 The University of Science and Philosophy (USP) would like to welcome Mr. John B. Bonsall to his new position as President of USP. John has been a life long student of the Russell science and philosophy having lived and worked at Swannanoa Palace with Lao Russell from 1976-1977. He was also a member of the first International Age of Character Club in Newark, DE. John is a graduate of the University of Frostburg, Western Maryland, studied under Dr. Carey Reams and was certified in the Theory of Biological Ionization. John was previously employed by Bluegreen Corp., a national Vacation Club providing dream vacations. He won numerous #1 titles with Bluegreen Corp. regionally and nationally. John is leaving retirement to join the University at the request of outgoing President, Matt Presti, who has taken a position with a new startup company, along with Chief Science Officer, Darren Colomb who is also making a new transition. John has been training with Matt for nearly four months and is ready to carry the torch forward in the mission of Preserving the Russell Legacy for all posterity. Mr. Presti will remain on the USP's Board of Directors for the foreseeable future. Mr. Bonsall was also a speaker at two previous USP Homecomings. See his presentations on "The Practicality of Spirituality" and "Business Ethics in the New Era" below. Welcome aboard Mr. John B. Bonsall!
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“There is no necessity for technique or formula for meditation. Inner feeling, or inner knowing, is the silent voice of inspiration.” - Walter Russell Focus inward with a visit to the new Russell Museum at The University of Science & Philosophy. Explore galleries of Walter Russell’s paintings, science diagrams, clips of his music, and fine art collection including busts of Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and Franklin Roosevelt. Russell was a painter and philosopher focused on mindfulness and the metaphysical. Read More  The Russell Museum features a replica of the 30-foot Christ of the Blue Ridge statue that stood in the garden of Swannanoa until 1998. Photo: Clover Carroll.
The new Russell Museum at 518 W. Main St. in downtown Waynesboro held a festive grand opening on November 1, followed by a Homecoming Conference titled “The Power of Mind in Action.” 170 local dignitaries, residents, and University of Science and Philosophy members gathered for speeches, gallery tours, live music including bagpipe, harp, and violin, wine from Barren Ridge Vineyard, hors-d’oeuvres by Franklin’s Catering, and a fundraising auction of Russell memorabilia such as signed books, miniatures, art replicas, and a recorded lecture series from the 1950s. “I do this in the spirit of raising consciousness, which this planet so desperately needs,” said chairman of the board and president emeritus Michael P. Hudak before cutting the ribbon to officially open the new museum. “Our mission is to contribute to the uplift of humanity as a whole,” added current USP president Matthew Presti. “As Nature expresses God to Man, so Man expresses God through Art.” Read More Contribute to the Russell Museum by visiting the following link at http://www.Philosophy.org/fundraiser
The following video contains excerpts and post event interviews from the University of Science and Philosophy's Grand Opening event which occurred on November 1st, 2019. Also included, are detailed accounts of the move that began one year prior to the event and the set-up along the way. The USP truly appreciates all those who helped to make this dream a reality. A remarkable team of individuals contributed to this monumental endeavor. Thank you to everyone who helped the University in this historic effort. For more information on the Russell Museum visit http://www.philosophy.org/museum Video Editing and Green Screen Production - Matt Presti, President, USP Camera at Grand Opening - Shallel Ken Inglima Music Credits: Cory Davis - Falling Leaves (Rendition of Walter Russell Piano Piece) - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=1 Matt Presti - The Divine Iliad - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=60 13 Steps - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=351 Inside In - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=513 Going Home - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=740 Sentient Being - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=925 http://mattpresti.com Paul Tucker - Morning Song - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=1153 Constance Demby - Hallelujah - https://youtu.be/0N-Qx1V72Ks?t=1718  HOMECOMING 2019 - THE POWER OF MIND IN ACTION - REBIRTH OF THE RUSSELL LEGACY
This 3 day event starts Friday November 1st, 2019 at 6pm EST and runs through Sunday November 3rd until 5pm EST. ONLY 100 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. Tickets (individually numbered) to the Grand Opening/Homecoming will be emailed to you. Name Badges will be available at the store counter on Saturday, November 2nd prior to conference start. ***Includes entry to the Grand Opening of the Russell Museum, November 1st, 6pm-9pm EST. Tickets are limited!*** Saturday: November 2nd, 2019 9:00am – 10:00am – Meet ‘n’ Greet - Light Breakfast/Coffee Break 10:00am – 12:00pm – Bob & Linda Bennett – “Healing - Whatever the Mind can Conceive and Believe” 12:00pm – 1pm – LUNCH (On Your Own) 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Swannanoa Palace Tour (Tickets Sold Separately at Palace) 3:00pm – 5:00pm – Buddy James Dougherty – “Sonobiology: Fractals – Filaments - Frequencies” 5:00pm – 7:00pm – DINNER (On Your Own) 7:00pm-10:00pm – Private Party for Participants Only (Open Mic and Entertainment) Sunday: November 3rd, 2019 9:00am – 10:00am – Meet ‘n’ Greet - Light Breakfast/Coffee Break 10:00am – 12:00pm – PMH Atwater – “Walter Russell: The Unusual Pattern of His Near-Death Experiences and How They Prepared Him For Cosmic Consciousness” 12:00pm – 2:00pm – LUNCH (On Your Own) 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Darren Colomb – “The True Nature of Atomic Structures” 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Social Hour - Museum Open ORDER TICKETS HERE DISCLAIMER: The USP does not necessarily agree with the views, opinions or interpretations of the guests, presenters, or speakers featured in Homecoming 2019. Walter and Lao Russell inspired the lives of many individuals worldwide, and the 2019 Homecoming serves as a presentation platform for attendees to enjoy these unique and personal accounts. 100% of the proceeds help support and maintain The Russell Museum and its associated operational costs. |
