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Get into the spring of things with UMSI’s new seasonal Zoom backgrounds

A Zoom background showing Burton Memorial Tower framed by tree branches covered in pink blossoms. A Block M logo with letters UMSI is overlaid in upper lefthand corner.

Tuesday, 03/15/2022

As Ann Arbor thaws, The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) is set to welcome spring and all its enchantment with new seasonally themed campus virtual backgrounds. 

Zoom’s virtual background feature has proven to be a popular and important tool throughout the pandemic, helping users to protect their privacy and personalize their look in virtual meetings and classes. In December 2021, UMSI offered updated virtual winter-themed backgrounds.

Our spring Zoom backgrounds feature new scenes of Burton Memorial Tower and blooms, spring in North Quad and the Cube on a radiant afternoon. 

Download all of UMSI’s spring Zoom backgrounds here: https://myumi.ch/d9Q48 

 

To use the backgrounds: 

In Zoom, click the gear icon to view your preferences and select the “Background and Filters” option. You will see a selection of default options, and a "+" button above the top right option. Click it to select and upload your selection. Your new background is all set! 

Screenshot from Zoom Background & Filters menu shows options when “Virtual Backgrounds” is selected, including “None” and pre-loaded virtual background options. A red arrow points to a small “+” button to the upper right of the pre-loaded virtual background options.
Click the "+" to select and upload your downloaded background.
Screenshot from Zoom preference menu shows following options in descending order. “General. Video. Audio. Share Screen. Background & Filters. Recording. Profile.” Background & Filters option is highlighted with a red arrow pointing to it.
Select "Background and Filters" in Zoom's preferences