Honors College Hosts Annual Murder Mystery Dinner

Filled with intrigue and plot twists at every turn, the Farquhar Honors College hosted its annual murder mystery dinner on Thursday, Feb. 10. In the same spirit as golden age detective novels, the murder mystery dinner allowed Honors students and faculty to put on their detective hats to unravel the elusive mystery set before them in an interactive, role-playing murder mystery plot.

The Honors Advocates, a select group of Honors students dedicated to supporting the college and its programs and events, planned and facilitated the event as performing cast members in full costume. Following the theme of high school sweethearts hosting a high school reunion at an Italian bistro, a full-course Italian dinner was served to attendees as they worked in groups to figure out the motive and identity of the murderer among them.

The night was filled with laughter as students and faculty alike were able to enjoy the resumption of such in-person events and engage with a mystery that was shocking to everyone, including the murderer herself. Prizes were awarded to those who successfully cracked the case.

“I enjoyed the entire event,” said Marie Wells, academic program coordinator in the Farquhar Honors College. “I enjoyed how the audience members cooperated with each other and interacted with the performance cast members to solve the murder mystery. [It was] engaging and hilarious!”

“The murder mystery event was a lot of fun and allowed me to engage with Honors students, and the Honors faculty as a bonus, like never before!” said freshman chemistry major Pranav Madadi. “My favorite part of the event was the final envelope and figuring out who did it and all the details. Also, winning 1st place made the event even better! I have been able to connect with more Honors students and feel like I am part of a community where I can be more engaged on campus and be a better shark.”

Posted 03/25/22