The Laboratory Schools’ biennial Connections Gala event for 2022, originally planned for Feb. 12 but postponed due to coronavirus concerns and guidance from the University of Chicago has been rescheduled for May 5, a Thursday. 

“Given the way the pandemic continued to unfold, we were more than willing to follow the guidance of the university,” said Nicola Idehen, a parent who is co-chair of the Connections committee. 

The celebration of Lab’s 125th anniversary will still be held from 6-11 p.m. at the Museum of Science and Industry. Proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and face masks will be required for everyone in attendance. Additionally, Lab staff, vendors and museum staff will comply with vaccination requirements to promote safety at the gala.

More information will be provided closer to the event. 

“We will follow all of the precautions our venue will follow,” Ms. Idehen said. “The pandemic is a very dynamic situation, so whatever guidance is given at that time in May — we will follow that guidance.”