WOW! It has been one year since we closed the studios and moved to fully remote operations. We have started to hear from volunteers who have received their vaccine (congrats!!) and are eager to get back into the studio. We want to give you an update on what we know and don’t know about 2021.
We DO NOT know when we will be able to re-open the studios. KU has said we will remain remote through May, at least. We are confident that volunteers will be allowed back on campus and in studios sometime in 2021 (probably late summer/early fall). Hurray! We are looking forward to being back in the office and seeing our regular Lawrence volunteers again.
We also know that things will be a lot different and lots of patience will be required as we return to the studios in a way that is safe for everyone. Pre-pandemic over 200 volunteers used the studios each week. Starting back that number may be as small as 25 volunteers per week. We will need to create multiple safety precautions including cleaning and air circulation time between each studio use.