JACKSON, Tenn. — July 24, 2026 — Christopher Nadaskay, retired University Professor of Art at Union University, will be the keynote speaker at Union’s summer commencement ceremony July 25 at 10 a.m. at West Jackson Baptist Church.
Nadaskay received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Arkansas University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce (now East Texas A&M University). His media have included watercolor, oils, acrylics, mixed-media and various sculptures.
He joined the Union faculty in 1993 and served the Department of Art in various roles, including more than one stint as department chair. Along with former Union professor Aaron Lee Benson, Nadaskay helped create the Unity Memorial Park in downtown Jackson.
He has shown his work in numerous solo exhibitions and has works in several collections, including the Tennessee State Museum. Nadaskay retired from Union this year after 33 years of service and was honored with the title of professor emeritus.
He and his wife, Suzanne, have two children, Jonathan and Sarah, both of whom are Union graduates.
The ceremony will be streamed live.