Stephen F SaylesDr. Steve F. Sayles, University of La Verne professor of history from 1982 to retirement in 2015. He served as a professor of history, as chairman of the history and political science department, and as chairman of the legal studies program. He also aught in the honors program. Dr. Sayles was known for his encyclopedic knowledge of history, particularly the American West, as well as his ability to use media and pop culture to provide context for how historical events were received. He served with the 135th Assault Helicopter Company supporting South Vietnam soldiers in the Mekong Delta region. After Vietnam, he earned his doctorate in history from the University of New Mexico. He passed away in 2018. Read More Read Less