The 2009–10 season of Syracuse University’s Pulse Performing Arts Series features a selection of free events in addition to ticketed concerts. Season highlights include the Feel the Pulse of Syracuse downtown event with stand-up comedians Mike Birbiglia and John Mulaney, an SU Family Weekend concert by jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and a Women’s History Month performance by the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance ensemble Martha Graham Dance Company.

Pulse, presented by SU’s Division of Student Affairs, provides SU undergraduates and, in turn, the Central New York community with out-of-classroom opportunities to attend and participate in programs, performances, exhibitions and events in the performing and visual arts.

“Syracuse is rich and vibrant in arts and culture, and the Pulse Performing Arts Series is extremely excited to be including the local community in our new season offerings,” says Jennifer Bevilacqua Kirkegaard, associate director of the Office of Student Activities. “This season, Pulse is introducing new season passes, new partnerships with local agencies and sharing the 2009–10 season with a broader audience.”

For more information on Pulse, visit http://pulse.syr.edu, e-mail pulse@syr.edu or call 443-2718.