The Traylor-Turner complex also houses the administrative offices of the School. The department of History of Medicine, Science and Technology is housed on the third floor of the Welch library. The offices, research laboratories, and facilities for patient care of the clinical departments are located in buildings operated by the Johns Hopkins Hospital but owned jointly by the Hospital and University. A typical list of lectures, symposia, readings, and films given at Johns Hopkins over the course of one year ranges from the sublime to the unusual. The University's Office of Special Events sponsors many of these through its Wednesday Noon Series.
Lectures feature speakers who give thought-provoking presentation on a variety of topics.
In East Baltimore, the Office of Cultural Affairs draws a wide audience with programs featuring classical music, films, and guest speakers. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions are in East Baltimore near areas of urban development and close to the historic waterfront. The University was very involved in the planning and development of this proposal. The community surrounding the East Baltimore campus falls within one of the zones receiving this influx of funds and several major projects are underway that will greatly benefit the East Baltimore Community.