THE JESSE H. AND MARY GIBBS JONES CENTER, the residence hall complex on the east side of campus, is collectively named in honor of Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, who established Houston Endowment Inc. The endowment contributed $5 million from 1982 through 1986 for the rehabilitation of campus residence halls and other facilities. Included in the Jones Center are Brown- Cody Hall, Ernest L. Kurth Residence Hall and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Residence Hall.

The East Side features a suite-living environment. Residence Hall advisors enhance community life by developing social, recreational and philanthropic activities.

Dedicated in 1997 and funded by a gift from The Brown Foundation, Inc., Brown-Cody Hall for women is named in honor of three alumnae, Florence Root Cody, Margarett Root Brown and Alice Pratt Brown. Kurth Residence Hall for women was completed in 1962 and named in honor of the late Mr. E.L. Kurth, an alumnus, benefactor, and long-time trustee of the University. Mabee Hall, made possible by a gift from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, opened in 1985 and houses 176 students in suites and includes the International House.

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