The Schack Real Estate Club (SREC) at the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate is a student-run organization that offers networking and professional development opportunities through events and targeted initiatives. The primary purpose of the SREC is to share knowledge and promote interest in the study of real estate, to enhance the educational process, to encourage appreciation for the complexities of the real estate industry, and to increase opportunities for advancement in the real estate profession. The SREC plans and participates in various types of events including, but not limited to, building and property tours, lectures and guest speaking engagements, training programs, seminars, conferences, meetings with real estate industry leaders and political officials, and social and charitable events.