Overview:

One of the oldest buildings on the present campus is Howard W. Jones Hall, a limestone structure of conventional tudor style on the northwest corner of Wick and Lincoln avenues. Built in 1931 and long the institution's "main building," it was renamed in 1967 to honor the man whose energy and acumen, during his 36 years as president, brought an embryonic college to membership in the state university system.

The structure was enlarged in 1949 by the addition of the C.J. Strouss Memorial Auditorium, named for the then president of the Strouss-Hirshberg Company, a devoted friend and trustee of the University. In 1978 the interior was completely remodeled to accommodate administrative offices. Jones Hall currently houses the Offices of Career Services, Payroll, Accounting, Human Resources, Budget, Internal Audit, Enrollment Management, and Records.