETH Hönggerberg
get connected
"Update" is the electronic newsletter of
the ETH Alumni Association.
Materials
10 Nov. 2014, 18.00 hrs
I Marshalling yard
Limmattal
The Limmattal marshalling yard is
Switzerland's main shunting yard
and one of the most efficient in Europe.
Spreitenbach
I Publisher
ETH Alumni Vereinigung
CH – 8092 Zürich
Tel: +41 (0)44 632 51 00,
[email protected]
Environment
22 Nov. 2014
I Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
Where should we put nuclear
waste? This excursion takes us to
the depths of NAGRA's Mont Terri
Rock Laboratory – and so as close to
the actual research as possible.
St. Ursanne
I Excellence Scholarships
MBA-SCM
14 Nov. 2014, 18.00 hrs
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Zurich
12 Nov. 2014, 18.15 hrs
Pre-dinner drinks: Damm für Dich,
Hönggerstrasse 3, Zürich
Dinner: By the Freitag Tower,
Geroldstrasse 17, Zurich
www.unternehmerschule.unisg.ch
Alumni Events
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Three Excellence Scholars, partly
funded by contributions from
alumni, introduce themselves and
their projects.
ETH Main Building, G 26.1
An exciting look behind the scenes
at Zurich Zoo followed by dinner in
the Klösterli restaurant.
Zurich Zoo
Singapore
15 Nov. 2014, 17.00–19.30 hrs
I Networking Event
with Prof. Ralph Eichler, President
ETH Zurich
Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC),
CREATE campus, NUS
I Head
Valérie Clapasson
ETH Alumni, Zurich
I Editorial office
Dr. Felix Würsten, Zurich
25 Nov. 2014, 17.45 hrs
I OpenLab at the IDSC
The Zurich alumni group visits the
OpenLab day at the Institute for
Dynamic Systems and Control.
Meeting place: Entrance to the ML
Building, Sonneggstrasse 3, Zurich
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Vereinigung Zurich.
Next issue: December 2014