The Wrappe Family Summer Internship began awarding grants in the summer of 2017 to rising seniors who have received an internship offer from a recognized internship program. The endowment was established in 1989 by Sue and Jerry Wrappe.
Xiyun "Serene" Wu, a BA Honors student in art history, interned at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, working with the Public Programs and Creative Practice team in the Education Department. She helped design events and programs for diverse community groups, exploring new ways to engage with exhibitions and collections. This hands-on experience, collaborating with local artists and communities, greatly enriched her understanding of art-making and community-building within urban environments.
Sammi Scheiderman, a BFA student in visual communication design, interned with STV, Inc. as a Graphic Design Intern in New York City. She worked with the Corporate Communications team to support the company’s internal and external communications strategy, creating design content for both digital and print platforms in alignment with company goals. Her most significant projects included redesigning the company’s advertisements and leading the overhaul of the intern program. By the end of her internship, Scheiderman received a full-time employment offer for after her graduation in 2025.
Delna Balsara, a BA student in industrial design, interned with Maverick Design Studio in Lynn, Massachusetts, as a soft goods design intern. She focused on designing interiors and furniture for private airplanes, gaining hands-on experience with design for manufacturing on both small and large scales. Balsara honed her CAD skills and deepened her understanding of design from a marketing perspective. Collaborating with marketing teams gave her fresh insight into consumer preferences, and the internship solidified her confidence and interest in designing systems on a larger scale.