Field of Memories Exhibit

September 19-20, 2025

PSU North Mall

Field of Memories is a powerful visual display of numbered flags representing the approximate 1,100 suicides that occur on U.S. college campuses each year.  This exhibit is displayed to bring awareness to this epidemic and share suicide prevention resources.  Addressing the topic of suicidal ideation, concerns and prevention can be a very difficult subject. 

It is hoped that this exhibit can be a conversation starter between students, friends and families. 

The purple row of flags acknowledges the stuggles and the extreme risk of death by suicide for student veterans.  Specific veteran resources will be provided.              

ALWAYS CALL 911 FOR IMMEDIATE HELP OR MEDICAL ATTENTION

Missouri State University Resources

Missouri State provides FREE help for students to cope with depression, anxiousness or thoughts of suicide.  

• Call MSU’s Counseling Center at 417-836-5116 or
• Walk-in's are welcome at Magers Health and Wellness Center, Suite 304.
• After-hours emergencies: call 417-836-5116, then press zero for a crisis counselor.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

24/7 free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States.

• Call or text 988
• Web Chat at 988lifeline.org

Veterans Crisis Line

Persons do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits to health care to connect.

• Dial 988 then Press 1
• Chat online or text 838255

For more information, please contact Stacey Trewatha-Bach, Office of Public Affairs Support at staceytrewatha@missouristate.edu or 417-836-8832.