Danforth Chapel at Kansas University has reopened, following damage suffered in last spring’s microburst.

The university announced the opening Friday morning, saying the badly damaged roof was repaired thanks to a $25,000 gift from Robert H. Malott of Wilmette, Ill.; $3,900 from the Historic Mount Oread Fund; and $15,400 from other KU friends and alumni.

The March 12 microburst caused $6 million of damage to KU buildings. But the damage to Danforth, a popular spot for weddings and social occasions, forced many couples to make new plans for their big day.

In August, Becky Dunavin, senior administrative assistant with KU’s Student Involvement and Leadership Center, said the calls had been nonstop with inquiries into the chapel’s condition and availability.

“We get at least one call a day,” Dunavin said. “It’s been a real headache for everybody.”