Without significant improvements since 1962, Acacia embarked on a capital campaign for its chapter house at Oregon State University to fund a major renovation, endow a scholarship program, and create a maintenance fund. With these funds, the Oregon State chapter was able to:
- Install new exterior siding, repaint the house, and upgrade parking and landscaping
- Install a security door keypad and slate tile flooring in the entry foyer
- Repaint and install new fixtures and furniture in the powder room
- Repaint, upgrade the chimney, refinish hardwood flooring, and install new carpet and furniture in the living room
- Repaint, remove the carpet, and refinish the floor of the Gabriel room
- Reconfigure the room layout, install new fixtures, and repaint the kitchen
- Repaint, install new flooring and furniture in the dining room
- Re-carpet, installed built-in furniture, and repaint the president’s office
- Repaint and install new carpet in the library
- Repaint, install new fixtures, and upgrade the bathroom in the advisor’s room
- Install built-in mail cubbies, repaint, and replace fixtures in the mail area and back hall
- Repaint, recarpet, and replace fixtures and furniture on the lower level
- Install additional washers and dryers in the basement
- Add heat and insulation, new paint and carpet, and new fixtures and built-ins to the study rooms
- Replace mattresses on the sleeping porch
- Upgrade electrical and plumbing systems throughout the house
- Install a fire suppression system
