<p><span class="p-body">NYU Schack's 27th Annual &quot;Evening of Monopoly&quot; was dedicated to celebrating the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate's remarkable alumni accomplishments and the real estate industry that has contributed to their success. Funds raised from this event have gone to support innovative academic initiatives that help maintain our status as a leader in real estate education.<br> <br> This year's &quot;honorary banker&quot; was Brian Ray, cofounder and managing partner of Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners, a New York-based commercial real estate owner, operator, and development company with assets in New York City, South Florida, and other strategic markets. Ray holds an MS in Real Estate Finance and Development from NYU where he was a recipient of NYU’s 2002 Lambda Alpha International Service Award for his contributions to the community, university, and program.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">He currently serves on the advisory boards for FIDF and both the GW Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis and the NYU Schack Institute, where he was an adjunct professor of finance and development.</span></p>