The facility, designated as a lounge for Medical School faculty, provides conference rooms with collapsible walls to create one, two or three separate rooms that can accommodate about 120 people. The reception area holds up to 77 people. The Commons also has a catering kitchen and audiovisual facilities. Groups wishing to hold an event in the Commons must provide a written statement of event details, signed by the sponsor or the party responsible for the event.
Catering can provide the food or recommend outside caterers.
NMH Catering does not provide liquor service. Groups holding an event must hire a professional bartender and are responsible for all liquor purchases. Cash liquor bars are not permitted. Exceptions must be approved by Assistant Dean Robert Dammann. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance for a small meeting and from one to three months for larger events.