Welcome home: The IHSC Forum

An expansive open area on the first floor ideal for studying and group meetings, the Jeri B. Block and Robert H. Schottenstein Forum features four-story windows and a fresh design incorporating Hamilton Hall’s original brick and architectural elements.

“Jeri and Bobby were among the earliest and most enthusiastic benefactors of what became the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center [IHSC],” says Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS, dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. “In addition to advocating for the renovation of Hamilton Hall, they were inspired to support a grand and welcoming space near the main entrance of the building.”

The two have been longstanding supporters and have given their time and talent to The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. The forum is at the heart of the IHSC, a beautiful room enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Olivia Ueltschi, a second-year medical student who was present at the forum dedication, told the couple, “You have given us so much more than a building. You have provided us with the tools to make a difference, the space to prepare, and the opportunity to change lives. IHSC is a community. This is our home, and it is a foundation for everything we will accomplish.”