Caps and gowns are billowing in the wind, followed by the flash of cameras and proud parents' smiles.

It's spring convocation for University of Saskatchewan students today (Tues) through Friday.

3-thousand-176 students are graduating this week, beginning with Arts and Science grads this morning.

Artist Joe Fafard will receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters.

Then this afternoon, it's more Arts and Science graduates from the School of Environment and Sustainability and Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

(ct june5/12)