[1] Keenan Hall shares the building and The Chapel of The Holy Cross with adjacent dorm Stanford.

[2] The hall was dedicated on November 23, 1957, by bishop Loras Thomas Lane of Rockford, Illinois and president Rev.

[14] The building is representative of functionalist architecture with a simple double-L shape plan, a flat roof, and little exterior ornamentation.

[15][23][24][25] The chapel also features stained glass windows by Robert Leader, one of the last remaining Iwo Jima veterans who witnessed the famous flag-raising who died in 2006.

[15] Robert F. Griffin, C.S.C was rector of Keenan Hall starting in 1969, and he was a well-known campus figure, known for his cocker spaniel Darby O'Gill, his Urchin Masses, and his radio show.

[32] In the 1980s, Keenan residents launched "Keenan Community Services", a program that focused on improving neighborhoods in disrepair in South Bend by renovating local homes, with about 50 of the 300 residents contributing to the renovation, upkeep, and maintenance of local homes.

[33] Brother Bonaventure Scully, CFX, was rector from 1986 to 1999, and instrumental in Keenan's commitment to Dismas House,[34] a local non-profit dedicated to helping ex-convicts, where he volunteered often and was known for his cooking skills.

There is also a student-run pizzeria, called Zaland, that sells a select amount of pizzas, beverages, and ice cream.

[46][47][48] The event was created as an alternative pastime to the campus drinking culture, and was meant to showcase the performance talent of Keenan residents.

[49][6] The first Revue was a variety show, with performances including singing, comedy, violin, poetry, juggling and others.

[50] In 1979, issues with the electric wiring of Washington, together with the small size of the building, prompted the 1980 show to move to the O'Laughlin Auditorium at Saint Mary's College.

Because the residents wanted to keep the show free of charge as a gift for the community, the Revue was subsidized by Hall Presidents' Council in 1986.

[51][45] This led to a long contention with St. Mary's College, which hosted the show, but was also the frequent target of jokes.

[55] In recent years, the skits of the show have parodied and made fun mostly of campus life and stereotypes, have been less harsh, and have caused less controversy.

Another event on campus is Muddy Sunday, a volleyball tournament played in mud during the annual spring An Tóstal celebrations.

Keenan also takes part in two service events each year as well as a weekly trip to South Bend's Dismas House, a safe haven for people recently released from incarceration, every Monday evening for dinner.