[1][2] Rooke announced the gift in 1963, at the 50th reunion of his class of 1913.

[1] The main portion of the chapel includes the narthex, sanctuary, chancel area, organ chamber, choir rooms, and balconies which surround the sanctuary on three sides.

[3] Robert Levi Rooke was a university trustee from 1930 to 1975.

[1] A quote, chosen by Rooke, on the chapel's exterior reads: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

[1] A celebration of the chapel's 50th anniversary was held in October 2014.