Villanova Department of Computing Sciences

Dr. Beck at the Vatican

In June of 2003, Dr. Robert Beck went to Rome to discuss the new Vatican internship program with officials there. He was accompanied by Joan Prendergast of the Villanova Internship office.

Saint Peter's Basilica The Vatican's Internet Office is housed in the building on the left, a short walk from St. Peter's Square Another view of the Vatican Internet Office, on the right, and the dome of St. Peter's on the left Fr. Kail Ellis, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, signing the internship agreement with Vatican officials Bob Beck, Chair of the Department of Computing Sciences, and Joan Prendergast of the Villanova Internship Office A view from the hotel terrace An Italian garden on the Vatican grounds Another Italian Garden at the Vatican The Pagan Pool The papal residence is in the building on the upper right (viewed from St. Peter's Square) An audience with the Pope