The Ryerson Electrical & Computer Engineering Student Society (RECESS) is the official course union of the electrical and computer engineering students at Ryerson University. RECESS aims to improve the personal and professional experience of an undergraduate engineering student's life at Ryerson University through professional, educational, and social events and initiatives. RECESS's primary responsibilities include representing undergraduate students at the department level, providing a discussion forum for concerns and feedback, coordinating professional, social and educational events to promote interaction and networking among engineering students. RECESS organizes and holds events throughout the year, some of these events include guest speakers from the industry, professionals from the engineering profession, resume building seminars and promoting national engineering week.