Virginia Tech is teaming with Monmouth University and Penn State at Altoona to present a three day event exploring the cultural significance of rock musician Bruce Springsteen.

The symposium (click here to view the website), will take place at Monmouth University in Long Branch, NJ. Mark Bernhard, Tech’s director of continuing and professional education, is helping organize the event.

Tours of Spingsteen’s “stomping grounds” of Asbury Park and Freehold will be offered.

Musical performances will be included as part of the symposium. While Springsteen will not be performing, other Jersey Shore acts will. A university press release lists Boccigalupe, The Badboys as well as Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers as featured acts.

Registration is $345, but only $245 for students. Zc