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Who Gives to USD?

A local abortionist, a lesbian state assemblywoman, and a famous Catholic political couple are among financial supporters named in the University of San Diego's 1999-2000 "Honor Roll of Donors." Published in early December, the 12-page report opens with a letter from university president Alice Hayes expressing her gratitude for "the many individuals who have made contributions to help the university fulfill our mission to our students, community and society.

"Our donors include many friends of the university, generous parents of USD students, faithful alumni, dedicated members of our faculty and staff, partners in the corporate community, and philanthropic foundations. Each gift has had an impact on our ability to continue to provide a good education and contribute to learning." Donors within each of these categories are further classified according to gift amounts ranging from $1,000 and Above, $100-$999, and Gifts to $100.

According to the report, Lynda E. and Fred W. Schnepper gave the school two contributions in the $100-$999 range under the categories of "Friends" and "Athletics." Fred Schnepper, M.D. is affiliated with the Sharp Rees-Stealy South Bay Women's Health Group in Chula Vista, where he earns his living in part by aborting pre-born children up to 12 weeks gestation. He holds a part-time, non-compensated board of directors position as the medical advisory chairman for Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties, according to that organization's 1999 tax return.

Another "friend" who gave a $100-$999 donation to USD is California state assemblywoman Christine Kehoe, an open lesbian who served two terms on the San Diego City Council representing District 3, including the heavily homosexual community of Hillcrest. Although the Honor Roll does not state a specific reason for Kehoe's gift, possible uses for the funds might include the university's Student Alliance Embracing Sexual Orientation, which marched in the 1998 San Diego Gay Pride Parade; the Bi, Gay and Lesbian Law Students Association; the annual campus-wide celebration of Gay and Lesbian History Month each October; or the sponsorship of homosexualist speakers like Judy Shepard, mother of murdered gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, who gave a speech during the school's "Hate Crimes Awareness Week" in September.

Married celebrities Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger also contributed a gift in the $100-$999 range. Maria Shriver, a news correspondent for NBC, is the niece of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), well known for his pro-abortion views and support of pro-homosexual hate crimes legislation. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is a "conservative" Republican.

Other notable donors include:

$1,000 and Above

Most Reverend Robert H. Brom, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of San Diego.

California Association of Thoroughbred Racetracks

David C. Copley, president and CEO of The Copley Press which publishes the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Jenny Craig (with her husband, Sid), vice chairman of Jenny Craig International and donor of funds for the university's Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Audrey Geisel, widow of "Dr. Seuss" creator Theodore Geisel and president of the Dr. Seuss Foundation.

Alice Bourke Hayes, president of USD.

Virginia '81 '85 ("Ginger") Infantino (with her husband, Dr. Robert Infantino, Sr.), who currently heads the San Diego diocesan office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry.

Carl N. Karcher (with his wife, Margaret), founder of Carl Karcher Enterprises (including Carl's Jr. hamburger restaurants).

Dean Spanos (with his wife, Susie), president of the San Diego Chargers football team.

Thoroughbred Owners of California

United Way of San Diego

United Way, Inc.

Welfare & Recreation Association of El Cajon

$100-$999

American Board of Trial Advocates

Monsignor Daniel J. Dillabough, a 1970 USD alumnus who currently serves as the school's Vice-President for Mission and Ministry.

Rev. Peter M. Escalante, a 1974 USD alumni and current pastor of St. Brigid's parish in Pacific Beach.

Lucy Killea, a 1966 alumna and former state assemblywoman who was refused Holy Communion by the late San Diego bishop Leo Maher for her support of abortion.

The Gap Foundation, producer of the "Managing Contraception" program whose stated mission, according to its website at www.managingcontraception.com, is to "provide accurate, up-to-date, practical information about contraceptive options to health care providers early in their careers."

United Way of Orange County

Viejas Casino & Turf Club

Gifts to $100

Joe A. Colombo, the openly homosexual chairman of USD's Religious Studies department

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Monsignor Dennis L. Mikulanis, a 1973 alumnus who currently pastors St. Charles Borromeo parish and serves as the diocesan Vicar for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

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